investment broker? and investment advisor?

Question

im looking to change jobs now and im looking into the broker thing. i want toknow is there any website that can give me the most information i need to know on how to go on about it? the education i need? what are some of the firms that sponsor? i just need the most info i can get on how going about it. and is it any good?

Answer 1

A day in the life of a stockbroker:

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=150

How to:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Become-A-Stock-Broker&id=275927

Where to find a job/sponsor?

http://www.getstockbrokerjobs.com/
http://www.brokerhunter.com/

Or you can directly contact the firms in your area.

Schools that specialize in brokerage training:

http://www.hyperiontrading.com/
http://www.aaalearning.com/_test/_bstockbroker.php3

Good Luck!

Answer 2

isn't it unusual that Registered investment Advisors, and private financial Planners have become the call playtoday. The broking provider on your opinion, has no fiduciary duty. What financial practise different than passing a regisrty examination have you ever had ? Do you propose which investments to make? Is your base earnings that of merchandising coverage ? Is it merchandising annuities issued by using coverage companies? are you able to earn upon time-honored 9 to twenty-5 %over23 years on your clientele?

Answer 3

To find out the job descriptions, work conditions, educational requirements, and media salaries for just about any job, the best reference is the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

You can see their complete listing for careers in Securities, Commodities, and Other Investments
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs029.htm

and the listing for careers as Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos259.htm