Never allow your broker to force you towards investments, so that he/she can be awarded with higher commissions. Take care to always opt for a broker who has interests in mind.
Since choosing a stockbroker is a very important decision and one that will drastically change your financial situation, you need to interview several and talk to them one on one. Do not buy their salesmanship, but find out what they can do for you in writing and on paper. Make this decision based on the skills they can provide to you.
When hiring a stockbroker, make the time to find out what his or her goals are for you based on three main things. What and how much will they research on your behalf? What and how much will be investing in your decisions, and how will they buy with your intentions at the helm?
