Investor and Industry Perspectives on Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

In theory, financial professionals are relatively distinct: A broker-dealer conducts transactions in securities on behalf of itself and others; and an investment adviser provides advice to others regarding securities. Different laws regulate each type of professional, but boundaries have blurred. Th...

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Main Author: Hung, Angela A. (auth)
Other Authors: Clancy, Noreen (auth), Dominitz, Jeff (auth), Talley, Eric (auth), Berrebi, Claude (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2008
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Summary:In theory, financial professionals are relatively distinct: A broker-dealer conducts transactions in securities on behalf of itself and others; and an investment adviser provides advice to others regarding securities. Different laws regulate each type of professional, but boundaries have blurred. This report examines current business practices and investor understanding of each type.
ISBN:TR556USSEC
9780833047847
9780833044037
Access:Open Access