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Brief Descriptions of Licensing Categories


Broker-Dealer

Investment Adviser

Investment Adviser Representative

Securities Agent

The licensing and regulation of firms and individuals offering and selling securities or providing investment advice on securities for a fee is an integral part of securities regulation in Wisconsin.

There are four categories of licensing in Wisconsin: broker-dealers, investment advisors, investment adviser representatives and securities agents.