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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See also: ADV Form, Analyst, Broker, CFP, Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)