Is Financely Group A Scam?

No. Financely Group is a boutique trade-finance and project-finance advisory firm. We underwrite, structure and arrange capital solutions for sophisticated transactions—we do not lend or issue guarantees ourselves.

Our Role & Chaperone Arrangements

Whenever securities execution or custody is required, we partner with a FINRA-licensed broker-dealer as our chaperone. Under SEA Section 15(a) and FINRA Rules 2040 & 4511, the chaperone:

• Maintains client accounts and executes transactions
• Ensures full AML/KYC and regulatory compliance
• Custodies funds and handles SWIFT messaging

Foreign Finder Compliance (FINRA Rule 2040(c))

We may work with non-U.S. finders under the “foreign finder exemption.” To qualify:

• Finder and referred clients must be non-U.S. persons
• Finder’s sole role is initial referral of non-U.S. clients
• Firm reasonably determines no U.S. registration is required
• Compensation terms are recorded; accounts carried on member’s books

Fee Structure & Resource Allocation

Arranging capital for large projects demands expertise and upfront resources. Our fees cover:

• In-house analysts, credit officers & project managers
• External counsel & legal opinions
• Independent collateral appraisers & security trustees
• Financial modelers, tax advisors & due-diligence specialists

Initial retainer (mandate) fees range from USD 50,000 to 200,000 —an industry standard for boutique advisory firms and under 0.5% of most transaction sizes. Note: retainers do not guarantee funding.

Stories: When Deals Fall Apart

Example 1: A commodities sponsor claimed off-take contracts worth USD 75M. During due diligence, we discovered no confirmed buyers—banks declined, and retainer fees covered legal & valuation costs.

Example 2: An infrastructure sponsor promised a 20% equity injection but failed KYC: source of funds was unverified. Deal collapsed at credit committee; external counsel and appraisers were compensated.

Example 3: We would argue the true scammers are those seeking to raise capital for a USD 40 million fictitious crude oil trade, withholding key information until the last minute and asking for a refund two weeks down the line when the deal collapsed under scrutiny.

Handling Defamation

Occasionally, competitors or disgruntled sponsors spread false claims. We address this by:

• Issuing formal cease-and-desist letters via counsel
• Requesting removal of defamatory content under DMCA or local laws
• Publishing factual rebuttals and case summaries on our site

Our approach is direct: we protect our reputation and keep the record straight.

Selectivity & Profit Model

We limit engagements each year to maintain quality and focus on mandates most likely to succeed. We don’t aim merely to break even—our business depends on success fees, which represent over 90% of our revenue. That means we choose deals where we’re confident the underwriting, structuring and investor presentation will result in a funded transaction.

Who We Serve vs. Who We Don’t

Ideal Clients	Not a Fit
Post-revenue companies with EBITDA > 10M USD	Pre-revenue ventures with no track record
Strong balance sheets & credible management	Unproven sponsors & ghost-commodity schemes
Transparent deal terms & realistic expectations	“Get-rich-quick” SBLC or Private Placement Program seekers
Project sizes from USD 5M to 100M	Hyper-leveraged or ambiguous projects

Disclaimer: Financely Group acts solely as arranger and advisor. All mandates are subject to full KYC, AML, and credit approval by third-party banks or chaperones. Fees and timelines are indicative and may vary with transaction complexity and jurisdiction.