      Once you have found the right broker, the next step is to open andfund the account. Depending upon the type of account and the fundingmethod, this process can take anywhere from two days to three weeks.Writing out-of-state checks is a great way to delay the process by a weekor more. If you are transferring cash, I suggest wiring your funds. Thiscan be done from your bank or from another broker and is the fastest way totransfer funds.