What is the difference between advisor and adviser?

Answer by  MamaDolce (19)

There is no difference. Both are acceptable. I would spell it advisor for the longest time because adviser looked incorrect. I have seen both used, and I looked it up in the dictionary. Either is acceptable. I don't know the reason that both are acceptable. It's just a matter of preference.

Answer by  plannow (5)

Financial Advisers (with an “e”) is the generic term used by Broker Dealers to describe their sales people. Registered Investment Advisors (with an “o”) are actually licensed to give advice.

Answer by  Anonymous

I would use whatever spelling the person, or institution, offering the advice uses.

Answer by  Vanasatchy (816)

Adviser is the correct spelling which means you ask some one to do which you think is good from your view. Advisor has no meaning as such and it is mispelt. It can be also British English or some times American English. On the whole adviser is commonly used by everyone.