2. What’s Next for Your Personal Financial Plan?

Using the information you obtained, choose a brokerage firm that you feel will help you attain your investment goals.

Access the website for the brokerage firm you have chosen and answer the questions on page 403 in your text.

Purpose: To compare the benefits and costs of different investment brokers.
Financial Planning Activities: Compare the services of an investment broker based on the factors listed below. This sheet is also available in an Excel spreadsheet format in Connect Finance.
Suggested Websites: www.brokerage-review.com, www.stockbrokers.com, www.sec.gov, www.finra.org

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Broker's name Brokerage firm Address Phone Website Years of experience Education and training Complaints filed with the SEC or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Answer Yes or No) Employer's stock exchange and financial market affiliations Information and research services offered Minimum commission charge Commission on 100 shares of stock at $50 per share Fees for other investments: Corporate bonds Broker Number 1 Broker Number 2