Uneven regulation. Here’s what I don’t understand. For years, I worked for brokerage firms on Wall Street. I was subject to licensing and ongoing education. You could do a background check on me by going to FINRA’s website. Then, I joined a Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) and became a “fiduciary,” I think. I did the same job, but my licenses were no longer necessary. I disappeared on FINRA’s website, because the SEC monitors RIAs. But the SEC only provides information on companies, not individuals. It became more difficult to check me out because FINRA dropped my information two years later. What’s with that?
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#2 PROFESSORS These financial professionals study the markets with passion. They read everything and reverse-engineer all securities in their quest for knowledge. They never sleep. They walk around with deep circles under their eyes and pile up all kinds of accreditation letters behind their names like CFP, CFA or MBA. But you may not be [...]
Top Ten Types of Stockbrokers #3
BLIMPS are the cocksure brokers with dirigible-sized egos that rival anything Goodyear floats over NFL stadiums. Think Boiler Room. BLIMPS hog the air. They know everything and hear nothing.
Top Ten Types of Stockbrokers #4
These stockbrokers are tired, though. They’re resting on their laurels and no longer going the extra mile. Not open to new ideas. It’s now difficult to separate personal from business, and given the confusing relationship, you may find yourself wondering, WTF.

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