What is a "shareholder of record"
“Shareholder of record” is a legal term that refers to a shareholder who owns shares of stock directly, rather than through a third party. If you hold shares through a brokerage account, you are probably not a shareholder of record. Note that “shareholder of record” is purely a legal definition: You are the legal owner of your Boyd Gaming shares, regardless of whether they’re registered to you or held in a brokerage account.
If you hold shares through a brokerage, you should contact your broker directly with any questions or issues regarding your stock account (such as name or address changes, or stock transfers).