What types of accounts can an online investor open with CompassWeb Brokerage?

How do I open a(n):

Individual Account?

Joint Account?

IRA Account?

Qualified Plan Account?

Custodial Account?

Estate or Trust Account?

Corporate or Partnership Account?

Investment Club Account?

What is a:

Transfer on Death Account?

Cash on Hand Account?

Types of Accounts

Individual and joint accounts (cash or margin)

Retirement accounts

Qualified Plans:

Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Plans, 401(k)'s and 403(b)'s

Corporate and Partnership accounts

Custodial accounts

Estate and Trust accounts

Investment Club account

Open an individual account if you wish to be the sole owner and manager of the account.

To open an individual account, you may wish to simply complete an online application. Click on the Apply Online button and choose Individual Account Application. Your account should be activated within one business day of receipt of your completed online application, and is subject to the terms of the customer agreement.

Please note: we are required to withhold 31% of proceeds of sales, dividends, and interest paid through your account until we receive your returned, signed application.

You may instead wish to apply by telephone. To do so, simply call 1-800-239-1930 and provide our investment services representative with the required information. The completed form will be mailed to you for your signature. Your account should be activated within one business day of our receiving this information and is subject to the terms of our customer agreement.

You may wish to apply by mail. Click on the Customer Service button, then select Request Forms. Check the box marked Individual Account, and any other forms you wish to receive. You should receive the application within 10 days. To prevent processing delays, please answer all questions on the application. Your account should be activated within one business day of receipt of your completed application, and is subject to the terms of our customer agreement.

Open a joint account if your account will be owned by two or more persons. Each owner will be eligible to trade in the account and to receive income, proceeds, or securities from the account. If you would like to open a joint account electronically, click on the Apply Online button and choose Joint Account Application. Your account should be activated within one business day of receipt of your completed online application, and is subject to the terms of the customer agreement.

Please note: we are required to withhold 31% of proceeds of sales, dividends, and interest paid through your account until we receive your returned, signed application.

You may instead wish to apply by telephone. To do so, simply call 1-800-239-1930 and provide our investment services representative with the required information. The completed form will be mailed to you for your signatures. Your account should be activated within one business day of our receiving this information and is subject to the terms of our customer agreement.

You may wish to apply by mail. Click on the Customer Service button, then select Request Forms. Check the box marked Joint Account, and any other forms you wish to receive. You should receive the application within 10 days. To prevent processing delays, please answer all questions on the application. Your account should be activated within one business day of receipt of your completed application, and is subject to the terms of our customer agreement.

The CompassWeb Brokerage self-directed IRA allows you to diversify your retirement investments in stock, bonds, mutual funds, and more within one account.

IRA account applications cannot be submitted online; however, to request an IRA application online, click on the Customer Service button, then check the box marked Individual Retirement Account, and any other forms you wish to receive. You should receive the forms within 10 days.

Please be sure you read the information provided you with the application, or call 1-800-239-1930 to receive assistance from one of our licensed Personal Investment Officers.

To prevent processing delays, please answer all questions on the application. Your account should be activated within one business day of receipt of your completed application, and is subject to the terms of our customer agreement.

If you wish to make an IRA contribution with your application, complete the "Contribution Form" included with your application, and attach your check with the completed application.

Please note: all CompassWeb Brokerage IRA accounts are carried with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation as custodian. Please read the adoption agreement and all other material carefully.

Securities and Investment Products are not FDIC insured, may lose value and have no bank guarantee.