To be or not to be an investment advisor? That is the question. There are plenty of folks out there who may fit within the United States' definition of investment advisor, but would rather not. Why? Because of the regulatory scrutiny and added pain-in-the-tuchas paperwork.
Here's what the document says:
"'Investment adviser' means a person that, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through publications or writings, as to the value of securities or...
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