Currently the Best Recommended Brokers are #1 Interactive Brokers here is a link to open account with them --> http://bit.ly/InteractiveBrokers The recommended version to use is the "traders work station" known as "TWS" Now they have a "classic" Style or "Mosaic" that is personal choice. Personally I like the "classic" version. Keep in mind that when you First open the platform it is an almost blank Canvas, it is up to you to customize the tools within according to your style