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is there a kind of financial advisor for stock investors? how to find a good one?
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i'm a retired stockbroker/registered investment advisor. my initial discussions with prospects never had a fee.  restricted stock is unsaleable without specific permission from the issuing company, and typically involves time specifc periods when stock can be sold and/or amounts of stock that can be sold. not for diy. financial planners may be able to assist you, if they are conversant in restricted stock, though that's not a common situation for most clients. any stockbroker at a major firm (merrill lynch, ubs, royal bank of canada, morgan stanley, jp morgan, etc.) will be knowledgeable and advise you (w/o charge) how to trade the stock. always talk to more than one firm, and don't be in a hurry. if you feel comfortable with the discussion, you can pursue a deeper relationship. in my professional experience, clients valued service, accessibility, knowledge. price was way down on the list; many of my clients were not wealthy people- they just needed help navigating a very confusing (and necessary) part of their lives. good luck.
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