Does it matter what broker you use?

Question

The only thing thet i know of are the advice they give you (if you want it) and their prices.

Answer 1

All major brokerage firms have very good, well earned reputations, and all are very closely supervised by regulartory agencies.

All major brokerage firms

provide their clients with on-line services, including trading platforms, latest market & financial news and research.

So with a major firm you can have the best of both worlds, the capabilities of on-line trading and, if needed, the services of a customer service rep who is usually registered (licensed) to assist you.

Answer 2

Reputation! Some will charge outrageously and cheat you, others (like myself) do it to help the consumer genuinely get the best deal. Where are you?

Also some take a commission from the lender (which is ample), others get greedy and try and take a fee as well.

EDIT- Im in the UK, things are a lot tighter here, and what you call brokers we often call repackagers