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William J. Shimanek

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CRD#: 1713029
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Professional summary


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William James Shimanek was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. William had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 3, Series 7, Series 12, Series 14, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 24, 2021 - July 31, 2023

HARDCASTLE TRADING USA L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 126497
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 10, 2020 - June 4, 2025

BRUCE MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 300209
Chicago, IL
Past

May 2, 2014 - June 13, 2019

DOUGH LLC

BD
CRD#: 148243
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 23, 2014 - July 3, 2014

PEAK6 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 137368
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 23, 2014 - June 4, 2025

PEAK6 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 43773
Chicago, IL
Past

January 10, 2011 - April 1, 2011

EQUITEC STRUCTURED PRODUCTS,LLC

BD
CRD#: 101900
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 10, 2011 - January 9, 2014

EQUITEC TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120636
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 20, 2007 - January 3, 2014

SPHINX TRADING, LP

BD
CRD#: 33019
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 8, 2007 - October 14, 2010

COMPASS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EAST, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2007 - July 26, 2007

EQUITEC NEW YORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141729
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 1, 2005 - January 3, 2014

RQD* CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 134284
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 15, 2003 - February 28, 2013

EQUITEC SPECIALISTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103917
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 15, 2003 - January 9, 2014

EQUITEC PROPRIETARY MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113728
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 5, 1999 - December 14, 2007

CASTLEWOOD SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 45179
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 4, 1996 - November 24, 1998

DEEPHAVEN MARKET NEUTRAL TRADING LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 41101
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

September 20, 1988 - December 20, 1994

KESSLER ASHER CLEARING L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19493
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/30/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/27/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 6/27/1991
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 6/25/1991
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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HARDCASTLE TRADING USA L.L.C.
HARDCASTLE TRADING USA L.L.C.

CRD#: 126497 / SEC#: , 8-65889

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Terminated by SEC on 08/06/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 01/16/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PEAK 6 HC HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER
SHIMANEK, WILLIAM JAMESCCO1713029

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Company Information


HARDCASTLE TRADING USA L.L.C.

CRD#: 126497

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