TJR Trades claims to offer live trading, honest mentorship, and financial education for aspiring traders. But is the brand legitimate — or just another high‑ticket trading course built on hype? The answer isn’t simple. There are some signs that look promising, but also many red flags and serious criticisms.
What the supporters say
TJR Trades presents itself as a transparent, education‑first trading platform. According to media coverage, the appeal lies in its founder’s willingness to trade live and walk viewers through the process in real time. Observers say his public broadcasts provide “unfiltered access” to trading decisions — showing entries, exits, and market logic as trades happen.
The company’s own disclosures reinforce that it does not guarantee profits. On its official website, TJR LLC states clearly that it does not sell a “get‑rich-quick” program or claim that its training will make you money. It emphasizes that results vary depending on individual effort, market conditions, and skill.
This kind of transparency — about risk, the uncertain nature of trading, and the lack of earnings guarantees — at least suggests that TJR acknowledges the realities of trading rather than selling a fantasy.
What critics and investigations raise as concerns
Despite that transparency statement, multiple independent reviewers and members of the trading community cast doubt on how “real” the success shown by TJR actually is. A recent review published in November 2025 argues that Riches’ wealth likely comes from marketing courses and affiliate fees, not consistent day‑trading profits. The review noted a lack of publicly available audited broker statements or verifiable proof of sustained profitability.
Some users on public forums describe disappointing personal experiences after buying TJR’s paid mentorship program: one user wrote that after paying roughly $4,000 for a “Bootcamp,” they found the lessons no different from freely available material online, and that the promised mentorship or unique insights never materialized.
Others alleged that the trading they were shown may not be “real” trades: instead of live entries and exits on a regulated platform, some claim what’s shown is analysis or simulated trades, which could mislead viewers into thinking paper trades are real profits.
Moreover, critics warn that the structure TJR uses resembles a common pattern in trading‑education scams: free content to attract users, followed by high‑price mentorship offers, with benefits and guarantees that are rarely delivered.
Why it’s hard to definitively prove legitimacy
One big problem in assessing online trading educators: trading results are often unverifiable. Unless an educator publishes third‑party audited statements, P&L (profit and loss) logs, or performance verified by regulated brokers, it’s nearly impossible to confirm claims of success. This is a widespread issue in the retail trading education sector.
Even when disclaimers — like those on TJR’s site — stress that success isn’t guaranteed, many buyers may interpret marketing, lifestyle depiction, or selective highlight videos as proof of consistent profitability. That creates a risk of misunderstanding results and underestimating the danger of losses.
What to do if you consider enrolling
If you’re thinking about using TJR Trades (or any similar trading‑education platform), treat it as you would any high‑risk financial decision. Do not rely on lifestyle marketing or success stories. Demand verifiable proof of performance (broker statements, audited logs). And mentally prepare for the fact that many traders — even the most experienced — lose money; education is not a shortcut to guaranteed income.
Always understand that no course can eliminate risk. Trading requires discipline, risk‑management, and time — not hype.
