This article is strictly for people intending to hire a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the United States. It answers questions like:
a) Who is a Registered Investment Advisor?
b) What are the minimum qualifications (educational, experience or otherwise) he/she must posses to qualify as one?
c) Which regulations apply to them?
d) What are the different categories of RIAs?
e) What is the difference between a RIA and a Stock Broker?
f) In case you be looking to hire a RIA to handle your family investments what would you look for in him/her?
