Q: Can I access my account online?
A: Yes, you can access your account via www.factc.com. To set up online viewing, please send an email containing your account number(s) to jmorello@factc.com and you will receive back a confirmation email containing your username and password as well as instructions on getting started. If you have any problems, please feel free to call 561-948-7473 for assistance.
 Q: Who is Ridge Clearing?
A: As a broker/dealer, First American cannot clear your trades or custody your assets in house. We use Ridge as our clearing firm to perform these duties. Ridge is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), which was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Automatic Data Processing (NYSE: ADP). Broadridge has a 44-year history of providing innovative solutions to the financial services industry and publicly owned companies. Ridge is a member of New York Stock Exchange, Financial Industry Regulatory Association (FINRA), Euroclear, Cedel and the Citibank Global Custodian Clearance Network. For more information about Ridge, please visit www.ridgeclearing.com.
Q: What are some of the fees associated with my account at First American Capital & Trading?
A: For a schedule of fees, please visit the disclosures section of this website by clicking http://www.factc.com/ADPDisclosure.pdf
Q: How do I deposit funds into my account at First American?
A: You can deposit funds into your account via check or wire transfer (additional paperwork required for wire transfer). All checks must be made out to Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing with your account number referenced in the memo area. Checks must be sent to:
First American Capital & Trading Corp.
Attn: Relationship Management
1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 250
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Q: Can I deposit funds in foreign currencies?
A: Yes you can but you will require different wire instructions depending on the currency. Please refer to the chart below for specific instructions.
Chase Cash Instructions ( MS Word)
Q: How do I withdraw funds from my brokerage account?
A: You can request a check to be sent to your address of record or a wire transfer to be made directly to your bank. Please note that all wire transfers must be to a same name like account. Pursuant to industry Anti-Money Laundering Rules, we do not make third party wire transfers. Please fax a signed letter of authorization requesting a check or a completed Wire Request to (561) 948-7471, Attn: Jennifer Morello. You may use the format included below:
Wire Request ( MS Word)
Give us a call to see how First American may be able to help you and your end clients.
First American Capital and Trading Corp.
1499 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 250
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tel. (561) 948-7470 Fax. (561) 948-7471
Email: info@factc.com
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