> I'm a complete idiot when it comes to investing so I have a basic
> question.  I worked for a company that has recently filed to go public
> but has not gone public yet.  I since left the company but was vested
> in some options.  I have recently purchased the options and just
> received the "proof of purchase" of those options.  I would like to
> sell these shortly after the company goes public.  My question is what
> do I need to do in order to sell these options once the company goes
> public?  Do I need to setup an online account at some place like ETrade
> or Scottrade or are there other means to sell this stock?  Thanks!