E*Trade commonly restricts account with no notice, alleging "unusual activity," and then places…read morehurdle after hurdle in your way to get access back to your account and your money. Horrible customer service -- wait times of 1 hour or more very common. No email or chat customer service, and one main phone number for all callers. Search "ETrade complaints BBB" in a search engine, and you will get a sampling. Atlanta branch office representative provided some glimmer of hope, but not enough to offset the horrible telephone customer service. Run far, run fast, away from E*Trade.

Attended an E*TRADE education day! All the speakers were excellent and well versed. I can't wait to…read moreuse this knowledge that I've gained and to pass on the knowledge.

Russ went above and beyond in helping me. He is sharp as a tack, organized and really knows his…read morestuff. I highly recommend him.

Russ is incredible. Not sure I can put it into words. If you have the opportunity, hands down you…read moreshould work with him!! Russ, thank you for all of your help!

Capital finance has helped my family and I in our time of need. When we were struggling to figure…read moreout how to make ends meet they approved us for a loan to help us get by.

First of all and I'm repeating the exact words straight from the CEO... "The people who call us for…read moreadvances their problems are not mine nor my employees." I called and started the process of obtaining an advance on a settlement was approved and they were aware of how serious it was that I get this advance before they close before the holiday weekend long story short was told yes all day to get told no they didn't communicate well enough with my attorney and the only thing keeping me from my advance was a via email signature that my attorney swore to me they told her she was done signing my contract. I was told by an employee that she did have to be in the office on Monday called all day Monday no one answered. Due to my frustration and me unaware my fiance leaves them a message explaining exactly how many things have been lost due to them telling me one thing and doing another basically trying to stick up for me. Tuesday when they really do come back in I call first thing to get told by capital that they voided my advance can't help me and decided not to give it to me because of the voicemail left on Monday letting them know my frustration. Never cursed was not dramatic at all just factual about the service and being told so many things and never not once any of them coming true. USE A DIFFERENT COMPANY IF YOU ARE REALLY IN A BIND AND NEED QUICK EFFICIENT HELP AND WORK USE CHEROKEE FUNDING THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST COMPANY IN ATLANTA

I am very lucky to have Will Clanton here in Atlanta as my account manager. My whole family uses…read morehim, and he's awesome! Previously was at Fidelity, and they sucked. They totally didn't respond, the account manager changed without any information to us about a new account manager, no help, reps who were not well trained, and everything was an extended ordeal. But if you're in Atlanta, use Will Clanton at the Sandy Springs branch. You will not be sorry. I love Charles Schwab. I think they're very helpful and much more knowledgeable than anybody at Fidelity, and they're on the ball. Feels like a small company rather than a huge corporation. Five stars for my experience with them.

From the owner: Chuck Schwab started a stock brokerage company with a simple question: isn't there a better way?…read moreThat question led to the establishment of a new kind of investment firm - with a more contemporary approach to wealth management based on a set of core values and beliefs, not just profits and losses. These core beliefs have led to 40+ years of serving clients, innovating on their behalf, and developing brokerage products and financial services that put them - not us - first. At Schwab, we offer a wide range of wealth management services, personalized financial advising and retirement planning, and expert investment research, as well as a number of complimentary workshops covering everything from investing essentials to complex trading strategies. Brokerage Products: Not FDIC Insured - No Bank Guarantee - May Lose Value