Buy and sell your investments with financial advisor oversight.

Choose from a variety of options including individual securities (e.g., stocks and bonds), mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Our self-directed investing solution can help avoid emotional decision-making and keep you on track.

Our self-directed investing option is perfect for those craving additional hands-on investing opportunities, allowing you to put your ideas into action with confidence.

Simply choose your investment—individual securities, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—and then call your financial advisor (with CFP® credentials) to execute the transaction. While you’re ultimately responsible for making the final decision, perspective from a financial advisor can help avoid emotional decision-making and ensure you stay on track with respect to your objectives.

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Pricing and Other Considerations

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Fees

Most trades are only $9, and a $5,000 minimum investment is required to open an account.

Other Stuff to Know

Self-directed investing is only available to existing clients who have a fiduciary investment management account(s). You can access your statements either online or via snail mail.

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Compare Our Investment Solutions

Fiduciary Investment Management
(FIM)

Enjoy our most customized solution wherein we construct, implement, continually monitor, and actively manage your account.

Best for: Clients seeking active investment management and a fiduciary to look out for their best interests

Cost: Maxes out at 1.25% of total account value

Minimum investment requirement: $10,000

Investment vehicles: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and individual securities

Reviews: Quarterly

Available to: All clients

Automated Investing w/Oversight
(VR Robo)

Combine the power of automated investing—via Betterment—with the guidance of a dedicated CFP® professional.

Best for: Clients who are novice investors and/or seeking a lower-cost investment option with minimal human intervention

Cost: .75% of total account value

Minimum investment requirement: $1,000

Investment vehicles: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) only

Reviews: Annual

Available to: All clients

Self-Directed w/Oversight


Buy and sell your preferred investments with oversight from a CFP® professional.

Best for: Clients who want to be hands-on but have a financial advisor as a sounding board.

Cost: $9 (most trades)

Minimum investment requirement: $5,000

Investment vehicles: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and individual securities

Reviews: None

Available to: Clients with a Fiduciary Investment Management account

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