Charles Schwab is known for its customer support and service.

Charles Schwab is known for its customer support and service. They take care of their clients, regardless of how much money they’ve got invested, and it shows: Charles Schwab took top honors for DIY investors in J.D. Power’s 2019 customer satisfaction study.

At $4.95 per trade, Schwab’s stock, ETF, and option fees are among the most competitive in the industry, and you’ll find many mutual funds that are almost completely free of fees. You can decide whether you want to be active or more passive in managing your account without having to worry about meeting a required trading volume.