Where to open coverdell

[nydad]

Since Vanguard doesn't allow you to open coverdells anymore, any suggestions on a low-cost place to open one? I'd like the ability to buy Vanguard mutual funds and not pay any purchase or account maintenance fees if possible. I previously had a schwab account and was ok with that but closed it a while ago. Other suggestions?

[mhc]

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=108183

This thread has some suggestions.

[BornInCA]

I also posted a thread on Vanguard Coverdell here:
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=110630

[JustMe]

I'd like the ability to buy Vanguard mutual funds and not pay any purchase or account maintenance fees if possible.

If you don't mind online statements, I believe TD Ameritrade won't charge any maintenance fees. Their commission-free ETF list includes a bunch of Vanguard options, so if those meet your needs then you can avoid trading fees as well.

https://www.tdameritrade.com/account-types/education.page
https://www.tdameritrade.com/pricing/brokerage-fees.page
http://research.tdameritrade.com/grid/public/etfs/commissionfree/commissionfree.asp

Beware, though. You apparently needed to explicitly enroll in their commission-free program. Things may have changed slightly, but here are some instructions from Jonathan at My Money Blog.

I recently opened a TDA account for my new model portfolio and in my haste to make trades, I forgot to enroll in the commission-free ETF program. I wish it was part of the application process, but you have to open, fund, navigate to “Home” > “My Profile”, and then enroll manually.

http://www.mymoneyblog.com/td-ameritrade-offers-100-commission-free-etfs.html

[dandan14]

Scottrade does them. I opened mine there.