how can i become a broker?
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What type of broker?\n\nA real estate broker?\n\nA financial broker?\n\nA stock broker?\n\nThere are many kinds of brokers and for some it depends on what State you live in.
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I have 22 years or so experience in the brokerage industry and was a Branch Manager for 12 of those years.\n\nYou really can't take the Series 7 without sponsorship BUT it is possible to get sponsorship by convincing a brokerage firm such as Edward D. Jones that you can agressively pursue new business. The Series 7 really doesn't amount to much. It is secondary to convincing someone that you can sell. Once you have done that, you can get a CD with sample test questions. Once you have reviewed that, then you should be able to pass the test fairly easily since you are an engineer used to studying. None of the math is anywhere near as complex as what you are used to. Here is another route you might consider. If you want to just help people manage their money without selling them anything except your expertise, you can be a Registered Investment Advisor.\n\nThis would involve passing a Series 65 test which is comparable in difficulty to the Series 7. As a stockbroker there can be an inherent conflict of interest since you are getting a commission from the sale of shares. As an investment advisor, you charge a fixed percentage fee for the quantity of assets under your management. Under this arrangement your concern is not generating commissions but rather making the clients assets grow so that your fee as a percentage of those assets grows more and more. Obviously you can operate ethically or unethically as either a stockbroker or investment advisor. To me the  role of investment advisor is more aligned with the interests of the customers.\n\nThe beauty of being an Investment Advisor is that you can set up your own firm fairly inexpensively. In my state the fees were just a few hundred dollars. You can register in other states other than your own if you want. You are truly an enterepreneur. You can use a discount broker, buy what the customer would be buying if he was using a stock broker, have the customer pay you your fee (either an hourly fee or percentage of assets fee) and the customer will still pay less than what he would through most if not all  regular retail stockbrokers .You can't charge commissions because then you would be a broker dealer which requires a different license. Some transactions through a discount broker are as low as 3 dollars.If you would like to gather more information e-mail me at joespillman@hotmail.com
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Get your brokerage to INITIATE a transfer.  If you don't have a brokerage open an account,  you can walk into just about any bank and tell them you want to set up a retirement self directed fund and they will do the paperwork for you.\n\nOnce official paperwork is initiated, the holder of your funds will have to legally transfer them.
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Open a CFD (High Leverage) stock account with broker and start trading. Home base business over internet.
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Start with calling your broker ... he'll advise you about the rest.
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So when did this session become a job consultant platform.\nYahoo people pls clarify, so that I can too file my CV.\nWaav ! whata  nice idea.\nDear my wishes to you to become a broker. But pls check elsewhere. Not here.
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Find a broker in your area that you feel comfortable with and ask them if they need help.  They're always looking for people with enthusiasm.  You could start off as a telemarketer or assistant if you have no experience but most brokers would give you a shot if you show them you're really interested.  \n\nEducate yourself as much as you can.  There are tons of free websites and newsletters that will help you tremendously, just search for it.  \n\nCheck out my new blog for info on loan officers:  http://explaintome.blogspot.com
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YOu have to be 18 to open a brokerage account. A parent or guardian can open a custodial account for you. I'm opening a custodial account for my 7 week old baby.
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Did you want to be a realtor, or buy real estate as an investment?\nIf you are barely making it, it will be extremely difficult as a realtor.  If you go to a real estate company such as Century 21, and tell them you would like to be a realtor, they will send you where you need to go for training and help you get started.  You may find a broker who will carry you until you start bringing in commissions.  Look for at least a 55/45 split.  (55 you 45 them Anything less is robbery.  As you go, you will earn higher splits)   \nThen you pay her/him back.  It's all commission.  You make what you earn on your feet..  Be advised that it is also cut throat.  Lots of sharks in that field.  If you can deal with them, it's a good living in the right town.
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Depends how much money you have.  Such nores not available in small batches...as far as I know.... but in large groups.... you u got few millions..then u may be lucky contacting some brokers...
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I am not sure what you are asking. Do you own property or want to sell property for other people?  I am going to assume that you want to be a Real Estate Sales Representive.  You have to be licensed in the state in which you plan to practice. Each state has it owns laws as to what classes and how many credits you have to take. You will have to pass a state exam. You will have to be sponsored by a Broker and work for a Broker.\n\nThe place to start is to look in your local newspaper on a Sunday and look at the Real Estate ads. Most companies are on the internet these days so you will want to look at both the newspaper ads and the internet website for a number of different companies in your area.  Which one do you like the sound and look of the best?  Which companies are the largest in your area?  Which have the best reputation?  Research all of this first. Then pick a few and call for an interview.  \n\nA job with a Real Estate firm is not like other jobs. You are not an employee. You are a subcontractor and you are paid a commission.  Some places you will have to pay all of your own advertising cost.  So make your decission carefully.  When you decide which company you want to go with, talk to the Sales Manager and see what you have to do to get licensed.  Wherever you go it is going to cost you quite a bit of money upfront before you start.  And you will need some money to live on for the first few months.
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You do not need a degree to become a financial advisor.  Ideally having a Bachelors degree would be a plus, however, you only have to complete a series of tests to become a licensed financial advisor aka Broker.
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Yes, anyone can. Just make sure that your are working with a good brokerage company or a good website like ameritrade.
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There are a series of exams that you would have to pass to become licensed in the US.  Brokerage houses are nearly always searching for new representatives though, and Edward Jones in particular encourages you to open and operate your own office under their name (I don't know exactly what the franchise agreement involves, but I'm sure they would be willing to discuss it with you)
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You must be 18 to trade stocks.  Otherwise, you would have to have a custodial account, where a parent or guardian would authorize or sign for the transactions.
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Yes, Scottrade and Ameritrade are probably the best brokers online for you to open an account with.  Be sure to verify that there aren't extra fees for accounts under a certain dollar amount, because if they charge you $25 per month like some brokers do, it won't take long for you to lose all your money in fees.  I think Ameritrade recently eliminated the account minimums, but I'm not entirely sure about that.\n\nI'd also suggest Sharebuilder as a good tool if you're looking to buy in to a few good companies and just hold the shares. \n\nBest of luck to you, and kudos for starting so soon.
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open and CFD (High leverage) account with stock broker and do trading and earn money.