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RandySF

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6. I don't know how dad came about choosing this firm

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Wed Mar 4, 2015, 11:08 PM

Mar 2015

BUT his broker seems honest and, when it comes to what and/or sell, is actually more reserved (dad loves to play High Roller). But yeah, 7% is a bit steep when one is as self-directed as I am. BTW I get my ETF's through Scottrade.

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Who needs a traditional brokerage firm anymore? [View all] RandySF Feb 2015 OP

7% is simply foolish. GeorgeGist Feb 2015 #1

People who are either unwilling or unable to properly manage a portfolio any more complex... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2015 #2

7% per trade. RandySF Feb 2015 #3

7% per trade? Wow. I've never heard of anything that high. nt Common Sense Party Mar 2015 #7

I have a financial guy SheilaT Feb 2015 #4

I wouldn't trust someone who charged 7% progree Mar 2015 #5

I don't know how dad came about choosing this firm RandySF Mar 2015 #6

I like the Couch Potato approach. recycled60 Aug 2015 #8

My Take bucolic_frolic Sep 2015 #9