Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents or brokers (except securities brokerages and commodity contracts brokerages) in buying and selling financial contracts and those providing financial investment services (except securities and commodity exchanges, portfolio management, and investment advice). Illustrative Examples: Bank trust offices Fiduciary agencies (except real estate) Exchange clearinghouses, commodities or securities Escrow agencies (except real estate) Stock quotation services Cross-References.