Who we are 🌐
About BROK — independent broker research
BROK is an independent research and comparison service focused on retail broker evaluation. We combine regulatory checks, hands-on platform testing, and fee analysis to present clear, comparable profiles. Our goal is to give traders and investors the context they need to choose a broker that matches their strategy and risk tolerance.
Our mission
BROK exists to make broker choice clear and defensible. We believe retail investors deserve transparent, verifiable information about the platforms they use. Our mission is to curate high-quality data on custody safeguards, execution quality, fees, available instruments, and platform stability. We present that data in a format that supports side-by-side comparison and personalized decision-making. Our reporting emphasizes primary sources, including regulator registries and broker disclosures, combined with live testing. This approach helps investors assess trade-offs between cost, features, and safety. We aim to reduce friction and uncertainty so users can focus on strategy rather than platform uncertainty. We also strive for continuous improvement by updating our data, accepting user feedback, and clearly documenting methodology changes. Trust and clarity guide our editorial and research work.
Contact & Office
BROK Inc., 125 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Phone: +1 (415) 555-0130
Email: [email protected]
Our methodology
BROK uses a consistent, evidence-based evaluation framework. Each broker is reviewed across safety, costs, trade execution, product coverage, and usability. Safety assessment includes verification of regulatory registrations, client fund segregation, and custody arrangements. Cost assessment covers commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, and margin rates. Execution is evaluated using sample orders and trade reporting where available. Product coverage highlights available asset classes and derivatives. Usability and support examine platform performance, mobile apps, and customer service responsiveness. All data points link to source documents when possible. Our scoring is transparent: we publish weightings and raw metrics so readers can see how a final score was derived. We update scores quarterly or when material changes are announced. Users can request re-evaluation of a broker if they identify gaps or new information. This rigor reduces bias and supports actionable comparisons.
Team & credentials
The BROK team combines experienced analysts, former compliance officers, and technologists who run live platform tests. Our analysts have worked in brokerage operations, market regulation, and trading technology. Several team members previously worked at regulated broker-dealers and understand custody, order routing, and trade reporting. Our technologists maintain test environments to measure execution quality and latency across popular trading platforms. Editorial oversight separates our research from advisory services to avoid conflicts of interest. We maintain a public disclosures page that lists any affiliations, consulting, or partnerships. Training, peer review, and an internal audit process keep our evaluations consistent. We also recruit external reviewers when specialized expertise is required, such as derivatives pricing or crypto custody. Our focus is practical and verifiable insight that investors can rely on when choosing a broker.
