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Our online tools allow shareholders to complete any tasks digitally. Please read through the information on frequently asked questions below for answers to common inquiries. Please click on the Shareholder Login button for real-time transactions and updates to access your account information in the Shareholder Portal.
To maintain the security of your account, when logging in to the Shareholder Portal, you may receive a one-time security code via email. The email code is valid only for a limited time and must be entered to continue your login to your account.
If you utilize a finance or budgeting application (e.g., Mint/Intuit, Yodlee, Fiserv, etc.), you may receive a Security Authentication email due to a login attempt through that service. Please note, due to the security features on your Shareholder Portal account, you may not be able to import information for your holdings with Broadridge into these services. Please check with your service provider to determine if this situation applies to you.
If your stock issuer offers dividend reinvestment options, you can enroll and change your dividend payment options online by selecting the Dividend Options link in the Account Services menu. Please review your plan documents for complete options.
View and print account statements using the Statements and Tax Forms link under Account Services. When you sign up for e-delivery, you will be notified via email when a statement is posted for your review.
Annual tax documents (1099-DIV and 1099-B) will also be available for you digitally, so you have all your reportable tax forms available when you are ready to file. You may receive a stand-alone tax document, or the information may be included with a year-end statement.
Share transfers can be initiated online using the Legal Transfer Wizard under the Account Services menu in your Shareholder Portal account. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the information required to transfer your shares, and when possible, you may be able to submit your transfer request online.
If your stock issuer offers direct stock purchase options, you can enroll and set up one-time or recurring purchases online by selecting the Purchase Shares link in the Account Services menu in your Shareholder Portal account. Please review your plan documents for complete options.
Sell shares online by selecting the Sell Shares link under the Account Services menu. Here you may choose either a batch, market, or limit order and designate the number of shares you wish to liquidate.
Ensure your funds are received quickly and securely by signing up for Direct Deposit using the Banking Information link in the Account Services menu. For your account security, there is a 5-day setup period to confirm your new direct deposit account before it may be used for payments.
A shareholder can find their current share position on their recent statement, check stub, or ACH confirmation. If you have not received a statement, check, or confirmation recently or cannot find your recent document, you can find out how many shares you hold by utilizing our online Shareholder Portal or contacting our call center. You can contact Broadridge by:
Broadridge does not maintain beneficiary records on behalf of shareholders as a transfer agent. However, you have options in registering your account that may assist you with your estate planning. You may register a Transfer on Death (TOD) account or a Trust account. Please read the descriptions below to determine if these account types apply to your situation.
Transfer on Death Account: This is an account where a shareholder can name one beneficiary. If the shareholder(s) die(s), the assets will be transferred to the named beneficiary. If you wish to name multiple beneficiaries, you must establish separate accounts detailing a different beneficiary.
A registered shareholder is the owner of record on the books of the corporation, generally kept by the transfer agent. The registered shareholder may be an individual, a trust, a broker, etc. Registered shareholders receive dividends, proxies and other communications directly from the corporation via the transfer agent or the corporation directly.
Securities held in a brokerage account, and registered in the name of the broker or other institution, are referred to as being in "street name" or "beneficial shares." If you keep your stock with your broker in a broker account, you are a "street name" holder and are not directly registered on the company's records as maintained by the transfer agent. Company mailings, including dividends, will reach you through your broker. If you wish to move your shares from registered to beneficial ownership or vice versa, please contact your broker to initiate an electronic transfer of shares.
Individual Registration - This registration gives sole ownership to the single individual and requires that the person's legal name be used. The use of a first name is desirable. Example: Mary Smith is preferred instead of M. Smith.
Joint Registration - Several types of Joint Registration exist including Joint Tenants with right of survivorship, Tenants by the Entirety and Tenants in Common.
Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship - This registration is used when two or more individuals have equal claim to the shares. Should one of the parties die, ownership of the shares passes to the surviving tenant(s). Example: Mary Smith & Barbara Smith JT TEN or JTWROS.
Tenants In Common - This registration allows an appropriate portion of the shares to pass to the estate of the holder upon the holder's death rather than to the surviving tenant. Example: Mary Smith & Barbara Smith Ten Com.
Custodial Registration - There are several custodial registrations possible. A custodial registration requires the names of the custodian and the beneficial owner. A custodial registration for a minor is a common form of this registration type. For example: Mary Smith Cust Don Smith NY Unif Trans Min Act.
Trust Registration - Registering shares in the name of a Trust requires that specific information be provided: the name of the trust and/or the maker or beneficiary and the date of the trust instrument. For example: Mary Jones Tr U/A dtd 4/15/98 The Mary Jones Trust FBO Mary Jones.
Online transfers to new or existing Broadridge accounts are available for some account types. The Broadridge online transfer Smart Forms application cannot be used to transfer shares to or from a brokerage account. Shares held in certificate form cannot be transferred using the Smart Forms application.
When surrendering the original stock certificate(s), please do not sign the back for your security. We recommend that all certificates be mailed to Broadridge through USPS registered mail or a courier service that provides a return receipt. It is suggested that the shipment be insured for 2% of the current value of the shares for domestic shipments and 4% of the current value if the package is originating overseas.
Your transfer request must be submitted by mail and cannot be accepted via email or fax. The completed Legal Transfer Form, the original stock certificate(s) (if applicable), and supplemental documentation (if required) may be mailed to the following address for processing:
In the event of loss, a surety bond may be required to replace the certificates. A surety bond is typically obtained by paying a premium to the surety company equal to 2% or 4% of the current value of the shares requiring replacement. A Lost Certificate Administrative fee will also be assessed. Broadridge will assist with obtaining a surety bond from our independent insurance provider, The Chubb Corporation, or you can secure one on your own. Once you notify us of your certificate loss, we will initiate the process for you and then ask that you finalize the paperwork and submit the appropriate payment for processing.
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) entitles transfer agents and corporate issuers to receive signature guarantees to protect them against fraudulent and unauthorized transfers. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations define the financial institutions eligible to provide such signature guarantees, e.g., commercial banks, brokers, credit unions, savings, and loan institutions. Signature Guarantee Programs have been developed, and eligible financial institutions which subscribe to such programs are issued "Medallion Guarantee Stamps." Transfer agents are obligated to ensure that such stamps appear on the transfer documents and are entitled to refuse a transfer of shares if a signature is not guaranteed with a stamp.
The stamp is imprinted with special ink used to validate its authenticity. The provider of the stamp or guarantor reviews documentation provided by you, the signer, and by issuing the stamp, warrants at the time of signing the signature was genuine, and the signer was an appropriate person to endorse the signer had legal capacity to sign. The guarantor institution should verify the medallion stamp is sufficient to cover the value of assets being transacted upon. A notary stamp/seal or consulate stamp is unacceptable when transferring stock ownership.
You should be able to obtain a Medallion Signature Guarantee through your bank, broker, or another financial institution. There may be a fee to get an MSG. Contact your financial institution to determine if they offer this service, or visit msglookup.com to locate a financial institution in your area that provides the service. Alternatively, you may obtain an MSG through eSignature Guarantee, an online platform that offers signature guarantees, by visiting their website, www.esignatureguarantee.com. Use promo code BROADRIDGE for a 5% discount and free shipping of the stamped forms.
DRS Book-Entry shares are electronic shares held within your account outside of an offered Dividend Reinvestment or Direct Stock Purchase Plan. DRS Book-Entry shares are not represented in physical form as a stock certificate.
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