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Old 03-11-2009, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by aln View Post
I started out with DATEK about 10 years ago. They were since bought by AMERITRADE.
Basically I'm with them because I see no need to change!

Our investment club here in TV (OBGIC) uses Scott Trade and I see no advantages or disadvantages.

Good Luck, but for my real money I use a certified financial planner.

My on line account is small (and getting smaller).
Thanks aln. We signed up with Scottrade yesterday. They have local offices which I like having for some goofy reason. And Mr. Boomer liked the helicopter in the ads. So that was pretty much it.

We may do a fee-only CFP at some point but have not yet. I just never buy anything that I do not understand and I never buy anything that will not let me sleep at night. I am truly boring. But I do worry that someday I may flip out and start buying Pez dispensers and Beanie Babies.

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