Brent Stokes Associates has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Addresses: Bolt Court City of London London EC4A 3DQ United Kingdom This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: www.brentstoke.com.
The onboarding at Brent Stokes Associates was smooth which makes the subsequent experience even more frustrating. Once they have your money, the quality of service drops dramatically. Getting anyone to help you with an actual problem is nearly impossible.
Pros: Easy withdrawals|Detailed reporting|Reliable uptime|Real-time alerts
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Opened my account with Brent Stokes Associates through my accountant's suggestion and regretted it within the first month. The platform crashed during a critical moment, I lost potential gains, and support basically told me it was not their problem. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
Pros: Multi-device support|Easy to use platform
Cons: No live chat on mobile|Desktop app not available on Linux
I had a dispute with Brent Stokes Associates and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Instant funding|Copy trading available|Good mobile app
Cons: Mobile app could be improved|Limited cryptocurrency options
The so-called education at Brent Stokes Associates is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted for about five months thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|Copy trading available|Low minimum deposit|Easy withdrawals
Cons: Email notifications too frequent|Mobile app could be improved
Brent Stokes Associates changed their fee structure with one month notice. What was a flat fee became a percentage. For my account size it meant a huge increase. When I objected they said I could leave. So I am leaving and writing this review.
Pros: Full transparency|Wide product range|Helpful community forum|Multiple order types
Cons: Limited cryptocurrency options
The reporting at Brent Stokes Associates is laughably bad. Tax documents are inaccurate, transaction histories have gaps, and trying to export data for your accountant is a nightmare. For a financial platform, getting the numbers right should be the bare minimum.
Pros: Reliable uptime|Dividend tracking
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Brent Stokes Associates offers copy trading. I copied a top trader. The copy trades often executed at worse prices than the original. When I asked why they said it was due to latency and liquidity. So the feature is broken or they are skimming. Either way I stopped using it.
Pros: Competitive fees|High security standards|Comprehensive tools
Cons: No fractional shares|Help articles are sometimes vague
The mobile app from Brent Stokes Associates is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: High security standards|Stable platform|Good mobile app
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months|Wait times can be long during peak hours
The hidden fees at Brent Stokes Associates are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Detailed reporting|Demo account available
Cons: Slow to add new assets|Mobile app could be improved