Honors & Awards
We are proud of the many honors and accolades that we have received over the years. Please scroll down to learn more.
Best Online Brokers - Barron's MagazineAwarded 4 1/2 Stars ~ Ranked #3 Overall Best Online Broker ~ Best for Frequent Traders
Best Online Brokers 2014 - Barron's Magazine
Barron's reviewed multiple firms and included a total of twenty other online brokerage firms in their review. Place Trade was named #3 Overall on their list of the Best Online Brokers which was included in both their paper magazine as well as on their website at barrons.com. Barron's actually tested our platforms, reviewed an extensive amount of detailed information and ranked firms over ten specific categories (please see our ratings for each category below) and awarded several additional honors. We were honored among the top five for the Best for Frequent Traders Award and we also received several high ratings amongst our industry peers as included below: Read the full article here. Non-subscribers may view the lists on Google: Best Online Brokers and Best for Frequent Traders.
Not bad for a full-service broker with online trading!
Best Online Brokers - Barron's MagazineAwarded 4 1/2 Stars ~ Ranked #3 Overall Best Online Broker ~ Lowest Monthly Cost ~ Best for Frequent TradersBest Online Brokers 2013 - Barron's Magazine
"What we like most about Place Trade is that its friendly, attentive service complements IB platform." ~ Barron's Magazine Barron's Awarded Place Trade: 4½ Stars ~ Top 3 Ranking# 3 Best Online Broker 2013
Additional Accolades:Best for Frequent Traders 4 Stars & Top 5 RankingFrequent Traders - Lowest Monthly Cost - Top 5 Ranking
Barron's named Place Trade as Best Online Broker for:Trading and Technology: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 RankingUsability: 4.6 Stars - Top 3 RankingMobile: 4.6 Stars - Top 5 RankingResearch Amenities: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 RankingCustomer Service and Education: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 Ranking(Barron's awarded Place Trade with 4½ out of 5 Stars for its overall rating. (The highest overall ranking/number of stars awarded in 2013.)
Barron's Magazine - Special Report - Best Online Brokers 2013
Cover Story: Back Online!Barron's Online Broker Review
2012 - Barron's Magazine - Best Online BrokersBarron's Awarded 4 Stars & a Top 10 Ranking
Barron's Magazine - Special Report - Best Online Brokers 2012Cover Story: Cut the Cord ~ Barron's Online Broker Review
Learn why our clients are so happy and why you should switch to Place Trade today.Additional Honors for our CEO: Sarah M. Place, MBA
2016 - Largest Financial Planning Firms in the Triangle2015 - Largest Financial Planning Firms in the Triangle2014 - Largest Securities Brokerages in the Triangle2009 - Sarah Place awarded the first annual Good Samaritan Award at CFO of the Year Awards - Triangle Business Journal2007 - Sarah Place was recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as a 2007 Women in Business Award winner.
2010 - Sarah Place awarded CFO of the Year - Business Leader Magazine
- Sarah Place awarded 1st Annual Movers& Shakers Award - Business Leader Magazine
Learn more about our Founder & CEO, Sarah M. Place
Barron's named Place Trade as Best Online Broker for: Trading and Technology: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 Ranking (Tied #3 highest rating) Usability: 4.6 Stars - Top 3 Ranking (Tied #2 highest rating) Mobile: 4.6 Stars - Top 5 Ranking (Tied #4 highest rating) Research Amenities: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 Ranking (Tied #2 highest rating) Customer Service and Education: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 Ranking (Tied #2 highest rating)
Please Note; This list is not all inclusive. The information is updated regularly, so please check back frequently.
Honors & Awards ~ Best Online Broker, Best Customer Service, Best Trading Platforms & Lowest Cost ~ Place Trade is honored to receive 4 1/2 Stars and a Top 3 overall ranking by Barron's Magazine. Open an Account and experience the difference! You will quickly see why more people are switching to Place Trade every day!
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