| If you live in the 
              United States, you should complete a customized 
              online account application that starts on this 
              screen. The process is straight forward. Just follow 
              the directions. | 
 
           
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                      | Step 
                      1 - Account Registration |  | 
 
           
              | Select how you would 
              like your account registered. The most common 
              registration types are Individual, Joint Tenants with 
              Rights of Survivorship, and IRA's. For descriptions 
              of these and other registration types visit Types of Account Registrations.   | 
 
           
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              | Indicate whether you 
              want to open a cash account or a margin account. A 
              cash account enables you to buy or sell securities on 
              a cash basis. A margin account gives you the option 
              to buy or sell on a cash basis or borrow funds using 
              your marginable securities or cash as collateral.   If you are opening a 
              margin account you are additionally required to 
              complete a Margin Agreement.  | 
 
           
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                      | Step 
                      3 - State of Residence |  | 
 
           
              | Specify your state of 
              residence. (If your address is 
              outside of the United States, see our generic account application for alternative 
              instructions.)   | 
 
           
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                      | Step 
                      4 - Preliminary Data |  | 
 
           
              | Check all of the 
              following that apply:    |