What is the difference between BMO and BMO Nesbitt Burns?

In 1987, BMO Bank of Montreal acquired Nesbitt Thomson, then one of Canada’s oldest and most respected investment houses. In 1994, BMO Bank of Montreal also acquired Burns Fry, one of the largest dealers of Canadian equities and debt securities. Nesbitt Thomson and Burns Fry then merged to become BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Is Nesbitt Burns part of BMO?

As a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns has the expertise to manage even the most sophisticated wealth needs.

What is a broker dealer firm?

A broker-dealer (B-D) is a person or firm in the business of buying and selling securities for its own account or on behalf of its customers. The term broker-dealer is used in U.S. securities regulation parlance to describe stock brokerages because most of them act as both agents and principals.

What does finra stand for?

the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
FINRA Utility Menu To protect investors and ensure the market’s integrity, FINRA—the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority—is a government-authorized not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. broker-dealers.

How much money do you need to invest with Nesbitt Burns?

With a minimum investment of $100,000, clients pay an annual fee, instead of commissions on every transaction. BMO Nesbitt Burns Architect Program.

What is Nesbitt Burns Gateway?

ABOUT CLIENT GATEWAY BMO Nesbitt Burns’ Gateway® online client information centre provides access to that information day or night, anywhere you have an Internet connection. Gateway opens the door to an abundance of online features, from account information to online investing tools.

Are broker/dealers registered with the SEC?

Most “brokers” and “dealers” must register with the SEC and join a “self-regulatory organization,” or SRO. This section covers the factors that determine whether a person is a broker or dealer.

Whats the difference between the SEC and FINRA?

FINRA is also under the purview of the SEC. In short, FINRA is tasked with regulating brokerage firms and stockbrokers, while the SEC is more focused on individual investors.

What is a good management fee for investment?

around 0.25% to 0.75%
In Canada, a good MER for an exchange traded fund (ETF) is usually around 0.25% to 0.75%. A MER above 1.5% is usually considered high, and some MERs are higher than 3%.

How do I transfer money to my BMO InvestorLine account?

1. If you wish to transfer to an existing BMO InvestorLine account, sign in to your account, select the Account Services tab, and click on Forms.
2. To transfer to a new account, select the Transfer an Account link under the Fund Your Account section on the BMO InvestorLine Online Application.

Who started Nesbitt Burns?

Nesbitt, Thomson and Company

Industry	Financial services
Founded	1912
Founders	Arthur J. Nesbitt Peter A. T. Thomson
Defunct	1994
Fate	Merged with Burns Fry