GLOSSARY

Nominee account

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

An account structure where a broker holds shares on the register on behalf of many customers at once.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

The standard structure behind almost every retail brokerage account.

WATCH OUT FOR

It's normal, not a red flag — but it's worth knowing your broker holds legal title, not you.

EXPLAINED IN

Nominee accounts: who actually holds your shares

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