Vertex-Flare has been flagged by British Columbia Securities 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.
Where do I even begin with Vertex-Flare? for close to eighteen months of broken promises, unanswered tickets, and a platform that feels like it was built in 2010. They spend more on marketing than on actually improving their service. Stay away from this company.
Pros: Economic calendar|Responsive team|Demo account available
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated|Mobile app could be improved
After since last summer with Vertex-Flare, I can only describe the experience as death by a thousand cuts. No single issue was catastrophic, but the constant stream of small problems, slow responses, and missing features wore me down until I finally left.
Pros: Social trading features|Great customer service
Cons: Wish they had more educational resources
For anyone considering Vertex-Flare, please be aware that this company has been flagged by British Columbia Securities Commission. This does not necessarily mean they are a scam, but it does mean they may not be authorized to operate in certain jurisdictions. I strongly recommend checking the official regulator website before making any investment decisions.
Cons: Appears in regulatory warnings database|Uncertain regulatory status
I am in a dispute with Vertex-Flare over a trade that was clearly erroneous. The price shown was wrong, I closed at a profit, and they reversed the trade and took the money back. They said it was a system error. So I lose and they keep? Unacceptable.
Pros: Portfolio tracking tools|Good analytical tools
Cons: Email notifications too frequent|Nothing significant