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John E. Smith
JEFFERIES LLC
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1183112
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Professional summary
John Eric Smith, who also goes by J Eric Smith, is a registered financial professional currently at JEFFERIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
J Eric Smith
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 23, 2022 - Present
JEFFERIES LLC
Office #1: 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606BD
CRD#: 2347
Chicago, IL
Past
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2020
SWISS RE CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 39978
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 5, 2010 - June 28, 2011
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
August 9, 2007 - January 22, 2010
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
March 2, 2004 - January 15, 2010
EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
August 18, 2003 - January 15, 2010
ALFS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32201
LINCOLN, NE
Past
July 27, 1983 - November 27, 2000
COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 12060
BLOOMINGTON, IL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Florida(10/1/2025)
RR
Illinois(5/23/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 7/28/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/24/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
24X National Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Emerald, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
JL
JEFFERIES LLC
JEFFERIES & COMPANY, INC. | JEFFERIES LLC
CRD#: 2347 / SEC#: , 8-15074
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
520 Madison Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 284-2300
Established
Delaware since 03/01/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
November
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CAGNO, MARK LAWRENCE | GLOBAL CONTROLLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2510148 |
| FISCELLA, MICHAEL EUGENE | GLOBAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS, MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2490187 |
| FORLENZA, PETER CHARLES | GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITIES, MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2366985 |
| FRIEDMAN, BRIAN PAUL | DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1298550 |
| HANDLER, RICHARD BRIAN | CHAIRMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 1563245 |
| LARSON, MATTHEW SCOTT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO/ PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2605152 |
| SCORAN, LAURI A | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2060170 |
| SHARP, MICHAEL JAMES | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1013864 |
| STACCONI, JOHN FRANCO | TREASURER | 1814227 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 133 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
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