‘Advisor’ vs. ‘Adviser’: What’s the Big Deal?
The use of “advisor” or “adviser” is far from subjective as some articles on the subject might suggest. In fact, arguing the case for either spelling can send one down an unending dictionary rabbit hole. Either way, the favoritism of one title over another appears to be a source of confusion for investors.
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Both titles have deep roots and have been used interchangeably for decades. Webster’s suggests that either advisor or adviser can be used, as both spellings define an individual who engages in
