<prompt> Human: Similar to the list of banks and credit unions recommended on PF Im creating a list of frequently recommended brokerage firms.Only firms that allow customers to purchase their own securities are listed here. So the list excludes robo-advisors.NameMinimum investmentLow-cost, no commission ETFsLow-cost, no commission mutual fundsLow-cost, no commission target date fundsCustomer serviceBanking servicesSignup bonus:-::-::-::-::-::-::-::-: Charles Schwab1000, or 0 for brokerage w checking, or 100monthSCHB, SCHF, SCHZ and more SWISX, SWAGX and more 1 minimum Target date funds 1 minimumBranches, email, live chat, and 247 phone supportOnline checking with ATM rebates, free checks, no FX feesYesChase Private Client self directed across all accountsNoneVanguard and Fidelity funds see belowVanguard and Fidelity funds see belowBranches, email, and 247 phone supportConcierge banking with discounts and fee waiversNoE-Trade500 0 for IRAsITOT, IXUS, IUSB and more SWISX, SWAGX 1 minimumNoneBranches, email, live chat, and 247 phone supportOnline checking with ATM rebates 50,000 requiredYesFidelity0ITOT, IXUS, IUSB and more FTIGX, FBIDX and more 2500 minimum or 200month; lower costs with 10,000 minimumTarget date funds 2500 minimum or 200monthBranches, email, live chat, and 247 phone supportCash management account with ATM rebates and free checksNoInteractive Brokers100,000 to avoid all activity fees but very low commissions 1 per 200 sharesTCEPX, TRIPX, none could use TLIPX which contains 60 bondsTIAA-CREF LifeCycle Index funds Premier sharesEmail, live chat, and 247 phone supportCash management account w excellent FX rates and low-rate margin loansNoMerrill Edge self directed0Monthly free trades with 50,000PREIX, None, None limited selectionNoneBranches, email, and 247 phone supportBofA fee waivers and credit card bonuses through Preferred RewardsYesRobinhood0 does not offer IRAsUnlimited free tradesNoneNoneEmail onlyNoneReferral bonusTD Ameritrade0SPTM, SPDW, SPAB and more None, None 2500 minimum; lower costs with 10,000 minimum limited selectionNoneBranches, email, live chat, and 247 phone supportCash management account with ATM rebates and free checksYesUSAA2500 for Fidelity index funds; limited membershipNoneFSTMX, FTIGX, FBIDX and more lower costs with 10,000 minimumTarget date funds and phone support except SundaysOnline checking with ATM rebates and free checksNoVanguard0VTI, VXUS, BND and more VGTSX, VBMFX and more 3000 minimum for most funds; lower costs with 10,000 minimumTarget date funds 1000 minimum and target risk funds 3000 minimumEmail and phone support 8am-10pm EST M-FOnline checking with 500,000; fees waived with 1,000,000NoNotes:- List is in alphabetical order. - Low-cost means that the mutual fund or ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.25 or less- Recommended ETFs and mutual funds are given in the order: US stocks, International stocks, US bonds- The US stock recommendation must be at least as diversified as the SP 500 index.- The International stock recommendation must be at least as diversified as the MSCI EAFE index.- The US bond recommendation must be an intermediate-term fund at least as diversified as the Barclays US aggregate bond index.- For all ETFs, the minimum investment is 1 share, usually 20-200. - Brokerages that provide free trades also offer commission-free purchases of any ETF- Some brokerages charge short-term trading fees for commission-free ETFs or mutual funds- All listed brokerage firms charge 0 annual fees or maintenance fees, provided minimum balances are met. Vanguard waives annual fees with electronic statement delivery, 10,000 of Vanguard funds per account, or 50,000 of total assets.  <response>: Nicely done; thank you for researching and posting. 