Transfer From M1 Finance to Robinhood in 2026
Move M1 Stocks to Robinhood
To transfer from M1 to Robinhood, you must start the transfer request from a Robinhood
account. If you don't have a Robinhood account, open one here: Free stock worth up to $200 and 3% match when you open an account.
To begin an ACATS transfer from M1 to Robinhood, go to the 'Transfers' menu under 'Settings' in your Robinhood account. Then select 'Transfer accounts in' to start the process.
The first step in the process is to choose the account type you want to transfer. Options include brokerage accounts (margin and cash) and retirement accounts (Traditional and Roth).
The next step is to search for M1 in the broker list and enter your M1 Finance account number.
After that, you must indicate the types of securities you plan to transfer. In most situations, selecting ‘None of the Above’ is the best choice. Doing that unlocks the option to request a complete account transfer.
You will then choose between a full or partial account transfer. If you pick a full account transfer, your M1 account will automatically close once the transfer is finished. A partial account transfer will leave your M1 account open while letting you move only the securities you choose.
After reviewing the terms and conditions of the transfer request and confirming the details, you can submit the request and wait for Robinhood to update you.
Free Robinhood Account
How Long Does the Transfer Take?
The transfer process from M1 to Robinhood usually takes about a week, although it can take longer if there are problems. To help avoid delays, make sure your M1 account is set up properly before starting the transfer.
Before starting the transfer, you should wait for transactions in your M1 account to settle and clear any outstanding balances with M1.
Transfer Cost
Account transfers into Robinhood are free.
The broker also reimburses up to $75 in transfer fees per account.
Robinhood’s ACATS reimbursement program covers most of the transfer cost if you are moving a brokerage account, but you will pay more to move a retirement account.
M1 charges $100 for outgoing brokerage account transfers and $200 for outgoing retirement account transfers.
Please note that your transfer must be at least $7,500 to qualify for reimbursement.
Eligible Account Types
As mentioned earlier, Robinhood is limited in the account types it offers. M1 Finance is limited as well, but Robinhood is even more restrictive.
To transfer an account from M1 Finance to Robinhood through the ACATS system, you need to make sure your Robinhood account has the features and permissions needed to accept the securities from your M1 account.
The following accounts are eligible:
* Individual Cash
* Individual Margin
* Traditional IRA
* Roth IRA
Robinhood does not accept transfers from business accounts.
Eligible Securities
Because Robinhood supports a limited list of account types, its supported securities are limited, too. Fortunately, M1 Finance’s lineup is also narrower than what many traditional brokers offer.
Since M1 does not offer trading in mutual funds, bonds, CDs, options, OTC securities, forex, or futures, you should not run into many issues when transferring assets to Robinhood. Just make sure all transactions have fully settled.
Promotions
There are many reasons to transfer a brokerage account to Robinhood, including taking advantage of the firm’s promotions.
Newly opened and funded accounts receive a free stock worth between $5 and $200:
Free stock worth up to $200 and 3% match when you open an account.
Robinhood Pros
Moving your account from M1 to Robinhood can offer several advantages, such as lower fees and commission rates, a mobile app with a user-friendly trading platform, direct access to cryptocurrency markets, IRAs with a 1% match on deposits, and a crypto wallet for Ethereum-based tokens.
Written by Alex Bost
Updated on 7/4/2026.
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