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Austin M. Hively-johnson

ASTRABIT
LEESBURG, VA 20175
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CRD#: 2175386
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Professional summary

Austin Mark Hively-johnson, who also goes by Mark Hively, Austin Mark Hively-johnson, Austin Mark Hively-johnson, Austin Mark Hivelyjohnson, is a registered financial professional currently at ASTRABIT located in Leesburg, Virginia.

Austin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Austin has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 27 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mark Hively | Austin Mark Hively-Johnson | Austin Mark Hively-Johnson | Austin Mark Hivelyjohnson

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 23, 2025 - Present

ASTRABIT

Office #1: 40203 Browns Creek Place, Leesburg, VA 20175
BD
CRD#: 331540
LEESBURG, VA
Past

November 7, 2023 - November 20, 2023

NATISA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 323904
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past

August 22, 2023 - October 22, 2025

STG SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 322438
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 2020 - January 5, 2021

DV SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 305134
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 21, 2019 - November 26, 2019

GENTCO TRADING GROUP LP

BD
CRD#: 168655
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 10, 2017 - September 4, 2018

GENTCO TRADING GROUP LP

BD
CRD#: 168655
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 2013 - May 3, 2016

LUPO FUTURES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155931
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 26, 2013 - September 24, 2014

TORO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 145696
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2011 - July 16, 2013

TORO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 145696
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2011 - July 1, 2014

IMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 144874
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2011 - September 26, 2014

MUSTANG TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131608
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2011 - March 2, 2015

V. DERIVATIVES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151893
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 17, 2009 - October 20, 2020

LUPO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43761
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 15, 2005 - January 30, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH PROFESSIONAL CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16139
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 1, 2000 - June 28, 2005

PAX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104263
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 30, 2000 - September 1, 2000

PAX CLEARING COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 30688
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 8/17/2023
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ASTRABIT
ASTRABIT | CPT CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 331540 / SEC#: , 8-71246

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

Main Address
40203 Browns Creek Place, Leesburg, VA 20175
Mailing Address
40203 Browns Creek Place, Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone number
(440) 935-1607
Established
Delaware since 03/10/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ASTRIX, LLCOWNER
BARRUS, LINDSEY MICHAELCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7916262
BENTIVOGLIO, NICHOLAS PETER ENZOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7916255
HIVELY-JOHNSON, AUSTIN MARKFINOPS PRINCIPAL2175386
PARKER, GABRIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7916324

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Company Information

ASTRABIT

CRD#: 331540Leesburg, VA 20175

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