Scottrade Opens Pearland, Texas, Office

Online investment firm provides local support for south Houston-area investors
PEARLAND, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Scottrade, a leading branch-supported online investment firm, is opening a new
branch office in Pearland, Texas, on Monday, July 20 at 2803 Business Center
Drive in the Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center. The new office will be managed by
Pete Patel, who most recently served as branch manager at Scottrade`s Houston
branch office at 919 Milam St.

"Located at the intersection of Highway 288 and Broadway St., the Pearland
office will serve investors throughout the south Houston area," Patel said.
"Customers can visit the office to learn how Scottrade`s products and services
can help them become better-informed investors."

Scottrade is an online investment firm that provides the tools and research
necessary for individuals to make their own investment decisions. The firm does
not provide investment advice, but stock brokers are available at branch offices
to answer account-related questions, provide customer service and give tutorials
on Scottrade`s online trading services.

"We have always focused on serving our customers through exceptional customer
service and feel it is important to have branch offices where our customers live
and work," said Rodger Riney, Scottrade Founder and CEO. "While most of our
customers trade online, our branch network of more than 400 local offices allows
us to provide a better customer experience for self-directed investors."

The Pearland branch office marks Scottrade`s 30th branch office in Texas. Other
local offices are located in Sugar Land and Kingwood, as well as five offices in
the greater Houston area.

Scottrade`s Pearland office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
and can be reached at 713-340-1223. After-hours support is available 6 a.m. to
10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more
information, visit www.scottrade.com.

About Scottrade

As a leading online investment firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment
products, online trading services and market research tools to help investors
take control of their financial future. Scottrade provides customers the
convenience of buying many stocks online at just $7 per trade and the support of
the largest branch network among online investment firms, with more than 400
nationwide branch offices. Named Highest in Investor Satisfaction by J.D. Power
and Associates, Scottrade is dedicated to exceptional customer service and
unprecedented value. Scottrade is also one of FORTUNE magazine`s "100 Best
Companies to Work For" in America. For more information, visit
www.scottrade.com.

Scottrade
Ben Gillham, 314-965-1555 x3411
bgillham@scottrade.com

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