Affiliate Disclosure & Commercial Policy
The Short Version
"BrokerSearch.net is an independent financial research portal. We run mathematical fee audits, build custom financial tools, and track broker drag in real time. To keep our software and research 100% free for readers, we may earn referral compensation when you open an account through links on our site. **This compensation never alters our audit scores, editorial reviews, or fee trap warnings.**"
1. How BrokerSearch.net Makes Money
Maintaining server infrastructure, licensing financial data feeds, and keeping our interactive comparison engines updated requires continuous capital. We fund our operation primarily through commercial referral partnerships:
| Revenue Channel | How It Works | Impact On You |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Referral Links (`/go/`) | When you click a link to a broker and fund an account, the broker pays us a referral commission. | $0.00 Extra Cost. Your spreads, commissions, and account terms remain identical (or discounted). |
| Software & Matcher Tools | Our tools route users to suitable regulated brokers based on location and strategy. | Zero Placement Bias. Recommendations are determined purely by algorithmic matching logic. |
| Sponsored Content | We do not accept sponsored reviews or paid position boosts. | 100% Uncompromised. Brokers cannot buy a higher rating or remove negative audit findings. |
2. Our Four Pillars of Editorial Independence
Financial publishing often suffers from hidden conflicts of interest. We enforce rigid operational boundaries between commercial partnerships and our research team (Valerie Vance & Cole Barrett):
What We Guarantee
- Data-Driven Ratings: Fees, margin rates, and cash APYs are audited programmatically via direct API and schedule scrapers.
- Mandatory Fee Trap Warnings: High-payout partners receive the same ruthless fee audits as unpartnered brokers.
- No Pre-Publication Approval: Brokers are never allowed to review or edit our audit write-ups prior to launch.
- FTC Link Tagging: All commercial links carry explicit `rel="nofollow sponsored"` tags in compliance with FTC regulations.
What We Never Do
- Accept money to delete negative reviews or hide bad spread execution.
- Rank an inferior broker above a superior competitor due to higher CPA payouts.
- Promote unregulated, off-shore, or blacklisted financial brokers.
- Charge users subscription fees or paywalls to access our tools or reviews.
3. Our Regulatory & Risk Disclaimers
Trading equities, foreign exchange, options, and derivative contracts involves substantial risk of capital loss. Please review the following mandatory disclosures:
• Not Financial Advice: Content published on BrokerSearch.net is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as individualized investment or tax advice.
• CFD & Leverage Risk: Complex financial instruments (such as CFDs and leveraged margin accounts) carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. You should consider whether you understand how leverage works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your capital.
Valerie's Transparency Commitment
"Trust is our single most valuable asset. If a broker offers a high referral commission but levies terrible default cash sweeps or hidden inactivity penalties, we will call it out prominently in our reviews. If you ever have questions about our revenue model or research data, reach out directly to our compliance desk."
Our Promise:
Objective, algorithm-backed broker data, transparent fee audits, and zero paid rating manipulation.
Your Action:
Always perform due diligence and confirm official schedule terms on the broker's site before depositing funds.