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Securities broker firms work with all the exchanges, either directly or through agents, to acquire or sell securities for their clients. Most brokers also will acquire certificates of deposit and U.S. and municipal bonds for their clients and these investments can also be acquired directly form their sponsors (e.g., Federal Reserve, state and national banks, credit unions, etc.).
