Plan2Live
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I recently took a job with a new employer. I need to roll over my 401(k) and wanted more flexibly to choose investments than my new employer offers through their plan. After a bit of research I decided to go with Scottrade. Scottrade has a local office (Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC) so being old school I thought I would go into their office to open the account. When I arrived at the door I was met with a No Concealable Weapons sign. I was not carrying at that moment so I proceeded inside to inquire about the sign and express my objection to the sign. At first the guy told me "we can't have that around here" and when I countered that comment by explaining the training and background checks permit holders go through in South Carolina his position fell back to "it's company policy". I politely explained I could not do business with them and left. I knew they had another location in Greenville so I called the other location but ended up in St. Louis, MO. I explained to the guy what happened at the other location and did he know if the no weapons policy was in fact "Company Policy". He checked with several supervisors and the head of security and confirmed yes, Scottrade has a No Weapons Policy at their physical locations. Who knew?
The guy on the phone in St. Louis did give me a fax number I could use to submit my thoughts on the subject. I thought I would share it here. The fax number is; 314-835-3041. This supposedly goes directly to the Physical Security and Safety Department. I will penning a response and sending it later today.
Disappointed, I came home and looked up the number to the runner up in my research, Fidelity. I called the local office and sure enough, they have a similar policy, at least locally. I thanked the man and hung up without pressing for corporate contact info.
Who knew opening an investment account would be so difficult. Maybe the NRA needs to open a Brokerage Arm.
The guy on the phone in St. Louis did give me a fax number I could use to submit my thoughts on the subject. I thought I would share it here. The fax number is; 314-835-3041. This supposedly goes directly to the Physical Security and Safety Department. I will penning a response and sending it later today.
Disappointed, I came home and looked up the number to the runner up in my research, Fidelity. I called the local office and sure enough, they have a similar policy, at least locally. I thanked the man and hung up without pressing for corporate contact info.
Who knew opening an investment account would be so difficult. Maybe the NRA needs to open a Brokerage Arm.
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