The most important thing to be aware of when looking for a new
broker is the rate of return on his investments for other clients.
If he won't tell you, run the other way!
Before hiring a broker, you should be aware of a plethora of
fees. Many of these fees are hidden and should be looked into. Some
of these fees include hidden charges that take a certain percentage
of the interest you make on a stock. Other fees include redemption
fees, exchange fees, account fees, and purchase fees.