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Please choose the type of Scottrade account your client has or wishes to establish below. Each account has a unique set of forms to help advisors open or amend the account.

General Accounts

Retirement Accounts

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Custodial/Guardian Accounts

Business Accounts

Additional Account Forms

  • Account Transfer Form

    Transfer assets from an account at another firm into your Scottrade Account.

  • ACH Distribution Request

    This form should be used by the account owner(s) to request that a recurring distribution be sent to his/her checking/savings account using the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system.

  • Advisory Fee Invoice

    Please use to process your advisory management fees

    Once completed, mail or fax to your dedicated team

  • Alternate Payee/Address Check Request

    This form should be used to have checks issued to an alternate payee or address from a Scottrade account.

  • Authorization to Wire Brokerage Funds

    Wire funds out of a Scottrade account to a bank or other financial institution. A $25.00 fee applies to domestic wire transfers and a $40.00 fee applies to international wire transfers.

  • Authorized Agent Form

    This form should be used to add/remove individuals* (authorized traders, individuals with information access only and broker-dealer affiliates) to/from accessing your master account. This form should also be used if an authorized individual’s name has changed. Please contact your Relationship Team if the individual is a member/officer of the firm. Additional paperwork may be required.

  • Calculation for Required Minimum Distribution

    This form is used to calculate a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for tax purposes. A distribution request will need to be submitted in order to take the RMD.

  • Change of Address Form

    This form should be used to change the mailing and/or home (physical) address of one or more Scottrade accounts.

  • Charitable Gift LOA

    The Charitable Gift LOA authorizes the transfer of stock from your account to a charitable organization.

  • IRA Deposit Slip

    This form is only required for IRA deposits.

  • Letter of Authorization to Transfer a Contribution

    Contribute to an IRA or ESA account by making a transfer from another Scottrade account.

  • Letter of Authorization to Transfer Cash and/or Securities

    This form should be used to transfer cash and/or securities to another Scottrade account.

  • Letter of Authorization to Change Mutual Fund Dividend and/or Capital Gains Options

    Complete this form to change current dividend and/or capital gain options.

  • Margin Application

    Add margin trading to an existing account. Trading on margin is the practice of buying securities with money borrowed from the brokerage firm.

  • Mutual Fund Systematic Trade Authorization

    Establish periodic purchases or redemptions for mutual funds; a separate form is required for each purchase or redemption.

  • Mutual Fund Systematic Trade Cancellation

    Cancel systematic purchases or redemptions; a separate form is required for each purchase or redemption being cancelled.

  • Power of Attorney Affidavit

    Use this form to apply a Power of Attorney (POA) to an existing Scottrade account.

  • Signature Page

    For accounts opened online, a physical signature is required to perform certain account activities such as wire transfers, IRA distributions and account linking.

  • W-9 Form

    The W-9 form requests a taxpayer identification number and certification.


Please go to the Scottrade.com forms center for more available forms.

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Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. The Margin Disclosure Statement and Agreement (PDF) is available for download, or it is available at one of our branch offices. It contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Detailed information on our policies and the risks associated with options can be found in the Scottrade Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, and by downloading the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options and Supplements (PDF) from The Options Clearing Corporation, or by requesting a copy from your local branch offices. Market volatility, volume, and system availability may impact account access and trade execution. Supporting documentation for any claims will be supplied upon request.

Online market and limit stock trades are just $7 for stocks priced $1 and above.

Select investments are commission free to those using Scottrade’s online platforms. Other fees and charges may apply.

Market volatility, volume, and system availability may impact account access and trade execution.

Scottrade® Advisor Services will reimburse transfer fees up to $100 charged by another broker when your clients transfer an account or household of accounts with a total value of $50,000 or more to Scottrade. Household is defined by mailing address. The transfer reimbursement does not currently have a termination date. However, Scottrade Advisor Services reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time without prior notice or extend the offer at its sole discretion. Void where prohibited.

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