Online and Discount Brokers
Bank of America:
Easy trading for self-directed investors, both online and through their Intellibroker touchtone service. Also offers full-service investing. 800-926-1111 Charles Schwab:
High volume and low prices from one of the biggest of the brokerage houses. Local branches located throughout the United States. 800-435-4500 E*TRADE Financial:
High volume, very popular site with low prices. Walk-in branches in several states. 800-786-2575 Fidelity: Recently rated best online broker by Kiplinger's. Many investor centers located throughout the United States. 800-544-6666
Marquette De Bary Company: Oldest discount broker in New York City. 800-221-3305
Regal Discount Securities: Offices in the Chicago area. 800-786-9000
Scottrade: Has more than 400 walk-in branches throughout the United States. 800-906-7268
Sharebuilder: A service of ING Direct. 866-590-7629
TD Ameritrade: More than 100 local branch offices nationwide. 800-669-3900
Tradex Brokerage Service: No online trading thus far. Offices in the Houston area. 800-231-6455
USAA Brokerage Services: Services are offered to current and former military personnel and their families. 800-531-8343
Vanguard Brokerage Services 800-992-8327
Zecco: Offers only online trading at this time. 877-700-7862 (only during standard business hours)
Online and Discount Brokers
These are just some of the most popular, easily accessible online and discount brokers in the United States. While all of these brokerages allow for DIY investing, many also provide investing advice and guidance for those who want these services. Discount brokers that offer walk-in, face-to-face assistance in addition to their automated trading services are noted.
