How do I transfer assets to ShareBuilder?

ShareBuilder accepts transfers from other brokerages. If you would like to transfer in account assets (cash or securities) from another brokerage firm to ShareBuilder, you will need to complete the 'Transfer assets from another brokerage to ShareBuilder' form. ShareBuilder does not charge a fee to transfer in from another brokerage firm.

Transfers can only take place between like accounts (for example, Individual to Individual or Roth IRA to Roth IRA) with the exact same account holder(s) name on each account. You may only transfer in securities that are eligible for trading at ShareBuilder. Please confirm your securities are eligible before sending your transfer paperwork.

To complete your request to move assets to a ShareBuilder account, please follow the instructions below:

1. Navigate to Accounts > Forms & Applications (log in required).
2. Click on the Transfer assets from another brokerage to ShareBuilder link and print the form.
3. Fill out the form and mail it to:
   
   

   ShareBuilder Securities Corporation
   PO Box 4249
   Seattle, WA 98194-0249

Once ShareBuilder receives your paperwork, a message will be posted to your account. Transfers between brokerages generally take between 4 to 6 weeks to be completed. If there is a problem with your paperwork, another message will be posted to your account informing you of the problem and how to correct it.

Note: Please be aware that the Gains & Losses tool will not automatically update to reflect this transfer. To ensure that information is accurately reflected, you will need to manually enter the transaction(s) on the receiving account.