What is "investment advisor"

n. someone who advises others how to invest their money [syn: investment adviser]

Investment Advisor magazine is a U.S. based monthly business-to-business publication reaching independent financial advisors, registered investment advisors as well as insurance based broker-dealers. It was first published in 1980 and focuses on news, information, and analysis written for investment advisors; topics include wealth management, alternative investments, retirement planning, technology, and practice management. It was previously edited by John Sullivan, but was taken over by Group Editor-In-Chief James Green in November 2013. The publisher is Matt Weiner.