AICPA Teams Up With Fidelity Investments

Posted by accountingweb on Jan 13 2000 220 printer friendly

The American Institute of CPAs has announced an exclusive arrangement with financial giant Fidelity Investments Brokerage Group to provide services and support to AICPA members who are building investment advisory practices.

Fidelity will be the exclusive provider of custody and clearing services for the AICPA's Center for Investment Advisory Services.

Fidelity will provide brokerage services, training, business development assistance, back-office support and ongoing CPA market development, according to the press release.

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