I have been a customer of Charles Schwab for quite awhile and used other online brokers. Although Schwab is not the cheapest discount broker out there, they offer for me the best mix of cost, service, and choices of all the current brokers.
I do most of my own research, but like to take advantage of their input when I need it. I have never found their sales techniques to be pushy in any way, and have feel their recommendations have always been economically sound. Most importantly, despite having a modest portfolio, they have always treated me like a "big" customer. Their website has a wealth of information, all in one place. My only criticism is their "charting" functionality is less user friendly than many of the freely available options you find on sites like MSN. A minor flaw for an otherwise great solution.
I have been a customer of Charles Schwab for quite awhile and used other online brokers. Although Schwab is not the cheapest discount broker out there, they offer for me the best mix of cost, service, and choices of all the current brokers.
I do most of my own research, but like to take advantage of their input when I need it. I have never found their sales techniques to be pushy in any way, and have feel their recommendations have always been economically sound. Most importantly, despite having a modest portfolio, they have always treated me like a "big" customer. Their website has a wealth of information, all in one place. My only criticism is their "charting" functionality is less user friendly than many of the freely available options you find on sites like MSN. A minor flaw for an otherwise great solution.