Definition of Occupation

Brokerage house representative who is licensed and registered to buy or sell stocks, securities, mutual funds, negotiable certificates of deposit, variable annuities or other financial products for clients according to the clients' investment goals and financial needs. May explain stock market terms, provide price quotes or investment advice, recommend purchase, retention or sale of securities, devise financial portfolio or develop and implement financial plan for client. May serve individual investors or specialize in institutional accounts such as banks, insurance companies and pension funds. Some specialize further by concentrating in a particular financial product/service.