Do you want to invest in a discount broker? For many, the discount stockbroker is a good deal because they can buy and sell the stocks that are needed and they get paid on a commission basis. The only real drawback to working with a discount broker is that they will not offer much advice, good or bad, about your decisions.
Do you want to invest in a full service broker? If you are unsure of the right decisions to make regarding your stocks and annuities, you should consider this broker as they will detail each step for you. But, unlike a discount stockbroker, they are paid a straight fee for you, making them at times more costly.
One thing to always insure when you are working with a stockbroker is how often and how easy it is to get a hold of them. To do this, find out how easy you can get a hold of them right now, in the interviewing phase. You want to be able to know that you can pick up the phone and get in touch with him at any time.
