[SSLance]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm down to looking at Schwab and TD Ameritrade now.

Wierd as this may seem in this day and age, TD actually has the edge currently because they have a local office I can walk into to open the accounts.

I haven't had a relationship at an actual bank for my everyday banking since 1997 but I recently opened several accounts at a local bank 2 miles from my house and the customer service they have provided since has opened my eyes greatly. It's like they WANT my business... ML can't even handle the closing of my accounts without inadequacies...they are horrible in all regards customer service wise.

I too have my buying button warmed up, stretched out, and ready for action this morning.