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Have you ever wondered why your broker calls you on a not irregular basis? Is it out of genuine concern for your portfolio, or is there something else they could be trying to accomplish?
If you read The Motley Fool, then chances are good you have a brokerage account. And if you have a brokerage account, then chances are good you've received unsolicited phone calls from one of your broker's representatives -- be it E*Trade Financial (ETFC), Charles Schwab (SCHW 0.13%), TD Ameritrade (AMTD), or Bank of America (BAC -0.21%), just to name a few.
In the video below, I explain their motivation for doing so and the one thing you should keep in mind when they offer advice.
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