Commission rates vary depending on your account service: Online, Auto-Trade, Broker-Assist, and Professional Trading.

For a comprehensive list of commissions and fees, please CLICK HERE

AOS, Inc. is a member of SIPC, which protects securities customers of its members up to $500,000 (including $100,000 for claims of cash). Informational brochure available upon request or at www.sipc.org .

$2,000. For information on our margin policies, CLICK HERE

No, the same commission rates for online trading apply to Auto-Trade. If you choose to Auto-Trade a financial newsletter service, you also have access to AOS' online trading platform or Broker-Assist services through the AOS Trade Desk.

For more information on Auto-Trade, CLICK HERE. For details on commission rates and account fees, CLICK HERE.

For a comprehensive list of Margin Rates, Minimum Equity Requirements, Debit Interest Rates, and Credit Interest Rates, CLICK HERE

1. Click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Log into your account by entering your username and password and clicking Submit.

If username and password are correct, you will immediately access Account Overview.

If you receive any errors during this step, please call AOS Customer Service at 1-800-569-3330 for assistance.

1. Click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Log into your account by entering your username and password and clicking Submit.
3. From the Account drop-down menu, select Profile.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the Profile page.
5. Enter your new password in the "New Password" and "Confirm Password" fields.
6. Click "Update Password".

Your password has now been updated.

1. Click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Under "Log into your account", click on the link "Did you forget your password?"
3. Enter your username and email address.
4. An email with a special URL hyperlink will be sent to the email address currently on file for your account. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the verification and change process.

1. Log into your account by clicking the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Enter your Username and Password.
3. Under the Account drop-down menu, select the Link Account link.
4. To Verify Account Information (STEP 1), enter the following:
   • AOS account number you wish to link to your current username and password.
   • SSN, Tax ID, or Passport number
   • Date of birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

   IMPORTANT NOTE: If you receive any errors during this step, please call AOS Customer Service at 1-800-569-3330 for assistance.

5. You have successfully linked an additional account!
   • You will now see the account numbers linked to the username and password by clicking on the arrow in the account number display window located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
   • Switch between accounts by selecting the account number you wish to view.
6. To return to the Overview, History, or Profile for your accounts, select the corresponding link from the Account drop-down menu.

1. Click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Enter your Username and Password.
3. Under the Account drop-down menu, click on the History link.
4. In the Account History window, click on the Account number menu and select the account you wish to view.
   • Under "Search by Date", select 30 days, 60, days, 90 days, 12 months, 18 months or Date Range.
   • When selecting Date Range, enter the beginning ("From") and end ("To") dates in the "dd/mm/yyyy" format.
5. If you desire, you may refine your search by: Filter By Symbol, Select Account Type, Include Cash Movement.
6. Click on Submit.
7. Once the search is complete, results will appear on screen. You may print this information by clicking on the Printable Version link.
8. You may also save and print this table by clicking on the Download to Excel link. Note: To save and print in Excel format, your computer must have Microsoft Excel installed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not real-time data. The values will display the Account History as of the previous trade day's market close for the account selected.

1. To log into your account, click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. You are now at your Account Overview.
4. Under the Account navigation drop-down menu, click the Auto-Trade Manager link.

For step-by-step assistance online you may click the link title "Auto-Trade Manager Instructions".

To return to Account Overview or navigate to a different window such as History or Positions, click on the desired link under the Account navigation drop-down menu.

REMBEMBER: You can also change the SERVICE or DOLLAR AMOUNT ALLOCATION, NUMBER OF CONTRACTS, OR PERCENTAGE OF ACCOUNT VALUE with a signed request the following ways:

1. E-mail changes to: autotrade@aosbroker.com
2. Fax changes to: (312) 253-0376
3. Mail changes to: AOS, Inc., 311 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1525 Chicago, IL 60606

1. Click the Securities hyperlink in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
2. Enter your Username and Password.
3. Under the Account drop-down menu, click on the Documents link.
4. Click the Confirms, Monthly Statements or Money Market Statements link.
5. To view a Confirm/Statement for a specific date click on the corresponding filename.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To view, print or save Daily Confirms or Monthly Statements your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

You may download the AOS Client Center Guide or contact customer service via email at service@aosbroker.com or call toll free at 1-800-569-3330.

For a comprehensive guide to the AOS Client Center, CLICK HERE

Upon receipt of your completed application (with original signature) and proper identification materials by AOS, the application will be processed by our Compliance Department. An AOS account number will be assigned and the account will be open. A new account e-mail with your AOS account number will be sent once the account has been approved. To begin trading in the account, account funds must be cleared.

Check deposits require 24-48 hours on average to post. You may send checks with new application materials (Please note: AOS does not accept cashiers checks, money orders, or third party checks).

Wire transfers will post within 24 hours of the transfer submission (Please note: An AOS account number must be assigned prior to submitting the wire transfer).

Account transfers (or "ACAT" – the transfer of funds from one brokerage account to another) take an average of 7-10 business days (Please note: Any open positions that are transferred will be frozen and unreachable while the transfer is in progress).

Approval for opening a securities account is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: investment objective, trading strategies to be utilized, financial background, and trading experience. There are 6 levels of option trading approval. You may apply for an account to trade cash (no option and no margin), cash and option, or cash, option and margin.

AOS will approve clients for suitable types of trading based on guidelines provided by the FINRA. If you have any specific questions about AOS's account approval guidelines, please contact us at service@aosbroker.com or toll free at 1-800-569-3330.

You can trade options within your IRA by opening an IRA account with AOS. The same FINRA guidelines for approval will be followed, although there are additional restrictions of trading on Margin.

AOS provides Traditional, Rollover, Roth, and SEP IRAs. There is an annual custodian fee for all IRA accounts of $45. No other additional fees apply.

The answer is most likely "yes". AOS can open securities accounts for most foreign residents. As part of the AOS new account application, if you are not a US Citizen, you will be asked to complete a W8-BEN.

Please review the list below to ensure that you are not a resident of a restricted country. If your country of citizenship appears on this list, AOS will not be able to approve your account for trading privileges.

AOS cannot open accounts in the following countries: Balkans, Belarus, Canada, Cuba, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Zimbabwe.

For Securities Account Funding information, CLICK HERE