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There’s no minimum or maximum contribution; you can withdraw money anytime. ",[1071],{"type":129,"attrs":1072},{"color":12},{"type":18,"content":1074},[1075],{"text":1076,"type":22,"marks":1077},"But what’s the right kind of brokerage account for you, and how can you get one?  ",[1078],{"type":129,"attrs":1079},{"color":12},{"type":18,"content":1081},[1082],{"text":1083,"type":22,"marks":1084},"An independent financial advisor can advise you on the best brokerage account for your financial situation and goals. They can walk you through the process of setting up an account and advise you on an investment strategy once you’re up and running. ",[1085],{"type":129,"attrs":1086},{"color":12},{"type":18,"content":1088},[1089],{"text":1090,"type":22,"marks":1091},"Here at Unbiased, we match professionals with regulated, independent financial advisors. Just fill out our simple form, letting us know more about your financial situation and needs, and we’ll send you an email that matches you with a financial advisor operating in your area. You can make an appointment to speak with your advisor at a convenient time – and the first consultation is completely free.",[1092,1093],{"type":38},{"type":129,"attrs":1094},{"color":12},"article-rich-text",{"_uid":1097,"text":1098,"component":1099},"6f199db5-51c1-47ee-9972-6ca9d1e260a9","Frequently asked questions","article-subheading",{"_uid":1101,"component":1102,"accordions":1103},"881ca4ec-13d4-446d-a5f0-5eaab7c74da0","app-accordion-group",[1104,1114,1123],{"_uid":1105,"text":1106,"title":1112,"component":1113},"94c70572-4962-4405-b12e-70197522ea75",{"type":15,"content":1107},[1108],{"type":18,"content":1109},[1110],{"text":1111,"type":22},"Having a brokerage account is an essential component of your financial strategy, as investing in the markets offers one of the most effective paths to long-term growth. 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