I am far from an expert in brokerage firms or the stock market intricacies..and I think that is fair to say among, at least, a simple majority in America that that aforementioned introduction is agreeable.
I had invested chump change in an account for a penny stock (or three) about 8 years ago. That account got liquidated without my knowledge due to 'inactivity'..and the rep further said that it wasn't one of their policies any more. This made no sense to me but I let it slide because it was, after all, chump change. Recently, I saw a commercial for medication of the company I had invested in. I doubt my case is unique.
We the people of Main St. would like to petition the White House to look into liquidation practices of online firms for the good of common people and our great country.