Who to Start a Roth IRA with

I'd always suggest Vanguard or Fidelity because of the variety of low expense index funds.

But I don't do much IRA investing in anything but low expense index funds.

i know this is a lazy answer, but I'd probably start one with one of the companies you already use, just because it would be one less password to keep up with

I've been using Schwab for all my financial needs (except the mortgage and HELOC) for 20 years or more. That's checking, brokerage, Roth and 401(k) - and I've seen no reason to switch.

Schwab's fund expense ratios are generally competitive with Vanguard. You can even buy Vanguard funds, although it'll cost more than if you have your account at Vanguard. That said, Schwab's funds are just fine.

So if you are just dead set on getting Vanguard funds (and they are indeed good choices) then I'd open an account at Vanguard. If you're open to other funds too that can and often are every bit as good, Schwab is a good choice.

Also consider the web interface, you'll be working with it often after all.

Vanguard. Mutual Funds, ETF 0 comm trades, stocks, bonds, options, CDs all in one place. Easy to use and competitive commissions.

I love Vanguard. Very user friendly with low fees.

I use Vanguard and Fidelity. It's hard to beat some of their ultra-low fee mutual funds in the first place and buying the funds directly from the house that manages it should eliminate any brokerage fees, making it possible to buy a little each week without getting eaten alive by commissions.

Also, you can have as many IRAs as you wish, so if you want to open an IRA with more than one investment house or bank to take advantage of things like the commission free purchases each one offers, you can. You just have to make sure that you don't invest more than the yearly limit across all of them in total.

Vanguard