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Based on my review of Univest Securities, I was unable to find any clear mention or evidence that they offer a free demo account for traders. In my experience, a legitimate and transparent broker typically provides a well-documented demo environment, particularly for forex and securities trading, as this allows clients to familiarize themselves with the trading platform and conditions risk-free. Univest Securities presents itself mainly as a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer, targeting a range of financial services rather than focusing exclusively on retail trading. Additionally, the lack of regulatory status and transparency, as highlighted in my research, raises some important concerns. The absence of clear, public information regarding demo accounts—including whether one is available and what any corresponding time limits or restrictions might be—introduces further risk from my perspective. For me, this uncertainty is a significant drawback, as I rely on demo accounts to evaluate execution quality, spreads, and the broker’s overall reliability. Given these factors, if you are seeking a broker that provides an explicit, no-risk demo trading environment with clear terms, I would advise proceeding with caution and consider verifying directly with Univest Securities' customer service before making any decisions. My conservative stance here stems from the importance of transparency and trust when evaluating any trading platform.