In this highly regulated industry there are over 100 professional titles relating to what type of services advisors can provide, with a wide variance of experience and accessibility. It can be very confusing tor you to pick the right professional for your unique circumstances… listed below is a list of some of them.
- Wealth Managers
- Investment Advisor Representatives - are registered and authorized individuals who are either employed by a Registered Investment Advisor, or as an independent, associated with a Registered Investment Advisor who makes any recommendations or otherwise gives financial or investment advice.
- Registered Investment Advisor - manages the assets of individual and institutional investors. They may be licensed or unlicensed individuals, and must always unconditionally put the client’s best interests ahead of his/her own, regardless of all other circumstances.
- Full-service Stockbrokers
- ROBO automated Advisor
- Fee Only
- Commission Only
- Mutual fund company based Financial Professional
- Insurance company based Financial Professional
- Life Insurance Agents
- Account / Tax based Professional
- Attorney based Financial Advice
