Fidelity Investments and Gateway, Inc. Bring New Financial and Technology Solutions to Consumers.Business Editors BOSTON and SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2000 Clicks and bricks alliance helps empower investors with tools and information for investing responsibly online Fidelity Investments Fidelity Investments is a group of privately held companies in the financial services industry. It is made up by two independent but closely cooperating companies, Fidelity Management and Research Corporation (FMR Co. (R) today announced an expanded alliance with Gateway (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GTW GTW Gateway, Inc. (stock symbol) GTW Global Trade Watch GTW Grand Trunk Western (railroad) GTW Gatwick Airport GTW Global Trading Web (Commerce One B2B-platform) ) to help investors monitor and manage their investments online. Under the terms of the new agreement, Fidelity(R) was named the exclusive investing sponsor of the Gateway(TM) Money:)Ware kiosks located in more than 270 Gateway Country(R) stores nationwide and Gateway's Your:)Ware 2.0(SM) solutions package. Additionally, Fidelity and Gateway will continue their successful computer discount offer and develop special programs for Fidelity customers and prospects(1). To provide easy navigation, Gateway(TM) consumer PCs shipped over the next year will include a desktop button that will directly access Fidelity's comprehensive Web site, fidelity.com, which provides a wide variety of investing and planning resources. "This alliance advances the success of the existing Fidelity/Gateway relationship and leverages the synergies of two strong consumer-focused brands built on trust, reputation and customer service excellence," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Gail McGovern, president, Fidelity Personal Investments. "As we continue to extend our high level of customer service on the Web, the expanded Fidelity/Gateway alliance will help us provide a comprehensive clicks and bricks solution for consumers who want to learn about online investing and access the tools and information they need to help them succeed." Later this month, consumers who purchase Gateway PCs or browse the Money:)Ware kiosks, can click on the prominent Fidelity desktop button to access the latest investment tools, information and resources on fidelity.com and Powerstreet(SM). In the future, Fidelity also plans to roll out online investing seminars at Gateway Country stores and work with Gateway to provide Internet access See how to access the Internet. solutions to help Fidelity and Gateway customers get started investing online Investing online has become the norm for investors and traders over the past decade with many, if not all brokers now offering online services with unique trading platforms. In the past, investors had to call up their brokers and place an order on the phone. . "Together, Gateway and Fidelity will help thousands of people do something they've never done before...use technology and the Internet to take management of their personal finances to a new level ," said Jeff Weitzen, Gateway president and chief executive officer. "We're excited to offer solutions that are simple to use, and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. training to help our clients get the most out of these products." Powerstreet - part of fidelity.com - provides investors with a comprehensive arsenal of financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against and trading tools, technology and resources in one integrated, easy-to-access location via the Web. Among its many benefits, Powerstreet offers investors the opportunity to customize their Web experience by designing a personal start page, My Fidelity(SM). About Fidelity Investments Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. offers its customers access to a full range of securities, IPOs and other public offerings for eligible brokerage customers; FundsNetwork(R) with more than 4,100 mutual funds; substantial commission savings; low margin rates; access to extensive independent research; a variety of cash management services for qualifying accounts and consolidated statement reporting. Fidelity Investments is the nation's largest mutual fund company and a leading provider of financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . Fidelity offers investment management, retirement, brokerage and shareholder services directly to individuals and institutions, and through financial intermediaries Financial intermediaries institution that provide the market function of matching borrowers and lenders or traders. . The firm also is the No. 1 provider of 401(k) retirement savings plans Noun 1. retirement savings plan - a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement pension account, pension plan, retirement account, retirement plan, retirement program, retirement savings account , the second largest discount brokerage firm discount brokerage firm A brokerage firm that discounts commissions for individuals to trade securities. Most discount brokerage firms offer limited advice but reduce their fees by 50% or more compared with full-service brokerage firms. and the third largest provider of 403(b) retirement plans for not-for-profit institutions in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . At May 31, 2000, Fidelity had total managed assets of $929.1 billion. About Gateway Gateway (NYSE:GTW), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer PC revenue in 1999 (1) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris Interactive Harris Interactive (NASDAQ: HPOL) is an American market research company that specializes in public opinion research using both telephone and surveys on online panels. The company is the product of a 1996 merger between the Gordon S. Black Company and Louis Harris & Associates. and the Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street Journal. Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with services and built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in 1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems. For more information, visit our Web site at www.gateway.com. For more complete information, including charges and expenses on any fund available through Fidelity, call or write for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. Gateway is not affiliated with Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. Members NYSE, SIPC (Simply Interactive PC) An earlier umbrella term from Microsoft and Intel for a PC that works like a home appliance. For example, it has a sealed case, uses external connectors for expansion and boots in just a couple of seconds. . 100 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110 106351/4b (1) Portions(c) 1999 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Astro, Gateway.net, Solo, the black-and-white spot design and the Gateway stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Special offer only available to Fidelity customers and prospects who mention this offer at time of sale. $50 savings on any PC purchase with a standard retail price up to and including $1,399 (excluding taxes and shipping and handling) and $100 savings on any PC purchase with a standard retail price of $1,400 or more (excluding taxes and shipping and handling). Offer valid for orders placed through Gateway over the telephone or in a Gateway Country(R) store by July 31, 2000. Prices, configurations, and the availability of this offer are subject to change without notice or obligation. Offer may be combined with other Gateway offers available to the general public. This discount can only be applied on purchases made or shipped within the U.S. and for individual use. Gateway computers are manufactured, sold and supported by Gateway, Inc. Gateway, Inc. and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. are independent companies that are not affiliated. |
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