Est. 2026
Independent Certification for Alternative Finance
Join the list of brokers committed to greater transparency and integrity — backed by independent verification.
Join the list of brokers committed to greater transparency and integrity — backed by independent verification.
Our mission is to close a longstanding gap in alternative finance: the lack of clear, independent standards for how sensitive merchant data is handled. Together with Secure Funder™, Secure Broker™ helps responsible brokers and funders stand apart while making it harder for bad actors to operate unchecked.
1,000% count us in. The industry has needed this for a long time and sets the path for pairing Secure Brokers with members of Secure Funder.
Absolutely we want to be included. Our business is built on doing things the right way, so if we can contribute to more of that across the space, we're in.
Excited to be a part of this!
This is an important step forward toward tightening things up in this industry.
The data security of our referral partners and borrowers is a top priority for us.
We are excited to be part of your program and look forward to what's ahead.
When members on both sides come together,
the entire data chain is protected.
Members are listed in the Secure Funder™ portal, get access to the Secure Funder network, and your logo featured at program-sponsored events.
Certification contributes to greater trust, stronger relationships, repeat business, and more deal flow.
Receive digital badge. Independent third-party verification that carries more weight than simply saying you operate responsibly.
Security standards evolve alongside emerging regulation. Get ahead of what's inevitably coming instead of scrambling to catch up.
Signal your commitment to the industry immediately.
90-day grace period to complete verification.
A program for ISOs and brokers
in alternative finance.
For brokers that already have safeguards in place, certification provides independent recognition. For others, the framework creates a clear path toward certified status.
A focused review of the safeguards used to protect merchant data and limit unauthorized external sharing.
Weak controls create opportunities for unauthorized use.
Stolen submissions can lead to unauthorized solicitation and stacking.
Overextended merchants struggle with repayment.
With nearly 20 years in alternative finance, Christina brings deep operational experience spanning ISO operations, funder relationships, and the day-to-day realities of how merchant data moves through the industry. She founded Aquamark to address industry-wide data security challenges she witnessed firsthand, and created Secure Funder and Secure Broker to establish a practical framework for self-governance.
Founding member enrollment until June 2026
Join the founding group of brokers setting a higher standard.
