GLENBROOK ADVISORY has been flagged by Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (Financial Market Commission) for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
My card was charged twice by GLENBROOK ADVISORY on the same day. I had to dispute it with my bank. GLENBROOK ADVISORY then froze my account and said I had a negative balance because of the chargeback. They created the problem and then punished me for it.
Pros: Fast deposits|Demo account available|API access|Market news feed
Cons: None so far|No crypto staking
The hidden fees at GLENBROOK ADVISORY 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: Clear documentation|Easy withdrawals
Cons: No crypto staking
The onboarding at GLENBROOK ADVISORY 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: Dedicated account manager|Tax reports included|Risk management tools
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to GLENBROOK ADVISORY. They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Economic calendar|Detailed reporting|Intuitive for beginners|Segregated accounts
Cons: Limited ETF selection
Tried to withdraw my funds from GLENBROOK ADVISORY and was told I needed to pay a "withdrawal tax" of 20%. This is a red flag. No legitimate broker charges withdrawal taxes. When I refused, they became aggressive and eventually stopped all communication. My entire investment is gone.
Cons: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive
The only good thing about GLENBROOK ADVISORY is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them after seeing their ad online. They are regulated in a jurisdiction with weak consumer protection. When things went wrong I had nowhere to turn. Stick to well-regulated brokers.
Pros: Multiple order types|Smooth onboarding|Automated trading options
Cons: Research section could be deeper|Limited demo account features
What really bothers me about GLENBROOK ADVISORY is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them after a family member had a good experience and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: Responsive team|Segregated accounts|Demo account available
Cons: Slow to add new assets|No fractional shares
I requested my data from GLENBROOK ADVISORY under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Stable platform|Clear documentation
Cons: Alert system is basic|Could offer more webinars
I looked into GLENBROOK ADVISORY and found they appear in the regulatory warnings database. Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (Financial... has issued a notice about this firm. Whether this is a misunderstanding or a serious concern, the fact remains that proper due diligence is essential. Always verify the regulatory status of any company before investing your hard-earned money.
Cons: Appears in regulatory warnings database|Uncertain regulatory status
I trusted GLENBROOK ADVISORY with a significant portion of my savings and I deeply regret that decision. Not because of market losses, but because of how poorly the platform performed and how dismissively the support team treated my concerns.
Pros: Easy to use platform|Clean UI
Cons: No phone support on weekends|None so far