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| optionsXpress* is the online option & stock brokerage for self-directed investors who want to use options to protect portfolios, increase investment income, and maximize returns on stock movements. With its suite of proprietary, innovative tools, optionsXpress reduces the mystery and complexity of options and ensures that users can identify, evpartaluate and then execute suitable options investment opportunities. David Kalt, James Gray, and Ned Bennett came together to form optionsXpress in late 1999, pouring their 30 years of option industry experience into the firm. OptionsXpress.com is privately held and is a member of NASD, SIPC, CBOE, ISE and BOX. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 39 S LaSalle St. Suite 220, Chicago, IL 60603-1608 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: | 888-280-8020 |
| Customer Service Hours: | 8 am to 5 pm, CST |
| Non-English Customer Service Languages: | N/A |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: | YES; available 8am-5pm CST |
Other Contact Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: | 312-629-3344 |
| International phone: | 888-280-8020 |
| Touch Tone phone: | N/A |
| New Accounts: | 888-280-8020 |
| New Accounts URL: |
http://www.optionsxpress.com/welcome_aboutus.htm |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
info@optionsxpress.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
info@optionsxpress.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: | NASD, SIPC, CBOE, ISE and BOX |
| Online Since: | 2000 |
| Offline Since: | N/A |
| Clearing Firm: | Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing |
| *optionsXpress and Xecute are registered service marks of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. OptionSmart.com is not affiliated with optionsXpress. optionsXpress does not sponsor or endorse the services and products of this website. |
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| Investrade is a division of Chicago area brokerage firm Regal Discount Securities, Inc., Member NASD, SIPC, founded in 1975 by President and CEO George Bokios. Mr. Bokios was a founding member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and established Investrade's division in 1997. Investrade appeals to customers with various trading needs; from those monitoring their own finances to customers seeking investment advice from a fixed income specialist. In addition to longevity in the options markets, experienced and specialized brokers have the ability to handle complex option trades and strategies in this expanding industry segment. Competitive strengths in pricing, exceptional execution, and directing orders to exchanges of customer preference through a broker all enforce Investrade's leadership in the discount brokerage industry. Whether you are an active trader or want the benefits of online investing, Investrade offers an array of products and services including stocks, options, mutual funds, fixed income securities, auto trading of advisor recommendations, and no-fee IRAs. National headquarters are located at 950 Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 307 Glenview, IL 60025. For more information call 1-800-498-7120 |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 14 Ft. Myers, FL 33907 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: | 1-800-498-7120 |
| Customer Service Hours: | 8:00am - 8:00pm EST |
| Non-English Customer Service Languages: | N/A |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: | NO |
Other Contact Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: | 1-800-498-7120 |
| International phone: | 1-847-375-6080 |
| Touch Tone phone: | 1-800-498-7121 |
| New Accounts: | 1-800-498-7120 |
| New Accounts URL: |
http://www.investrade.com/ |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
support@investrade.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
support@investrade.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: | NASD, SIPC |
| Online Since: | 1997 |
| Offline Since: | 1975 |
| Parent Company: | Regal Discount Securities, Inc. |
| Clearing Firm: | Penson Financial Services |
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| AOS provides premium execution for individuals and institutions. Customer may take advantage of option principal assistance and premium floor broker execution. AOS will deliver with the emphasis on being helpful. The marginal commissions charged are among the industry's lowest, while the professional execution utilized is among the industry's finest. This combination will assist any trader in becoming more successful. AOS has been offering AUTO-TRADE to advisory subscribers for 9 yrs. AOS is the discount broker that offers premium service. Technology has allowed any broker to offer low commissions. AOS strives to offer both, low commissions and professional service. We pride ourselves on giving all clients the best possible executions and having a 100% completion record on all advisory reccomendations. Call our option professional at 1-800-569-3330 or sign up online at http://www.aosbroker.com |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 311 S Wacker St, Ste 1525 Chicago, IL 60606 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: | 800-569-3330 |
| Customer Service Hours: | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm cst |
| Non-English Customer Service Languages: | N/A |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: | NO |
Other Contact Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: | 800-591-8243 |
| International phone: | 312-253-0385 |
| Touch Tone phone: | N/A |
| New Accounts: | 800-569-3330 |
| New Accounts URL: |
http://www.aosbroker.com/ |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
service@aosbroker.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
service@aosbroker.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: | NASD, NFA, MSRB, SIPC |
| Online Since: | 2001 |
| Offline Since: | 1994 |
| Clearing Firm: | FiServ Securities |
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| thinkorswim, Inc. is a privately held
company founded in 1999 to give self-directed option
traders the tools they had dreamed of but didn't expect
to actually find. We're committed to great fills,
fast executions, keeping commissions low and the software
free. Appropriately located at ground-zero of derivatives
trading, Chicago, IL, thinkorswim encompasses retail
stock, option and futures brokerage, institutional
and high-net worth asset management, RED Option Advisory,
and Liquid professional trading platform. thinkorswim
is built to handle our clients' most strenuous demands.
We recognize the complexity of option trading, and
the company is staffed with option industry veterans
to answer the most challenging questions and solve
the most difficult problems. We review and update
our technology continuously to offer clients the fastest,
most seamless order routing, trade analysis, and position
monitoring available. If you're looking to start trading
options like a professional, welcome aboard. We're
ready for you. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 3304 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago IL 60657 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
1-866-839-1100 (Toll Free) |
| Customer Service Hours: |
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST (Mon-Thurs)
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (Fri) |
| Non-English Customer
Service Languages: |
N/A |
| Online/Chat Customer Service
Available: |
YES |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
1-866-839-1100 ext. 2 (or press 9 then 3220) |
| International phone: |
1-866-839-1100 |
| Touch Tone phone: |
N/A |
| New Accounts: |
1-773-435-3220 ext. 1 |
| New Accounts URL: |
new
account |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
tech@thinkorswim.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
account@thinkorswim.com |
| General Help: |
help@thinkorswim.com |
| Tradedesk E-mail: |
tradedesk@thinkorswim.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
SPIC, NASD |
| Online Since: |
2001 |
| Offline Since: |
1999 |
| Clearing Firm: |
Penson Financial Services |
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Synergy
is the first independent nationwide brokerage firm
to effectively merge the benefits of your full service
broker and the advantages of an online broker. Synergy
offers all the products and services of a traditional,
full service broker in addition to three online trading
platforms. But at Synergy you're not alone when you're
online. Our local presence allows us to provide you
with unparalleled service and education to help you
meet your goals.
Synergy Investment Group, founded by a team of investment
professionals, is an investment firm focused on satisfying
the needs of EVERYONE - from novice investors to active
traders and institutional investors. By giving consumers
a choice and supporting those choices with outstanding
customer service, Synergy Investment Group is creating
the brokerage firm for the 21st Century.
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Contact information: |
| 8320 University Executive Park Dr.,
Suite 112, Charlotte, NC 28262 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
888-333-7637 (Toll Free), 704-333-7637
Fax: 704-333-7676 |
| Customer Service Hours: |
N/A |
| Non-English Customer Service Languages: |
N/A |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: |
N/A |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
888-333-7637 (Toll Free), 704-333-7637 |
| International phone: |
888-333-7637 (Toll Free) |
| Touch Tone phone: |
N/A |
| New Accounts URL: |
Synergy
Investment Group |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
N/A |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
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Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
FINRA, SIPC |
| Online Since: |
N/A |
| Offline Since: |
N/A |
| Parent company: |
N/A |
| Clearing Firm: |
N/A |
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