always beware when people just tell you to 'go away'. they seem a bit desperate to push this under the rug.
Here is the quote from the memo:
"A split which provides all or virtually all of the P & L to the trader is likely a red flag that the account is a customer account." (near the top of page 2)
Here is the link to the memo:
https://www.cboe.org/publish/regcir/rg10-101.pdf
And buddy, Assent was a FINRA broker dealer. And Assent sold to Lightspeed before this memo came out I think. But b/c they were Finra, they wouldn't be subject to this specifically. (Check Finra 10-18 for their rules.)
If CTG is a FINRA broker dealer, then you can refer to the Finra memo. As far as I know, CTG is part of WTS which is a CBSX firm.
That means you should be being treated as a customer, upping the net capital requirements of the firm, being offered SIPC insurance, and minimum 25k in the account. Oh yeah, have fun with your retail customer 4 to 1 leverage.
Again, CTG, or anyone with 99%, buyer beware. Or just don't be an idiot and call the freaking CBOE. There is a name and a number at the bottom of the memo with the actual real live compliance person to ask.
If you have a choice of going right to the source or listening to this poster on Elite Trader... Just pick up the phone and then ignore this junk.
Quote from mastertrader456:
Give it up SGTSLOTTER.... You dont know what you are talking about...
99% payout is standard and legal. Been with CTG for 7 months now and have always been paid out on time and all calls answered immediately. Top notch firm.
I have traded with two other firms, both top notch. One was true prop and Assent which also paid out 99%. CTG is in full compliance.
Stop with your 99% isnt compliant BS man. Your wrong.... But you've been writing that slander for a year now so I bet you'll continue.
I have read the same Reg 18 you have. We are licensed professional traders wirh FINRA licenses. Were are in compliance. Stop posting this sh## and learn to trade. Any trader who is making money wouldnt bother writing the stuff you write. Case in Point. I make money and only post on the weekends.. Too busy during the week celebrating my wins or preparing for tomorrow.....