Before choosing a financial advisor or purchasing an investment, it is important to do a background check. Checking registration helps to protect investors because it confirms if the person or firm you are working with can sell investments or offer investment advice. To check whether the financial advisor you are considering working with is […]
Home > Search Results for ‘ Advisor check‘ Do a background check on an investment advisor with these four steps. Step 1 : Check Registration Use the National Registration Search from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). Download CSA’s Check Before You Invest worksheet to record findings and decide on next steps. Download PDF Go to […]
Have you ever looked at your financial advisor’s business card, and wondered what the letters behind their name mean? If so, you are probably not alone. There are a variety of titles and designations used in the Canadian financial services industry. If you are considering buying or selling securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.), […]
[…] the quick survey to help inform future improvements) Contact their local securities regulatory authority to verify registration Watch BCSC InvestRight’s video Informed Investing: Using a Registered Financial Advisor If you have any concerns about a person or company offering an investment opportunity, please contact BCSC Inquiries at 604-899-6854 or 1-800-373-6393 or through e-mail at […]
One important aspect of starting your investment journey is finding an advisor that is right for you.
Communicate regularly with your advisor and ask questions if you have concerns.
Learn how your advisor is paid and how their firm is compensated.
There are a number of key questions to ask when interviewing an investment advisor.
Your registered investment advisor will play an important role in helping you choose suitable investments and managing your portfolio so you can stay on track to reach your financial goals. Learn how to make the most out of the client-advisor relationship.
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