Onboarding Friction with Derivatives Brokers for Crude

Hey everyone, wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone else has experienced similar hurdles. I've been looking to diversify some of my positions, specifically getting more direct exposure to crude oil futures, perhaps even options on $WTI or $BRN. The market certainly feels like it's got some legs for a tactical play.

My usual broker for equities and some FX isn't quite cutting it on the derivatives side for commodities, particularly with the margin requirements and spread offerings on those larger contracts. So, I started the process of opening accounts with a couple of specialized futures brokers. The KYC/KYB has been... intense, to say the least. One firm wanted granular details on my entire trading history, not just experience. Another put me through what felt like an interrogation on my understanding of leveraged products, which, I get it, is for my own good, but it felt excessively bureaucratic. Just curious if this is the new normal for gaining access to more sophisticated instruments, or if I just picked two particularly rigorous firms. Any insights on navigating these onboarding processes more smoothly, especially when trying to get good liquidity and tight spreads on energy derivatives, would be appreciated.