Yes, I can echo that type of experience. I have placed orders through Vanguard Brokerage Services, whose trading platform is driven by DLJ, and I get fills much more quickly and sometimes at a better price than my Limit order. MyTrack is somewhat better (although I must admit that I do not use their ability to specify routing of the order). Schwab, on the other hand is atrocious, and will rape the rube.