Mutual funds remain a cornerstone of long-term investing, offering instant diversification, professional management and access to strategies tailored for retirement, wealth building, and income generation. For investors focused on buy-and-hold growth, the right brokerage can make a meaningful difference, and not just in returns, but in fees, fund access, and portfolio support.

The best brokers for mutual fund investors focus on platforms that combine low-cost access with research tools and retirement planning features. Whether you're building a Roth IRA or diversifying a taxable portfolio, these brokers offer access to no-load, no-transaction-fee (NTF) funds and long-term financial planning features. Table of Contents

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