Anne Keller Smith wrote <Hi, I'm just in need to vent, I'm sad, because I guess I have to sell my 15 shares of Apple stock. Not because I want to, but because my "discount" broker (bought twice by other firms) is going to charge a $25/month fee for small accounts.> Anne I am sad to hear about this, but if you have no intention of selling them soon ask your broker to send the certificates to you and tell him you no longer need his services. You got the stock and he's out the door-no charge. When you wish to sell them you may need a broker again but hey, that's years from now.