Buying and selling refined products is documentation, controls, and capital mobilization. If the buyer cannot mobilize margin, escrow, or facility capacity, no “proof of funds” message fixes the problem. The real work is making the transaction executable.
Financely supports verified buyers with petroleum product sourcing and execution coordination. We qualify the buyer, confirm mobilization capacity, screen counterparties, align commercial terms, and coordinate an orderly contracting and settlement workflow. Where bank instruments are involved, we coordinate execution through regulated counterparties.
Proof of funds is a late-stage output. The prerequisite is a real mobilization path. At least one of the following must be deliverable:
We require stable terms and a buyer who can sign. No shopping, no intermediated confusion, and no “verbiage ping pong” before funding is real.
We triage the file, confirm decision maker control, and run compliance gating before presenting the buyer to supply channels.
We map the funding and settlement path, including margin, escrow, LC or SBLC workflows where appropriate, and the practical document list required to execute.
We approach relevant supplier channels based on product, corridor, timing, and buyer profile, then narrow to executable supply options.
We support term alignment, SPA readiness, inspection and documentation flow, and a clean settlement sequence that does not break at the first operational checkpoint.
| Fee Item | Amount and Notes |
|---|---|
| Engagement Retainer | USD 50,000, due upfront to activate sourcing, qualification, and execution coordination. |
| Monthly Continuation | USD 5,000 per month while the mandate remains active and we are running sourcing and execution workstreams. |
| Volume-Based Fee | Either (i) USD 0.03 to USD 0.12 per barrel on lifted volumes, or (ii) 0.10% to 0.35% of invoice value, depending on product, corridor, complexity, and buyer readiness. |
| Third-Party Costs | Any inspections, legal documentation, escrow, screening tools, travel, and operational third-party costs are paid by the client where applicable. |
We commence work after the engagement retainer is received and onboarding is complete. Any proof of funds messaging, where relevant, is prepared only after mobilization and underwriting checkpoints.
No. If the buyer cannot mobilize cash, margin, escrow, or facility capacity, the transaction is not execution-ready. We require a deliverable capital path before running supplier engagement.
No. Financely is not a physical supplier or carrier. We coordinate sourcing and execution through vetted counterparties, subject to screening and contracting.
No. MT799 is a SWIFT free-format message used to communicate information. It does not create funding. Any proof of funds messaging is tied to an underwritten file and controlled workflow.
Rarely. Verbiage can be non-committal or more committal if the lender agrees, and it is always subject to underwriting, approvals, and documentation. Missing mobilization is the common blocker.
Buyer KYC basics, product spec, target port range, lift schedule, target Incoterms, preferred settlement method, and a clear mobilization plan. If you already have an SPA draft, include it.
These public references help buyers understand the rule sets and commercial terms that commonly govern petroleum trade documentation:
To start sourcing, activate the mandate by paying the engagement retainer. Once paid, we will send the onboarding checklist and begin qualification and screening.
Pay The RetainerDisclaimer: This page is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, tax, regulatory, investment, or credit advice and it is not an offer or commitment by Financely or any third party to provide any financing, petroleum products, LC, SBLC, guarantee, or other instrument. Financely is not a bank, lender, insurer, surety, broker-dealer, investment adviser, refinery, or carrier. Any transaction support is provided through regulated and vetted counterparties and is subject to eligibility, KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, counterparty risk policy, credit approval where applicable, and execution of definitive agreements.
Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
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