National Financial Services serves as J.W. Cole’s clearing firm for its brokerage business. In a brokerage account, you are able to trade stocks, bonds and other types of securities, as well as hold a variety of investments in a single account with consolidated balance and position reporting.

National Financial

National Financial Services is a Fidelity® Investments Company and recognized industry leader for clearing and technological innovation. National Financial Services is part of the Institutional Brokerage Group of Fidelity® Investments, the third largest correspondent clearing firm in the United States and generates approximately 4% to 7% of the daily volume on the NYSE.

Technology

As the technology leader in the financial services industry, both clients and representatives can obtain free online access to their accounts as well as the overall market. Through your web connection you will be able to get current account positions, market quotes and industry news plus much more. This access is both intuitive and real-time to provide you with the best resources available to make informed financial decisions.

Account Protection

Securities in accounts carried by National Financial Services LLC, are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC") up to $500,000 (including cash claims limited to $100,000). For details, please see www.sipc.org. NFS has arranged for additional insurance protection for cash and securities to supplement its SIPC coverage. This additional protection covers total account net equity in excess of the $500,000/$100,000 coverage provided by SIPC. Neither coverage protects against a decline in the market value of securities.