All assets at one brokerage house question.

[sailfish]

Does anyone feel there are any significant negative issues with having all your assets (stocks, bonds, etc. at just one MAJOR brokerage house? I have a regular IRA, Roth IRA and plan to open a taxable account with some inherited money.
I am with Schwab and it is so easy to follow my accounts, make withdrawals, transfers etc.
How much money would you feel safe with the same holder ?
500K, 1 Million, etc.
Appreciate any responses,

 

[Midpack]

This is discussed from time to time here so you may want to search to read more, but no harm in asking again. You'll find there are people here with all their assets in one place, and others with their assets split among two, three or even more places. There are rational arguments for both as you'll see in the other threads, best you read and decide for yourself.

Here's one recent thread to get you started http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/all-vanguard-or-vanguard-and-fidelity-56588.html

 

[Sarah in SC]

I'm happy to have everything at Schwab for convenience, but you would be wise to check out some of the threads that Midpack has suggested.

 

[Coolius]

I have the majority of my taxable investments with one major brokerage. My IRA and ROTH IRAs, and that of DW, is with another large company.

The rest is spread among a few banks in the form of CD's.

I have found this arrangement to be simple and easy when reconciling paperwork. It will also be easier for DW when I finally "move on".

 

[obgyn65]

I have spread my assets among five financial institutions. I would not keep more than 500k with one financial institution only.

 

[Alan]

I use Fido and VG.

I-Bonds at Treasury Direct, other CDs and savings accounts at 3 banks.

 

[Rambler]

My taxable is all at Schwab. It is a significant amount. My 401k and deferred comp plans are at Wells Fargo. That would not be my choice if I had a choice, but I don't, so there it stays.

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[youbet]

Everything except my 401k, which is still with my employer, is at Schwab. The 401k will be converted to a rollover IRA at Schwab as soon as I'm done with Roth conversions. I have no concern with concentrating everything at the one brokerage. It's convenient and seems safe enough. I'm 5+ yrs into FIRE.

 

[TN_INVEST]

Nah.
Of all the things to worry about, this one is way down on the list.

 

[kcowan]

Spread across 3 brokerages now. Mostly historical. But gradually consolidating on my discount broker. I have to do a spreadsheet every month to get a consolidated position. Although I have some private placements and seg funds that would still need to be done manually.

 

[DWPC]

I think the only non-preferential consideration is when your assets at one firm exceed FDIC or SIPR protection limits.

 

[tmm99]

I use Fido and VG.

I-Bonds at Treasury Direct, other CDs and savings accounts at 3 banks.

I have mine the same as you (Fido being my 401K only though) except I also use E-Trade (for my casino money, so to speak).


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