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Fidelity specializes in self-directed investing, retirement planning, and advanced trading tools. For serious investing, Fidelity offers superior tools; for basic banking, BofA is adequate but not specialized."},{"question":"Which has better customer service?","answer":"Both offer 24/7 phone support, but Fidelity is widely praised for investment-specific expertise (J.D. Power ranks Fidelity #1 in investor satisfaction), while Bank of America's service varies by location and branch. For investment questions, Fidelity's advisors are more knowledgeable; for banking issues, BofA's branch staff can help immediately."},{"question":"Is my money safer at Bank of America or Fidelity?","answer":"Both are equally safe. Bank of America deposits are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account type. Fidelity's brokerage accounts are protected by SIPC up to $500,000 (including $250,000 cash). Both companies are regulated by the Federal Reserve and SEC. 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