Brokerage accounts are usually the best way to manage your money in the US. They share a lot of features with bank accounts and often blend together: ACH transfers, wires, and checks.
Suggested options
- Robinhood: simple UX, fastest to get started, best mobile experience
- Charles Schwab: best for active traders, reliable customer service
- E-Trade: easy wire transfers, provided with most employee stock plans
How to choose
Pick the one that matches how you actually invest. If you want clean UX and simple execution, Robinhood is the best. If you want deeper trading tools and support, Schwab is a workhorse.