Discover More About Our Culture & Personality:

Every company has a personality. The question is: does that personality inspire you and make you feel at home? [WE BELIEVE OURS DOES.] Does the company you are exploring view its people as its most valuable resource? [WE CERTAINLY DO.]

Learn About Our Mission & Our Industry Impact:

Our mission is simple yet far reaching: In the U.S., we want to be the investment firm of choice for the typical family, and one of the best-run companies.

In achieving our mission, we believe in:

  • Strong, responsible corporate governance
  • A market structure that treats all investors fairly and provides for increased competition
  • Empowering our associates to do the right thing for our clients
  • A commitment to responsibility that carries with it an abiding desire to keep our industry moving forward

Realize Just How Rewarding Working At TD AMERITRADE Can Be:

The work our Associates do here gets noticed. Some of our latest company awards and accolades include.

2009

TD AMERITRADE was listed as one of Forbes' "Global 2000" companies in the publication's April 27, 2009, issue. Forbes award information is available at http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/08/worlds-largest-companies-business-global-09-global_land.html.*

TD AMERITRADE has been named to Forbes' 2009 Platinum 400 list of the Best Big Companies in America. TD AMERITRADE also ranked 7th in the "Diversified Financials" industry category and 209th out of all companies. Forbes award information is available at http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/22/best-big-companies-biz-cz_sd_bigcompanies08_1222land.html.

TD AMERITRADE was named BEST in Trading Tools in SmartMoney's 2009 Broker Survey in the publication's June 2009 issue. TD AMERITRADE was also awarded a five-star rating in the Mutual Funds & Investment Products category.**

TD AMERITRADE Institutional President Tom Bradley was named to Investment Advisor Magazine's 2009 "IA 25" list in the publication's May 2009 issue. The "IA 25" is an annual listing of the most influential people in and around the investment advisory universe.

** TD AMERITRADE ranked Best in Trading Tools out of 16 Discount (Online) Brokers in SmartMoney Magazine's Annual Broker Survey in the publication's June 2009 issue. TD AMERITRADE was also awarded a five-star rating in the Mutual Funds and Investment Products category along with two other firms. For details, go to http://www.smartmoney.com/investing/stocks/SmartMoney-2009-Broker-Survey/. SmartMoney is a registered trademark of SmartMoney, a joint publishing venture between Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and HearstSM Partnership.

TD AMERITRADE Institutional, Division of TD AMERITRADE, Inc., member FINRA (www.FINRA.org)/SIPC (www.SIPC.org).

2008

Named BEST in Trading Tools and BEST in Research in SmartMoney's 2008 Broker Survey. SmartMoney magazine, June 2008***

Awarded a Five-Star Rating in SmartMoney's Mutual Funds & Investment Products category. SmartMoney magazine, June 2008***

Listed as one of Forbes' "Global 2000" companies based on sales, profits, assets and market value. Forbes magazine April 9, 2008. Forbes award information is available at http://www.forbes.com/platinum.

Honored with the "Most Innovative ETF Product Award for the Americas" for TDX Independence Exchange Traded Funds at the 2008 Global ETF Awards®

Before investing in an ETF, carefully consider the investing objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other important information, contact a Client Services representative at 800-669-3900. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

***TD AMERITRADE ranked Best in Research out of 16 Discount (Online) Brokers in SmartMoney magazine's Annual Broker Survey in the publication's June 2008 issue. Along with another firm, TD AMERITRADE was also ranked Best in Trading Tools. TD AMERITRADE was also awarded a five-star rating in the Mutual Funds & Investment Products category along with three other firms. For expanded versions of the SmartMoney tables, go to http://www.smartmoney.com/brokers. SmartMoney is a registered trademark of SmartMoney, a joint publishing venture between Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and HearstSM Partnership.

TDX Independence ETFs named "Most Innovative ETF for The Americas" category, presented at the 4th Annual Global ETF Awards on 04/17/08. More information on the award is available at http://www.exchangetradedfunds.com.

ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks and trading prices may not reflect the actual net asset value of the underlying securities.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

TDX Independence Funds, Inc. ETFs are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. Amerivest Investment Management, LLC serves as a sub-advisor to the Funds. TD AMERITRADE is not affiliated with TDX Independence Funds, Inc. or ALPS Distributors, Inc. Amerivest Investment Management, LLC is a subsidiary of TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation.