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Fred D. Handler

ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
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CRD#: 1278354
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Professional summary

Fred David Handler JR, who also goes by English Handler, Fred David Handler, Fritz Handler Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC located in Lake Barrington, Illinois.

Fred is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Fred has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases

English Handler | Fred David Handler | Fritz Handler Jr

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

February 1, 1988 - Present

ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

Office #1: 22333 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
BD
CRD#: 21313
Lake Barrington, IL
Past

October 17, 2000 - November 15, 2004

BIANCO RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104071
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 20, 1984 - January 18, 1988

BARRINGTON TRADING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7573
BARRINGTON, 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
Connecticut
(5/12/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/1/1988)
RR
Minnesota
(6/12/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(7/7/2009)
RR
New Mexico
(2/16/2021)
RR
New York
(5/11/2007)
RR
North Dakota
(7/14/2016)
RR
Texas
(5/11/2007)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/7/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/16/1984
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/26/1991
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AR
ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC
ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, | HART CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | FIXED INCOME PARTNERS, INC. | ARBOR TRADING GROUP, INC. | ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC | ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 21313 / SEC#: , 8-38818

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
22333 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Mailing Address
22333 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Phone number
(847) 304-1550
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARBOR RESEARCH HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
HANDLER, FRED DAVID JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR1278354
LUSTIG, DANIEL JAYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1496662
MCELWREATH, EDWARD THOMASEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1111324
MOISE, MICHAEL PAULPRESIDENT, FINOP & DIRECTOR5910037
MOISE, MICHAEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5910037

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Company Information

ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 21313Lake Barrington, IL 60010

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