At "A Dash" we let the big guys do the marketing research for us. Television ads for online brokers indicate that "leading investors" are thinking for themselves instead of relying upon help from their former investment advisors. Not wanting to be completely alone, however, investors want some help and comfort. The online firms have "licensed representatives" available to offer help 24/7. How is this working out? We are interested in learning more about the experiences of individual investors who have decided to direct their own investments. We are also interested in investment advisors whose clients direct all or a portion of their own accounts. The information is for our book research, would be quoted only with permission, and names withheld in any references. The names or email addresses will not be used for any commercial purpose beyond our research. Please submit via our email address, at the ...