E*Trade commonly restricts account with no notice, alleging "unusual activity," and then places hurdle after hurdle in your way to get access back to your account and your money. Horrible customer service -- wait times of 1 hour or more very common. No email or chat customer service, and one main phone number for all callers. Search "ETrade complaints BBB" in a search engine, and you will get a sampling. Atlanta branch office representative provided some glimmer of hope, but not enough to offset the horrible telephone customer service. Run far, run fast, away from E*Trade. read more