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To: Andrew H who wrote (10040)	6/24/1999 1:43:00 PM
From: Mama Bear	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 18998

Andrew, one does not need a brokers license to comment on stocks. SI would be a pretty barren place were that true. What is it that bothers you and the others so much about someone taking the other side of the trade? Barb

To: Andrew H who wrote (10040)	6/24/1999 5:05:00 PM
From: Mr. Pink	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18998

Badges? He don't need no stinking badges!!! Sr. P$nk

To: Andrew H who wrote (10040)	6/24/1999 5:15:00 PM
From: BelowTheCrowd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 18998

Andrew, You don't need a broker's license to give investment advice. You need one in order to purchase or sell securities on a client's behalf. Some brokerages encourage their brokers to provide advice. Others discourage or (as in the case of discount brokers) prohibit it entirely. It is possible to be a "financial advisor/consultant" without being a broker, or to be both simultaneously. In any case, no license is required for advice which is given: * In a public forum * With no compensation If you start charging people for your advice, different laws may apply. Advice in a newsletter or other "advisory service" is generally unregulated (and requires no license) but advice given one-on-one generall requires some sort of licensing. mg