Being like Eddie Hobbs

Hello. I am wondering if I was to offer advice to people 'Eddie Hobbs' style do I need to be certified to do it? Is there any qualification that you must have to give out financial advice. I have a degree in Business Studies, does this suffice? And where would I go to get certification to offer advice?

QFA qualification from the institute of bankers is a good start.

you can also do the QFA through the LIA www.lia.ie

Can you offer advice and charge for it without the QFA qualification?

I assume you wouldn't be able to sign agency agreements with financial institutions without some form of qualification?