How do I contact AST Financial?

If you need assistance, you may contact AST support desk at (888) 999-0032.

How do I sell shares held by AST?

You must instruct AST to sell your shares in writing (using Form A attached to your Share Ownership Statement or another written form of share sale request) . AST will arrange to sell your shares through a broker on a stock exchange .

Is AST a real company?

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction.

How do I sell shares in the US company?

There are three main options:

1. Use a broker in the country in which the shares are listed.
2. Use a broker in the country where you are resident that can deal in the market where the shares are listed.
3. Use a broker in a third country.

Can AST sell shares?

AST aggregates all sales requests and executes sales on the open market through a non-affiliated broker. AST typically sells shares on a daily basis. We may, at our discretion, sell shares less frequently (but no later than five trading days after receipt) if the total number of shares to be sold is not sufficient.

How do I contact a transfer agent?

Contact Transfer Agent

1. U.S. and Canada toll-free: 1-888-201-5538.
2. International callers: 1-201-680-6578.
3. TDD for hearing impaired (US and Canada): 1-800-490-1493.
4. TDD for hearing impaired (International): 1-201-680-6610.

How do I sell common shares?

Selling common stock is a simple process, particularly if you hold your stock in a brokerage account. If you hold it in certificate form, the certificates must be delivered along with a stock power indicating you give permission to deposit the stock to your brokerage account.

Who owns AST?

25, 2020 /CNW/ – TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire AST Investor Services Inc.

Who owns AST trust?

AST Investor Services Inc. (Canada)
The Bank of New York
CIBC MELLON TRUST CO/Parent organizations

What does AST charge to sell shares?

The proceeds of the sale, less an administrative fee of $15.00 and commission of $0.10 per share, will be sent to you by check generally within three (3) days following the sale.

How does a stock transfer agent work for a company?

A Stock Transfer Agent works on behalf of a company. They keep a record of every outstanding stock certificate and the name of the person to whom it is registered. When stock is transferred from one person or entity to another, the Transfer Agent performs the transaction and records it. How should I send certificates to Transfer Online?

How can I transfer stock from one person to another?

When stock is transferred from one person or entity to another, the Transfer Agent performs the transaction and records it. How should I send certificates to Transfer Online? You may need to send your certificates to Transfer Online when you wish to transfer your shares. Certificates can be sent by U.S. Mail, or some form of express service.

How to transfer US stocks held in us to Canada?

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What happens to the ownership of stocks after a person?

However, the process is different if the decedent held stocks on his or her own. Transfer of stocks to a beneficiary. If a person who holds stocks designates a beneficiary prior to their death, then that beneficiary becomes the owner of the stock once the holder passes.

Can a transfer agent sell a stock certificate?

Book-entry means that the transfer agent keeps a record of your ownership of the stock in its books. This replaces the physical stock certificate. Once you have done this, you can easily sell the stock at any time. DRS protects you from fraud and other risks associated with paper certificates.

How long does it take to transfer stock to Drs?

Sell your stock shares. It will take the transfer agent approximately 10 days to transfer your paper stock to DRS. Once this is complete, you can sell the shares at any time. When you are ready to sell, contact the transfer agent and tell them to sell.

How does ACATs transfer stock from one broker to another?

The Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS) moves securities from one brokerage to another. Transfer procedures are the means by which ownership of a stock moves from one party to another.

What’s the best way to sell my stock?

Sell Shares to Transfer Agents. One way to avoid a broker is to contact the investor relations department of the corporation whose shares you own and identify the company’s transfer agent. You can sell your shares directly to the transfer agent.