Securities trading is offered to self-directed customers by Somerset Security Financial LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Somerset Security Financial LLC is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (CBOE EDGX).
Somerset Security Financial LLC is a Futures Commission Merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). Trading futures and futures options carries significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please review the Risk Disclosure Statement and additional Futures Disclosures at www.somersetsecurityco.com/investing/futures before trading futures products. Note that futures accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
Advisory accounts and services are provided by Somerset Security Advisors LLC. Somerset Security Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisor, regulated under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Registration does not imply a particular level of skill or training. More details are available on the Disclosures webpage. Trades in Somerset Security Advisors accounts are executed by Somer Security Financial LLC.
Somerset Security Financial LLC is a member of SIPC, protecting securities customers of its members up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for cash awaiting reinvestment). Additional insurance provided by the clearing firm, Apex Clearing Corp, covers securities and cash up to an aggregate of $150 million, with limits of $37.5 million for securities and $900,000 for cash per customer. This additional coverage does not safeguard against market value losses.
Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed the initial deposit, and option values can rapidly decrease. Investors must complete an options trading application and obtain approval. For details, please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before trading options.
All investments carry risk. Securities values can fluctuate, and investors may lose more than their initial investment. Diversification may help spread risk but does not guarantee a profit or prevent losses in a declining market. Consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.
Margin trading increases risk and may involve the forced sale of securities if account equity falls below required levels. Margin privileges are subject to review and approval. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses, making it unsuitable for all investors.
System performance, market conditions, order size, and volatility can impact response times, execution prices, and liquidity. High market volume and system availability may also delay account access or trade execution.
Free trading of stocks, ETFs, and options refers to $0 commissions for Somerset Security self-directed individual accounts trading U.S.-listed securities. Regulatory and exchange fees may apply. For details, see our Pricing.
Content on the Somerset Security website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice, solicitation, or a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. Historical performance is not indicative of future results.
