Woody Allen described a stockbroker as someone who invests your money until it has all gone Normally it is a middleman who buys and sells shares on your behalf and earns commission on the transactions Considered by many to be the fifth-oldest profession after prostitutes, pimps, tax collectors and accountants See Execution-Only Stockbroker, Advisory Stockbroker, Portfolio Management and Securities & Futures Authority
A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client)
A stockbroker is a person whose job is to buy and sell stocks and shares for people who want to invest money. a person or organization whose job is to buy and sell shares, bonds etc for people
Or broker; any person who has been duly registered by the National Association of Securities Dealers and or a states securities regulation authority to take customer orders or to solicit the sale of a security Brokers are also called Registered Representatives, as it is most common to become a broker by passing the NASD Series 7 examination
One who acts as an agent in the buying and selling of securities and charges a commission for these services (see also full-service broker, discount broker) Top of Page
An individual who has been licensed by the National Association of Securities Dealers to trade stocks and advise clients on various personal finance issues