Definition

1. Noun:
   • A professional who provides guidance on how to allocate money into various financial assets: An investment adviser is someone who advises others how to invest their money, typically offering recommendations on stocks, bonds, funds, and other securities to help clients meet their financial goals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Before buying stocks, she consulted her investment adviser.
  • The firm hired an investment adviser to manage its pension fund portfolio.
  • As an investment adviser, his primary duty is to act in the client's best interest.

Advanced Usage

• "to act as an investment adviser": to perform the professional role of giving investment advice.

  • After obtaining his license, he began to act as an investment adviser for high-net-worth individuals.

• "fiduciary duty of an investment adviser": the legal obligation to put the client's financial interests first.

  • The law emphasizes the fiduciary duty of an investment adviser.

Variants and Related Words

• Investment advisor (n): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.

  • The terms "investment adviser" and "investment advisor" are often used interchangeably.

• Investment advice (n): The recommendations or guidance provided.

  • The brochure contained general investment advice.

• Adviser/Advisor (n): A more general term for someone who gives advice.

• Financial adviser (n): A broader professional who may offer advice on investments, insurance, taxes, and overall financial planning.

Synonyms

• Financial consultant: A professional offering expert financial guidance.
• Money manager: A professional who manages investment portfolios.
• Portfolio manager: A professional who makes day-to-day investment decisions for a pool of assets.

Related Phrases

• Registered investment adviser (RIA): An investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or a state securities regulator.

  • As a registered investment adviser, the firm must file regular reports.

• To seek investment advice: To look for guidance on investing.

  • It is prudent to seek investment advice before making major decisions.

Noun

1. someone who advises others how to invest their money