TD Ameritrade US

TD Ameritrade has a very long history in the brokerage arena and has proudly served investment clients around the world for over 40 years.  Founded in 1975 under the name First Omaha Securities, Inc. the firm was one of the first to offer discounted broker commissions after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) eliminated the industry practice of fixed brokerage commissions.   

TD Ameritrade employs actor Sam Waterston as its company spokesman and its radio, television and online advertising reaches millions of investors around the world.  TD Ameritrade currently serves over 6 million investment clients in the United States and is one of the biggest online investment brokerages.   

TD Ameritrade maintains an Internet presence through its TDAmeritrade.com website, as well as satellite offices in over 100 locations around the world for the convenience of its clients. 

The trading activities of TD Ameritrade are overseen by the SEC, as well as the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA), all of which are regulatory agencies designed to protect investors from questionable or illegal investments and unethical broker practices.