Empire Energy Corporation Intl. (fka EEGC)

[missouri]

I know very little about internet stock trading. I started a little over 2 years ago with my first purchase of stock over the internet with a couple thousand shares of EEGC. Since that time I have purchased quite a few more. I know several of the people who post on this board have shares in the high 6 and low 7 figure range. When the stock becomes worth considerably more than it is now, at what point do you start thinking about the security of internet trading and E trade or Scott trade's ability to protect your investment? Is it advisable to pursue local investment firm involvement?