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To: Mama Bear who wrote (8306)	4/30/1998 5:41:00 PM
From: gbh	Respond to of 16892

Barb, this is a good idea, and one I've employed since I got fed up with Lombard/Discover. Still have that account primarily for options and rt option quotes. Also, have Datek, which I'm generally pleased with, unlike most on this thread, and Fidelity for my IRAs and kids accounts. I'm considering moving the Lombard funds to Brown & Co. since they seem to offer just about the same features (stocks, options, checking) but are somewhat cheaper. I don't think the ideal broker exists out there yet. Gary

To: Mama Bear who wrote (8306)	4/30/1998 7:23:00 PM
From: Spots	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 16892

If you do that (multiple brokers) how would you handle total account management? I have two myself--Datek and Dreyfus (nee PBS). I do options at Dreyfus and equity trades at Datek. So I want to sell an option on a trade stock. Too bad, no can do. Sure, eventually you can transfer. I don't keep big bucks in either of these accounts, but I don't think the problem goes away entirely if I would. I have some bucks I'm reluctant to commit. I also have a call-up broker that I do some of this stuff with as well (bigger bucks and good executions, I like them a lot and carry out my largest trades there). But I LIKE the idea of doing it myself, talking only to myself, answering only to myself, and having only myself to blame or to take credit. I'd probably be happier if I could get this notion out of my head, but, so what? There it is. So How Would You Manage That? Regards, Spots