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 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 Magazine

           

 

Awarded 4 1/2 Stars  ~  Ranked #3 Overall Best Online Broker  ~  Best for Frequent Traders

 

Best Online Brokers 2014 - Barron's Magazine

 

 

Best Online Broker

 

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.

     
 

 

Barron's Awarded Place Trade:

 

4½ Stars  ~  Top 3  (Overall Ranking) 

 

# 3 Best Online Broker 2014

 

 

Additional Accolades:  

 

Best for Frequent Traders 4 Stars & Top 5 Ranking

 

 

 

 
     
 

 

Barron's named Place Trade as Best Online Broker 1 for:

 

Trading and Technology: 4.8 Stars - Highest Ranking 4.8/5.0

 

Usability: 4.6 Stars - Top 2 Ranking 

 

Mobile: 4.7 Stars - Top 2 Ranking 

 

Portfolio Analysis & Reports 5.0 (The Highest Possible Ranking!)

 

Research Amenities: 4.8 Stars - Top 2 Ranking 

 

Customer Service and Education: 4.8 Stars - Top 2 Ranking 

 

1Place Trade was tied with others that received the same individual rankings. Please review the complete rankings for more information.

 

(Barron's awarded Place Trade with 4½ out of 5 Stars for its overall rating.  (The highest overall ranking/number of stars awarded on the 2014.)

  

 
     
 

 

Barron's Magazine - Special Report - The Best Online Brokers of 2014

 

Cover Story:  The Best Online Brokers of 2014

 

 
     

 

 

Not bad for a full-service broker with online trading!

 


 

 

Best Online Brokers - Barron's Magazine

           

 

Awarded 4 1/2 Stars  ~  Ranked #3 Overall Best Online Broker  ~  Lowest Monthly Cost  ~  Best for Frequent Traders

 

Best Online Brokers 2013 - Barron's Magazine

 

Best Online Brokers

 

 

 

"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 Ranking

Frequent 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 Ranking

Usability: 4.6 Stars - Top 3 Ranking 

Mobile: 4.6 Stars - Top 5 Ranking 

Research Amenities: 4.7 Stars - Top 3 Ranking 

Customer 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

 

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2012 - Barron's Magazine - Best Online Brokers 

 

            Barron's Awarded 4 Stars & a Top 10 Ranking

 

 

Barron's Magazine - Special Report - Best Online Brokers 2012     

 

 

Cover Story: Cut the Cord ~ Barron's Online Broker Review

 
 

 

 

 

Better Business Bureau Rating:  A+

 

 

Place Trade proudly continues to hold an A+ rating with the BBB!

 

 

 

Learn why our clients are so happy and why you should switch to Place Trade today.

 

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Additional Honors for our CEO: Sarah M. Place, MBA

 

 

 

 

2016 - Largest Financial Planning Firms in the Triangle

 

2015 - Largest Financial Planning Firms in the Triangle

 

2014 - Largest Securities Brokerages in the Triangle

 

2009 - Sarah Place awarded the first annual Good Samaritan Award at CFO of the Year Awards - Triangle Business Journal

 

2007 - 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

 

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Learn more about our Founder & CEO, Sarah M. Place

  

To schedule an interview with Sarah M. Place, MBA Please contact Anneliese Curtis at 919.719.7200

 

 

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.

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Find out more about our Founder and CEO, Sarah M. Place