your typical rep on the phone at amtd, etrd, scott, etc, have NO IDEA about stocks or trading
at the most, they have some schooling in investments and have been taught that buying and selling stock on the pinks or otc is evil and daytrading is sinful
I have had these girls and guys say the DUMBEST things, so no, do NOT believe the guy that answers the phone at these houses, if you happen to deal with a true broker, he may not admit to knowing you in public if you trade pinks
Sad but true ;)