I can easily get a real person in front of me, there's not a million layers of bureaucracy, and most importantly - no bullshit fees. I don't constantly get my bank drained just for having an account in the first place.
To join mine, I bought a $5 share (as a minor) and continue to get a $5 dividend many many years later (but I gotta close the account to get the accrued dividends...).
I gotta go to the AGM one day. I hear it's catered.
I can easily get a real person in front of me, there's not a million layers of bureaucracy, and most importantly - no bullshit fees. I don't constantly get my bank drained just for having an account in the first place.