How many brokerages/banks do you use?

[David1961]

I use two banks - one I can walk to from my place and one very close to my mom, whom I visit frequently. To me, it's about convenience, since they are paying almost no interest.

[easysurfer]

1 checking account to pay bills

1 fund company (VG)

Assorted US EE bonds (from days of w*rk) waiting to get cashed out when they mature

[dmdunca44]

I like the KISS principle. IRA accounts are at Vanguard. Taxable investment account at Vanguard. Checking account at a local credit union set up to easily transfer funds to and from VG.

[scrabbler1]

Two brokerage companies (most of my money in one of them), and one bank checking account.

[Beryl]

4 banks (1 checking and 1 for Paypal, 2 CDs and savings)
1 brokerage

ETA: 5 banks - 1 at USAA with almost nothing in it.

[Speculator]

One credit union for day-to-day stuff, one large brokerage firm for longer term stuff, and Treasury Direct for the longest term stuff.

[mathjak107]

80% at fidelity,10% at vanguard, 10% at local bank

[MichaelB]

We use two brokerages, Vanuard and Fidelity, and three banks, USAA, Wells Fargo, HSA Bank. Wells is pushing hard for us to bank solely with USAA.

[FANOFJESUS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmdunca44 I like the KISS principle. IRA accounts are at Vanguard. Taxable investment account at Vanguard. Checking account at a local credit union set up to easily transfer funds to and from VG.

That sure makes it easy at tax time.

[unclemick]

Vanguard with auto deduct once a month to US Bank (ATM).

heh heh heh - And a little boogie woogie within Vanguard accounts so I have cash to auto deduct.

[H2ODude]

All IRA and brokerage at Fidelity. I once considered the "all eggs in one basket" argument but decided simplicity ruled. Plus, ours is a substantial sum so their service is impeccable. Of course, I should admit that it was 2-3 decades ago when it was a mere pittance. That's where all the big money stays, and monthly the "needs" are transferred to local credit union that is used for all expenses. Also have a BofA account that just sits there for the simple reason that transfers to and from son are easy; he lives in Africa so this is best way to help him move funds when he needs.