What it offers

  • Online brokerage account opening
  • Trading in stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and bonds
  • Automated Core Portfolios
  • Integrated banking through Morgan Stanley Private Bank

Pricing & access

$0 online US-listed stock, ETF, and no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual fund trades; options are $0.65 per contract for 0–29 quarterly trades; other fees apply.

Check access terms

The reviewed official pages do not verify a general free brokerage plan. $0 commissions on specified online trades do not mean every account service or transaction is free; other fees may apply.

Platforms

Platform availability was not confirmed in the reviewed official pages. Check the provider’s current apps and platform documentation.

Strengths & considerations

These are neutral, fact-based tradeoffs, not ratings or a personal recommendation.

What stands out

  • Offers brokerage, retirement, custodial, managed-portfolio, and banking account choices
  • Combines investing and banking products within one integrated account ecosystem

What to consider

  • Pricing varies by product, order type, and service, with additional fees possible
  • Core Portfolios require a minimum investment and annual advisory fee

Official sources

Information checked on November 5, 2026. Pricing, eligibility, products, and regional availability may change.

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