Harrington Advisory Services has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Note: On their website read the public warnings about Harrington Advisory Services released by the Isle of Man's FSC - see http://www.fsc.gov.im/lib/docs/fsc/publicwarnings/Harrington.pdf
Addresses: C/Valencia 214 bajos Buzon #119 08011 Barcelona Spain 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.harringtonfx.com.
The only good thing about Harrington Advisory Services is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them based on a colleague's recommendation. 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: High security standards|Dividend tracking
Cons: Limited ETF selection|No crypto staking
The platform at Harrington Advisory Services is riddled with bugs. Charts display incorrect data, order confirmations sometimes fail silently, and the portfolio tracker disagrees with actual positions. After for about five months of dealing with this, I have had enough.
Pros: Professional team|Wide product range|Tax reports included
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally
The spread at Harrington Advisory Services is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them while looking for alternatives to my previous provider and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Multiple order types|Fast execution|Instant funding|Comprehensive tools
Cons: No fractional shares|Website design could be more modern
I experienced a security concern with my Harrington Advisory Services account and reported it immediately. Their response time was inexcusable for a financial platform. It took them four days to acknowledge my report and another week to actually address it.
Pros: Wide product range|Great customer service
Cons: Limited cryptocurrency options
I requested my data from Harrington Advisory Services 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: Risk management tools|Intuitive for beginners
Cons: No dark mode on mobile
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. Harrington Advisory Services recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Easy to use platform|Reliable uptime|Social trading features
Cons: Mobile app could be improved|Limited demo account features
After since I opened my account last year with Harrington Advisory Services I requested to close my account and withdraw. They said I had to complete a 30-day cooling-off period. Then they said there was a minimum holding period for my last deposit. They make it as hard as possible to leave.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Reliable uptime|API access|Economic calendar
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours|Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
I gave Harrington Advisory Services a fair chance. After for just over a year of usage, I can say with confidence that there are far better options available. The interface is clunky, the fees are higher than competitors, and the customer support team seems overwhelmed or understaffed.
Pros: Easy to use platform|API access|Copy trading available|Demo account available
Cons: Would like more payment methods|Wait times can be long during peak hours
I signed up with Harrington Advisory Services after doing extensive research and the first red flag was the aggressive account manager who would not stop calling. After depositing, the promised support vanished. Withdrawals are delayed with endless excuses. I have reported them to the regulator.
Pros: Professional team|Tax reports included|Helpful community forum
Cons: Cannot customize dashboard fully