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What are you investing for? How do you want your account to be managed? It's smart to plan ahead. Tell us a little more. It's smart to plan ahead. Tell us a little more. This account will only be used for education-related expenses Who will need access to this account? How do you want your account managed following your rollover? How do you want your account to be managed? How do you want your account to be managed? How do you want your account to be managed? How do you want your account to be managed? Which best describes your business right now? What type of retirement account are you moving assets from? When do you plan to pay taxes? When I make withdrawals As I contribute Will your business contribute to employees' accounts? How much will you invest to start? Starting with less than $1,000? How much will you invest to start? Starting with less than $1,000? How much will you contribute to start? Starting with less than $1,000? How much will you contribute to start? Starting with less than $1,000? How much will you contribute to start? Starting with less than $1,000? How much will you contribute to start? Starting with less than $1,000? Great! Let's get you started: Get started with a Financial Solutions Advisor Get started with our online application, then review your financial picture with an advisor. Select an account to continue Great! Based on your responses, this account may be right for you: Great! Based on your responses, these accounts may be right for you: You'll need to open a matching IRA before moving assets. This account may be right for you: You'll need to open a matching IRA before moving assets. One of these accounts may be right for you: You're almost there! Based on your responses, these plans may best match your business: You're almost there! Based on your responses, this plan may best match your business: If you're unsure what type of retirement account to open, please ask your employer. Individual brokerage account Merrill Guided Investing Roth IRA Traditional IRA Traditional IRA Rollover NextGen 529 Plan Joint brokerage account Custodial Brokerage (UGMA/UTMA) SEP IRA

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What are you investing for?

General investingRetirementEducation

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How do you want your account to be managed?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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It's smart to plan ahead. Tell us a little more.

I'm moving assets from an existing retirement accountI'm opening a new retirement accountThis will be a retirement account through my small business

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It's smart to plan ahead. Tell us a little more.

This account will only be used for education-related expenses

iEnjoy tax advantages andhigh contribution limits

I want the flexibility to use funds for other expenses

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Who will need access to this account?

Just meTwo or more individualsJust me, on behalf of a minor

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How do you want your account managed following your rollover?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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How do you want your account to be managed?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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How do you want your account to be managed?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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How do you want your account to be managed?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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How do you want your account to be managed?

I'll select my own investmentsI prefer a portfolio that's managed for me

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Which best describes your business right now?

I'm self-employedI have employeesI am an employee

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What type of retirement account are you moving assets from?

An employer plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b)Traditional IRARoth IRASEP or SIMPLE Plan

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When do you plan to pay taxes?

When I make withdrawals

iPay no tax on earningsuntil you make withdrawals

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Will your business contribute to employees' accounts?

Yes, the business will make contributionsI'm not sure, but I'd like the option to decide annually

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How much will you invest to start?

Between $1,000 and $20,000At least $20,000

Starting with less than $1,000?

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How much will you invest to start?

Between $1,000 and $20,000At least $20,000

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How much will you contribute to start?

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Starting with less than $1,000?

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How much will you contribute to start?

Between $1,000 and $20,000At least $20,000

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How much will you contribute to start?

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Or manage your own investments and pay no annual fee

Open a self-directed account instead

Or manage your own investments and pay no annual fee

Open a self-directed account instead

Or manage your own investments and pay no annual fee

Open a self-directed account instead

Or manage your own investments and pay no annual fee

Open a self-directed account instead

Or manage your own investments and pay no annual fee

Open a self-directed account instead

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Get started with our online application, then review your financial picture with an advisor.

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Great! Based on your responses, this account may be right for you:

Great! Based on your responses, these accounts may be right for you:

You'll need to open a matching IRA before moving assets. This account may be right for you:

You'll need to open a matching IRA before moving assets. One of these accounts may be right for you:

You're almost there! Based on your responses, these plans may best match your business:

You're almost there! Based on your responses, this plan may best match your business:

If you're unsure what type of retirement account to open, please ask your employer.

Individual brokerage account

Manage your own investments and pursue your financial goals through a personal account.

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Roth IRA

Benefit from the potential to earn tax-free income and greater withdrawal flexibility in retirement.

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Traditional IRA

Benefit from the potential to reduce current taxes, while enjoying tax-deferred growth potential (contributions may be tax deductible).

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Traditional IRA

Maintain your traditional 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan's tax-deferred status while consolidating your assets.

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Rollover

Maintain your retirement plan's tax-deferred status while consolidating your assets.

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NextGen 529 Plan

Enjoy tax advantages, diverse investment options and high contribution limits to help you save for future education expenses.

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Joint brokerage account

Manage your own investments and pursue your financial goals through an account with up to four owners.

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Custodial Brokerage (UGMA/UTMA)

Set aside money on behalf of a minor to pay for education or other expenses.

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SEP IRA

Benefit from the flexibility to contribute as your cash flow allows, with contribution limits nearly 10 times higher than a traditional IRA.

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Roth IRA
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