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U.S.-only automated investing and cash-management platform offering self-directed stock/ETF brokerage accounts, portfolio automation through Pies and Auto-Invest, margin loans, high-yield cash sweep accounts, and Bakkt-provided crypto accounts.

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84

/100

Overall score

Overall score is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Based on evidence23 sources
Trust
82
Cost
86
Withdrawal
78

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Decision summary

84

/100

Overall

Overall is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.

Best for

U.S. buy-and-hold investors · automated portfolio allocation · fractional-share stock and ETF portfolios

Watch out

Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.

Trust signal

Trust is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Withdrawal signal

Withdrawal is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Deposit
Minimums: $100 individual/joint/custodial brokerage; $5,000 trust; $500 Traditional/Roth/SEP IRA; $100 crypto; High-Yie…
Pricing
Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply. · M1 Finance LLC does not char…
Withdrawal
Wire article lists ACH speed 2-5 business days, incoming wires within 1 business day after receipt, and outgoing wires same business day be…
Safety
No explicit negative balance protection found for brokerage or crypto accounts; margin account disclosures emphasize maintenance calls and…

Availability

Countries and restrictions

Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.

Restricted Countries

M1 is not available outside the U.S. except for eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents with U.S. address and phone.

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Evidence

Source-backed details

Trust5 fields

Regulators

SEC registered broker-dealer; Member FINRA / SIPC.

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License Numbers

M1 Finance LLC CRD#: 281242 / SEC#: 8-69670; M1 Advisory Services LLC CRD Number 249787, SEC File Number 801-106511.

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Regulated Entities

Not disclosed in extracted official sources; needs editor review.

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Negative Balance Protection

No explicit negative balance protection found for brokerage or crypto accounts; margin account disclosures emphasize maintenance calls and possible forced liquidation if equity falls below maintenance requirements.

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Investor Compensation

Member SIPC; securities customers protected up to $500,000 including $250,000 cash. Certain Apex-cleared accounts have excess SIPC. High-Yield Cash balances are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $4.75M when swept to partner banks. Crypto is not SIPC or FDIC insured.

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Cost7 fields

Minimum Deposit

Minimums: $100 individual/joint/custodial brokerage; $5,000 trust; $500 Traditional/Roth/SEP IRA; $100 crypto; High-Yield Cash individual account shows no minimum to open but stated APY requires $100 minimum initial deposit.

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Spread From

Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply.

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Commission

M1 Finance LLC does not charge commission, trading, or management fees for self-directed brokerage accounts, but platform, regulatory, account closure, ADR and other fees may apply.

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Maximum Leverage

Borrow up to 50% against eligible securities with M1 Margin Loans; not all securities are eligible and available margin may require more than $2,000 per brokerage account.

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Deposit Fee

Direct ACH deposits from or to connected bank are always free; incoming wire fee is $0, though sending bank may charge.

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Withdrawal Fee

ACH transfers are free; outgoing domestic wire from Earn is $25; outgoing direct account transfers are $100.

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Inactivity Fee

Low-balance M1 investment accounts with value $50 or less and zero trading or deposit activity for 90+ days will be closed and remaining balance up to $50 charged as a Minimum Balance Fee.

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Availability1 fields

Restricted Countries

M1 is not available outside the U.S. except for eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents with U.S. address and phone.

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Product5 fields

Tradable Assets

Most stocks and ETFs listed on major U.S. exchanges such as NYSE and NASDAQ, certain OTC securities, fractional shares, and selected cryptocurrencies via Bakkt.

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Trading Platforms

M1 products are offered via its website and M1 Finance mobile application, available on iOS and Android.

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Account Types

Individual Brokerage, Joint Brokerage, Trust, Custodial, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Cash Account (High-Yield Cash), Crypto Account.

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Deposit Methods

External bank connection via Plaid or micro-deposits supports deposits/withdrawals; incoming wires are available for High-Yield Cash/Savings; brokerage transfers can be initiated via ACAT.

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Withdrawal Methods

Withdraw via linked external bank; High-Yield Cash/Savings support outgoing domestic wires by form; direct account transfers out are available for a fee.

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Before you decide

Things to verify

Negative Balance Protection

No explicit negative balance protection found for brokerage or crypto accounts; margin account disclosures emphasize maintenance calls and possible forced liquidation if equity falls below maintenance requirements.

Spread From

Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply.

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