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John C. Spinello

R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1663704
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Professional summary


John Charles Spinello, who also goes by Rocket Spinello, is a registered financial professional currently at R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rocket Spinello

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2023 - Present

R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 143624
Chicago, IL
Past

May 19, 2015 - February 1, 2023

ODEON CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 30, 2011 - January 23, 2015

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 16, 2005 - April 28, 2011

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 4, 1996 - September 9, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 1987 - September 9, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19693
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Connecticut
(7/15/2025)
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Illinois
(1/30/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(7/15/2025)
RR
New York
(1/30/2023)
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Texas
(1/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/17/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, LLC
R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, INC. | R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 143624 / SEC#: , 8-67587

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


Main Address
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 373-5000
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JVMC HOLDINGS CORPSHAREHOLDER
CHO, DAIHEEFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7424437
GABRIELE, JAMES ANDREWLLC BOARD OF MANAGERS2694460
RUCCI, HEATHERLLC BOARD OF MANAGERS5474878
SZEKELY, GIGICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2530826

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Company Information


R.J. O'BRIEN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 143624Chicago, IL 60606

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