The stock broker is a professional trader who works on behalf of its client. They operate the trading account and deal in selling and buying of the stocks. They may also be called a registered representative or an investment advisor. Usually, the stock brokers works with the brokerage firms to generate clients.
Sometimes the Brokerage firms and broker-dealers are also referred to as stockbrokers. The brokerage firms include both full-service brokers and discount brokers, the ones who only execute the trade and do not offer investment advice to individuals. Mostly the online brokers are discount brokers.
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