Advisory Service Testimonials
for Agricultural and Financial Futures & Options Trading Services

Below are testimonials from clients about SCHAD Commodity Futures & Options Trading Corporation - in their own words...

** These testimonials are not indicative of future success. **

"I have only been trading commodities since July 1996. Before opening an account with O.I.O., I was with 4-5 different companies. Dealing with those brokers and their suggestions felt like a guessing game - no specific entry/exit prices - just . . . "jump in." I made some bad trades.

Then I called O.I.O. and spoke with Brian Schad. He had a plan. He had discipline. Better yet, he could supply specific entry/exit prices for ALL trades based on technical analysis - not just fundamentals or market schizophrenia.

Brian has helped me grow as a trader - "wait for the right signals, go with the trend, and place adequate stops," he says. More than once he has tracked me down at home, office, or cell phone to tell me now is the correct time to buy/sell, or get out and take profits!

The way he trades bonds is amazing. He has the right "numbers," as close as two ticks, to make a good profit, and I have made profits!

Oh yes, I wanted to do some trades that he advised against . . . the market did turn against but, he was on top of the situation with the right "protective" stop and my loss was minimal.

Since then Brian has taught me the ins/outs and buying/selling of calls and puts. Amazing! I have also learned the discipline to wait for the right entry point for futures trades. Thanks Brian!

Brian's system of technical analysis is the best - IT WORKS! Brian Schad is a disciplined trader who is dedicated to doing the best job (for those he supervises). It shows. He puts in long hours and provides good service for his clients. He calls me and gives me the necessary information to make a good trade. And I do!

Thanks again, Brian! Ann Z." - Chicago, Illinois

"Having traded commodities off and on for the past several years, I was fortunate in finding Brian Schad of PTA Consultation Services, recently. He is extremely proficient in helping me protect my position from losses, with the appropriate help of "puts" and "calls."

I am certainly pleased with his assistance thus far, and am really comfortable with the elimination of much of the trading risk! I am looking forward to learning Brian's style of trading. I highly recommend his service.

Lowell W."  - Hesperia, California

"My first day of trading using Brian's system, I locked in more than enough profit to pay for his services for the entire month. His insurance program really does works and is the missing link I've needed to continue trading successfully.

Bill C." - Vero Beach, Florida

"I'm excited about what has been happening to me (and my bottom line) since working with you. As a therapist, I realize the importance of objective knowledge in successful decision making. Your market expertise is providing me with the objectivity I have desperately needed! Correct information has taken the "fear" and "panic" factor out of my trading and has brought back excitement, joy, and profit.

In the past I have liquidated winning positions too early and held on to losing positions too long! Both have cost me money and a lot of emotional wear. Your evaluation of daily momentum and giving specific entry and exit data has done away with the "toos" (SIC) in my trading.

You deliver what you promise! When I began working with you, I was in a losing position with the Japanese Yen. You immediately gave a strategy with the calls and puts to "stop the bleeding" and position my trade for a reversal. Within seven days a losing trade turned into a profitable position (+$1,750 and growing)! If I had not been working with you, fear would have taken over and I would have bailed out with a loss.

Your commitment to my capital preservation with the use of calls and puts is allowing me the freedom to trade more markets with a minimum of draw downs and maximum profits. The suggestion on trading with a discount broker has cut down my overhead by 60%. I can make more profitable trades with less dollars and no "hot tips" or, anxious phone calls to brokers on "what should I do?"

I'm gaining insight into the components of a successful trading strategy. Your resources, analysis, and patience with me is making commodity trading exciting, profitable, and enjoyable.

You have exceptional insight into all factors that move the market and the gift of sharing this information with others. I look forward to a long and successful personal relationship.

Sincerely, Mike D."  - Louisville, Texas

"I am a new trader, but your patience has really helped me in overcoming my hesitation in both trading and dealing with a discount broker. I must admit that the techniques that you have been teaching me are much different from what I had been learning from other masters of the markets. Your method of going long a contract, buying a put at the market as insurance, then maybe an out of the money call to help finance the put, has worked out well. In the last week my percentage increase has been 27% of the at risk money, even though I had a contract go against me. This also calculates out to 14% increase in total portfolio in one week - thanks, I'll take it! I look for ward to making more profitable trades under your tutelage and learning more about TradeStation software.

Respectfully, Mike H." - Rapid City, South Dakota

"After two years of trading, and three so called "full-service brokers," I was confused as ever. (After signing up with PTA Consultation Services) . . . here are my results, from just 3 days of their services:

1) They kept me out of a trade that would have lost me $2,200.00. I could have made $2,200.00 if I had listened to them and had placed a "short" on the Yen, but I didn't.

2) Placed 4 orders that are fully protected from loss, with unlimited profit potential. All trades, incidentally, are in "the black" as of Friday's close.

3) I HAVE LEARNED MORE IN THESE THREE DAYS FROM PTA CONSULTANTS THAN I HAVE LEARNED FROM THE THREE FULL-SERVICE BROKERS THAT I HAVE HAD IN THE LAST TWO YEARS . . . COMBINED!

4) In just one day of trading, I have PAID for their monthly service fee and the next three weeks are strictly gravy!

5) I actually slept well this weekend - with two open positions!

I do not "work" for these guys, I PAY for their services. Brian Schad and Dave are ALL BUSINESS and WORK FOR YOU. If you want to improve your trading, give PTA consultants a call. You have (time) to decide whether or not they fit your trading style. The education you'll receive in those two weeks will certainly (be worth it). They answer all questions without any fluff. They'll teach you how to be DECISIVE.

These guys are highly moral, highly ethical businessmen who know the markets like no others I have found. It's the best investment I've ever made in the commodity markets . . .

Good trading to all, Kerry B."  - Neillsville, Wisconsin

"Before trading with Brian, my futures account had dwindled down to a few thousand dollars. In a matter of five months, I have been able to recoup all my previous losses and I am profitable for the first time since starting to trade futures ten months ago.

Brian's system for managing risk works, although I still have losing trades, by managing and reducing the risk when possible I have avoided the large losses I used to incur. Thanks Brian!

Sincerely, Anthony C." - Hawthorne, New Jersey

"With 12 years experience investing in the stock market, and after taking "Larry Williams" course, you Brian have guided and lifted me to a higher level of trading. A level that truly minimizes risk with insurance, and maximizes profits with sound money management!

My bank account balance and I sincerely thank you, Eric K."  - San Dimas, California

"More than luck, it takes information sources like PTA Consultation Services to succeed in trading. With incredible speed and precision, Brian Schad delivers the information necessary for making the most intelligent decisions on every trade - saving me hours of research. Not only are the trades profitable, each trade comes with a valuable educational experience. And the cost? Savings on commissions alone makes PTA Consultation Services virtually free!

Vida B." - El Centro, California

"Brian, Just a little update after 7 months trading with your service: I am in GREAT shape! I feel the education I have gained is invaluable as I didn't know a "tick from a flea" when I started. Now I love the bond trades! You have taught me how to protect my trades with options and to be very selective with capital preservation foremost at all times!

My account is intact with nice gains and I have never had a margin call to date. I believe I will not ever have one either, as long as I do my homework.

Thanks for all your help, Bob F."  - Lowman, Idaho

"Just a note to say thank you for your continued expert advice in regards to my futures contract trading and for the education I'm receiving with options trading. Those successful options trades have saved me a considerable amount of money. My account continues to grow, thanks to your advice.

Thank you for your patience with a novice commodity trader. Your guidance has been worth every penny.

Best regards, David S." - Orange, California

"I am a new trader who, perhaps like many new traders, was introduced to the markets through a mail order course and am grateful for the introduction. After completing the course, at least two things were very clear to me. My first conclusion was that the commodity markets are a source of both fantastic profits and, potentially devastating losses. My second conclusion was that the difference between my becoming a gambler, or an investor, would be made by a combination of both self-discipline and knowledge. The self-discipline, I knew quite well, I would have to find within. The knowledge, on the other hand, I would have to seek outside.

My first step in seeking the information I needed was to find a good full service broker. After calling many brokers after reviewing their materials, I settled with a firm that seemed to provide the best service for, what seemed at the time, a reasonable commission. My account sat dormant for a month as I studied charts, reviewed materials, and searched the Internet for clues. It was there that I found PTA Consultation Services and Brian Schad. After opening an account with PTA, I continued to hold my account with the full service broker in the hopes that I would maximize my informational resources, and compare the broker's services with PTA.

The experiment was a great success! Here's what I learned: From my broker, I learned that there was no market too "thinly" traded, no market with poor fills, no market that was too unpredictable for the inexperienced trader, and that there was no trading position that wasn't worth the commission I paid for the trade. My experience with Brian and PTA, gratefully, was a world and a half apart.

True to his word, Brian has never suggested to me any particular market to trade. While this was at first a source of some disappointment, I am now convinced that the knowledge that I have received from Brian in a short period of time will continue to be worth far more than any "Hot Tip" I will ever receive. Give someone a fish and feed them for a day, teach someone how to fish and feed them for a lifetime. With Brian, I have learned about the personalities of the various markets so that I can chose those which suit my own particular trading style. I have also learned how to listen to the markets themselves for the information that directs my positions.

Lastly, I would like to thank Brian for the first thing that he taught me; how to limit, or eliminate, my risk in both limited and unlimited profit potential positions, and how to profit even when the market moves against me.

It is clear to me now that the commodities markets are not as simple as I may have been led to believe in my introduction to them. Endowed with the resources of PTA consulting, this fact presents not a daunting obstacle, but an exciting challenge. This exciting challenge is what I believe commodities trading is, and should be all about.

With the quality of service provided by Brian Schad, I have little doubt that PTA consulting will soon grow in its scope of operations. I am equally confident that this growth will only serve to increase the depth and breadth of the services offered. Best wished to you, and happy trading.

Gratefully, Adam B."  - Santa Cruz, California

"p.s. the $15 commissions make trades possible that were previously not worth the risk after figuring in expensive "full service" commissions."

"Brian, As the one year anniversary date of our business relationship draws near, I thought I'd take a moment and give you some of my thoughts on my education as a commodity trader. As you will recall, when I first joined up with you, I was just beginning my trading career; at that time still not having done any actual trading. As well as the philosophy that you presented, the one thing that caused me to follow your guidance was the sincerity with which you spoke. But, as a beginner, I simply could not help myself. I had to try things my way even when contrary to your advice. I guess everyone must go to the school of hard knocks.

I must admit that it has been a long and rocky road. During this first year the biggest hurdle for me has not been the learning of systems, but the understanding of my own psychology and whether or not I can truly handle the emotional roller coaster rides that this new journey has me taking every single day. I now know that I can, but I know something else with absolute certainty; without you being there, I would no longer be trading today. You have the patience of Job, and no matter when I called, "you were there for me" as promised. Even at the busiest of times, you always had time to deal with my crisis. Thank-you for doing what you said you would do.

As a closing thought, I'd like to share with you what I think is the most important lesson that I have learned to date: I will always have a plan in place before trading. Now where have I heard that before?

Sincerely, and most respectfully, Tim C." - Lubec, Maine

To: PTA Consulting Services

Attn: Brian Schad


"My first futures trade was two hours before the Chernobyl disaster. I was on the wrong side of the [soy]bean market and without proper risk management.

I have been studying futures trading for 13 years now. This graduated path of learning has led me to many knowledgeable traders and advisers. It has been a long road, but I have confidently feel I have found some of the best people in the business.

BRIAN SCHAD is the best at trade entry and risk management that I have ever met. It is unusual to find someone who excells in all facets of the business.

Respectfully, Gary L."  - Benson, MN

P.S. Keep up the good work. You are good at what you do!

"Brian, It's 1:00am here and after studying my charts, and after our talk today, I am finally starting to see the light! You're an excellent guy! Thanks for making me see it for myself! I want to swing trade this way and fit it into my lifestyle.

Most of my recent confusion was because I was craming too much (information). I've still got alot more to learn from you, but after today, I know my plan and do not feel the pressure of "fundamentals" or many of the other indicators - PRICE RULES. Thanks for your mega-patience!

- Ron M." - Kensington, Connecticut

p.s. In the past, I would actually "guess" and use $300-$400 (protective) stops with a full-service broker.

"Dear Brian, I just want to take a few minutes of your time to let you know how much I appreciate you. But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself since I believe we will have a long business and personal relationship. I am sixty years old nearing life's changes. I live on and operate a small farm. . .

Now this brings me how I came to know you.  I was looking to trade commodities as I believe that it would be a good way to supplement my income if I could be successful.  I have tried to play the market to a limited extent with poor results.  I then became convinced that you must have professional help if you are going to trade successfully.  I joined your service with some apprehension, but I was ever surprised.  You are very professional and truly care about your clients.  Many times I have called and I know that you are very busy, but you always stop whatever you are doing and give me 100% of your attention.   I truly believe it when you say no one is going to be left behind.  I always enjoy hearing you say I am here for you when I call.  I appreciate that and your professional call on the market.  As you can tell, I am a novice at trading and will never trade without your recommendation.  I highly recommend anyone wanting trading to use your service.  I could not be more pleased.  LET'S CONTINUE!

Your friend and student, Larry W." - Vernon, Texas

"Dear Brian,  Things have gotten very busy for me in construction here, but not for one moment have I forgotten the numerous talks we've had and the many lessons I've learned directly from you.  Most importantly, is the trading discipline that I have almost mastered to very near 100%.   You're patience, sincerity, honesty and brilliant mind are unmatched in this business!!  Not a single day goes by without my beans, bean oil, and wheat charts being updated and studied. Your trading style and plan is the only method that makes more sense and profitable trades than anything else out there.  And as you may know, before you and I traded together, I searched full circle in this business for the answers, and they are not to be found. 

Do not fear the markets with a plan, is so true Brian.  Your plan is the only plan that works consistently.  I thank you once again for the training and discipline you've instilled in me so far, and look forward to a continued trading partnership with you.

Very respectfully,  Ron M." - Kensington, Connecticut

"Brian,  I began with (you) two months ago.  I had tried with other famous advisors before, but all I did was lose money.  It took me a while to understand your system, or rather to trust it enough to follow it.  During this learning period, my drawdown was 21%, largely from ignoring your advice. 

Then I decided to follow your day-trading system exactly.  In 3 weeks, I made back all the drawdown and am up 12%.  Even more important, by understanding and applying your "risk management" methods, I have just closed my most successful month of equity trading. 

I've been able to take large positions and hang with them by using protective puts, selling and re-buying puts and calls around the positions to bringing down my costs, and finally closing the positions for big profits.   I just wrote a big check retiring some debt with my trading earnings.

Thanks Brian!  It feels good to have accounts going in the right direction for a change!

- Mark F."  - Oakland, California

"Brian - It has been a long time since I communicated with you, and I don't even know if you remember me.  I have been with you now for about a year through (a recommended brokerage house) and want to pass on my complete gratitude and total satisfaction at how well you have been performing. 

This is a tough business, as you know, but you continue to use wisdom and discipline in your trading, and it does not go unnoticed.  Cheers for a great day, and I hope to speak with you soon.

Warm regards,  Randy G." - Hidden Hills, California

"Hi Brian, I opened a Select account with Robbins in April 07, and I just wanted to tell you that I am very pleased with your results.

Kind regards,  Peter H."  -  Australia.

** These testimonials are not indicative of future success. **

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