Very intersting broker comparison with Firstrade. It seems they are burying all other Apex Introducing Brokers with speed of order routing to Apex (this would include Tradier and TastyWorks). Considering this and the following facts: They only charge .0343 per contract, have what looks like a decent mobile app, an online platform which resembles the old OptionsXpress platform which I loved, the elimination of the Tradier TradeHawk and SO fees. Looks like a winner at this point. Just submitted my application!
https://www.firstrade.com/content/en-us/aboutus/press?page=pr190109