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Where can I find more about First Internet Securities Network (FISN)?

How do I open a new account?

  • Go to the New Accounts page and follow the directions there.

What does a broker do for me?

  • Opens, approves and monitors your account by obtaining, verifying and retaining your account information and documents.
  • Provides investment advice suitable for you.
  • Accepts orders and other instructions form you regarding your account, and promptly and accurately transmitting those orders and instructions to FISN's clearing and execution firm.
  • Operates in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to activities within your account.
  • Maintains the required books and records.
  • Investigates and respondes to any question or complaints you have about your account.

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Is my account insured or protected?

  • Up to $500,000 coverage by Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Coverage for up to $100,000 on cash balances is included in this $500,000 limit.
  • "Securities in accounts carried by National Financial Services LLC (NFS), are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC") up to $500,000 (including cash claims limited to $100,000). NFS has arranged for additional unlimited insurance protection for cash and securities to supplement its SPIC coverage. Neither coverage protects against a decline in the market value of securities."
  • The account is not FDIC insured like a bank deposit account.
  • Neither SIPC nor excess SIPC coverage protects against a decline in the market value of securities.

Is FISN registered with the Securities Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies?

  • Yes, we are. Click here to verify our credentials with any of the applicable regulatory groups.

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What do you charge for commissions and other fees?

  • Our fees and commission charges are listed and explained on the commission page.

What is myStreetscape®?

  • Simply, myStreetscape® is an Internet based system developed for the individual investor to help manage their entire portfolio from a home or office computer via the internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

How do I get a myStreetscape® account?

  • 1) You must hold a FISN securities account.

    2) Request a sign-on user name & temporary password as either a 
    view only account or a full-trading for equities and mutual funds customer.

    3) Logon and enter temporary password. Then change the password
     to a personal one that only you know.

    4) Read agreement and accept.

    5) You are now activated.

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(800)351-4494
(240)497-0400
4800 Montgomery Lane Suite 880
Bethesda, MD 20814
Mon-Fri 8:30am- 5:00pm
Fax: 240-497-0199
Email: fisn@aol.com