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ad⋅vis⋅er

[ad-vahy-zer]
–noun
1. one who gives advice.
2. Education. a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.
3. a fortuneteller.
Also, ad⋅vi⋅sor.


Origin:
1605–15; advise + -er 1


ad⋅vis⋅er⋅ship, noun
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ad·vis·er or ad·vi·sor   (ād-vī'zər)   
n.  
  1. One that advises, such as a person or firm that offers official or professional advice to clients.

  2. An educator who advises students in academic and personal matters.

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Advisor

A person or company responsible for making investments on behalf of, and/or providing advice to, investors.

Investopedia Commentary

It's a good idea to choose an advisor that has some type of professional certification.

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