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Feb 23, 2010 4:45 pm

Which is correct?  Discuss…

Feb 23, 2010 4:46 pm

This site calls it Registered Rep Advisor Forums

The Form ADV uses the term Adviser
Feb 23, 2010 5:07 pm

I thought “Adviser” was the more typical British or Canadian spelling, but someone once told me actually “adviser” is a generic reference to an adviser, where “Advisor” is typically used in titles.  But it is often used interchangably.

Feb 23, 2010 6:32 pm

Adviser if you are RIA.  ie. Investment Adviser Act of 1940.

Advisor if you are a FA. Advisorsaurus if you are a Dinosaur that traveled through time to work as a FA.
Feb 23, 2010 6:51 pm

crap, I have all my stuff spelled out as advisor. FAIL

Feb 23, 2010 7:06 pm

Its okay.  Clients don’t know the difference between a broker and RIA - I doubt you’ve lost business over the misspell.

  And that's why I'm considered a Compliance RAIN MAKER!
Feb 23, 2010 7:47 pm

[quote=Wet_Blanket]Its okay.  Clients don’t know the difference between a broker and RIA - I doubt you’ve lost business over the misspell.

  And that's why I'm considered a Compliance RAIN MAKER![/quote]

LET IT RAIN WB!!!
Feb 23, 2010 7:50 pm

I actually try to use that term on a daily basis around the office.  But instead of awe inspiration, it usually just gets a laugh.

Mar 3, 2010 6:16 pm

I always use advisor…

Mar 3, 2010 7:02 pm

[quote]I actually try to use that term on a daily basis around the office.  But instead of awe inspiration, it usually just gets a laugh.[/quote]   
“Ha, Ha, Ha!!”…“Hey, who was that dork with the bad joke and polyester suit?  I don’t know, some fukcnut from Compliance.”

Mar 3, 2010 8:26 pm

You know, I’m all laughs on the forum.  But if you ask the people in the firm - I’m a total bastard.

Sep 27, 2010 5:53 pm

94 posts? Really?