The Clark Financial Group, LLC (CFG) is an independent branch office of brokersXpress, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. We specialize in helping individual investors trade options and futures. If you're interested in online options and futures trading, and you'd like the support of an experienced broker without being charged extra, we can help you.  We're registered to do business nationwide, including all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Why Choose CFG for Online Options and Futures Trading?

Choose us if you want a broker who provides both discount commissions and full service support.  Choose us if you want the convenience of trading stocks, options, and futures all in the same account.  When you open an account with CFG you'll get low fees, online trading convenience, a wide array of investment options, plus the support of an experienced broker.  Compare our combination of low fees and extensive services to your current broker to see if we're right for you.

Superior Online Trading and Research Technology*

CFG clients trade using the online trading platform from optionsXpress®, which was developed specifically for option traders.  Our online trading tools are free to all of our clients, regardless of the size of your account, or how often you trade.  The optionsXpress® trading platform provides many benefits, including:

• 24 hour futures trading and after hours stock market trading
• Ability to trade stocks, options and futures in the same account
• Free real time streaming quotes, interactive charts, and financial news
• Real time account data including positions, balances, profit/loss, activity, and order status
• Ability to place option and futures spread and other multi-leg trades with one click of the button
• Ability to place advance and contingent orders such as one cancels other, one triggers other, and trailing stops
• Auto-trading so you can trade automatically based upon recommendations from your favorite advisory service or newsletter
• Virtual trading so you can test your trading skills using real markets, but fake money

Discount Commissions and Low Fees - with Full Service Support

Our combination of low fees and full service support make us a unique value to our clients.  Whether you're just looking for the convenience of online options and futures trading, or the help of an experienced broker, we can fill your needs.  We make it so you don't have to choose between discount rates and full service support.  If you have any questions about our fees or services, please call us at (800) 797-1979. Below is our commission and account fee schedule:

• $4.95 per contract (+ exchange fees) for futures and single stock futures trades
• $16.95 per contract for futures options trades
• $19.95 for equity and index option trades up to 10 contracts (+ $1.95 per contract for each contract over 10)
• $19.95 for stock and ETF trades up to 5000 shares  (+ $.01 per share for each share over 5000)
• No extra fees to have an experienced broker help you with your trades
• No extra fees for limit orders, stop orders, trailing stops, open orders, contingency orders, or complex trades
• No minimum balance required to open or maintain a cash account (margin accounts require $2,000 minimum equity)
• No inactive account fees, IRA fees, technology fees, or other miscellaneous fees
• Low margin rates ranging from broker call +1.75%, to broker call -0.50%
• Free unlimited check writing and electronic funds transfer service

Certain types of securities sold by prospectus cannot normally be sold at prices reflecting discounts from the commissions or sales charge stated in the prospectus (e.g. mutual funds and certain other registered offerings).

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1 "Best Online Broker" and "4-1/2 Stars" by Barron's, 3/6/06, 3/7/05, 3/8/04, 3/10/03, based on: Trade Execution; Trade Tech; Usability; Offerings; Research; Portfolio Reports; Access/Help; Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006.

2"Best of the Web" & "Favorite Site" 9/15/06, based on investor tools and educational services. FORBES, and other names of FORBES products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of FORBES Management Co., Inc. © 2006.

3"The Best Online Broker" by Kiplinger's 7/06, based on: Commissions/Fees; Executions; Margin Rates; Interest on Cash; Maximum Fund Transaction Fee; Responsiveness/Broker Knowledge; Research; Web Site; Cost-Basis Data; Conduct. Kiplinger's is a trademark of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. © 2006

*brokersXpress uses all the same technology that powers optionsXpress®, the top-rated online broker-dealer in Barron's 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 online broker surveys and the first broker-dealer ever to receive Barron's 4 ½ star rating (see the March 10, 2003, March 8, 2004, March 7, 2005, and March 6, 2006 issues).* brokersXpress , LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

All securities products and services are offered through brokersXpress, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC,  a Registered Investment Advisor and Registered CFTC Introducing Broker/NFA Member. Online trading has inherent risks due to system response and access times that vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors. Options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. Individuals should not enter into option transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (PDF), published by and available from the Options Clearing Corporation by calling 1-888-678-4667.  Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors.  Individuals should not enter into futures transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures & Options (PDF).  Both the options and futures risk disclosure documents are available from Charles Clark, 7300 W 110th St Suite 700, Overland Park, KS 66210, (800) 797-1979. Privacy policy is available upon request. All rights reserved. © 2006 brokersXpress, LLC. Corporate address: 311 West Monroe, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL  60606; phone (888) 280-7030.