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1.
Within certain limits, a stockbroker can offer financial planning advice.
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True. Though they don't enjoy the same advice-giving privileges as registered investment advisors, they are allowed to give some advice, within guidelines.
2.
Some financial planners can also buy and sell investments for you.
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True. If they have the licenses for it, they can offer this service.
3.
Investment advisers are registered at the national level only.
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False. They may be registered at the state level instead, depending upon the amount of assets they manage.
4.
Your financial planner, who is also a licensed stockbroker, receives 2 percent of the amount invested in a mutual fund from the mutual fund company. This is known as _______.
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A commission. Some planners who are also licensed insurance agents, stockbrokers, or financial advisors get paid by receiving a percentage of what you invest from the underwriter or investment company.
5.
All financial planners offer the same types of services.
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False. The services a planner offers can vary greatly among planners.