National Financial Services LLC is a leading provider of clearing and custody solutions to more than 300 broker-dealers throughout the U.S. Established in 1983, National Financial Services LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, is one of the largest providers of brokerage services. As of September 30, 2012, National Financial Services LLC serviced 18 million accounts representing $2.5 trillion in assets.Fidelity Investments is one of the world’s largest providers of financial services, with custodied assets of $3.8 trillion, including managed assets of $1.7 trillion as of September 30, 2012.

The strength and reputation associated with Fidelity Investments is one of the many reasons we are pleased to partner with National Financial Services LLC. Our relationship with National Financial Services LLC provides trade execution, clearing, and other related services for your commission and fee-based brokerage accounts. National Financial Services LLC offers access to a dedicated service model, leading investment solutions, and access to Streetscape— a powerful global trading platform.

Pershing has been a leading global provider of financial business solutions for 70 years, and was named the #1 clearing house in the industry in 2008, by Investment News. In addition to SIPC protection, accounts held at Pershing have coverage in excess of SIPC limits through Lloyd’s of London. Pershing’s parent company, the Bank of New York Mellon, has $26.7 trillion in assets under custody or administration and $1.4 trillion under management. (as reported 12/31/12)

Our relationship with Pershing offers you access to NetX360, Pershing’s revolutionary technology platform providing the tools needed to manage clients’ accounts, deliver first-rate service, and develop new sales and revenue opportunities. NetX360 offers one complete solution to efficiently manage your entire business, whether commission or fee-based.