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Craig S. Aronoff

LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC
Morristown, NJ 07960
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CRD#: 2206291
CA

Professional summary

Craig Stephen Aronoff is a registered financial professional currently at LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey.

Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Craig has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2018 - Present

LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

Office #1: 20 Headquarters Plaza North Tower 7th Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960
BD
CRD#: 104369
Morristown, NJ
Past

June 27, 2016 - May 7, 2018

LIGHTSPEED TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35519
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2010 - June 24, 2016

VICTOR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146664
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Past

January 28, 2010 - August 19, 2010

INSTINET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7897
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 2, 2006 - January 19, 2010

TORC INVESTMENTS AND RESEARCH LLC

BD
CRD#: 103724
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 2005 - July 11, 2006

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2005 - May 25, 2005

LIGHTSPEED PROFESSIONAL TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 39293
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2003 - May 5, 2003

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

October 16, 2002 - March 3, 2003

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

April 8, 2002 - October 8, 2002

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

October 16, 2001 - April 24, 2002

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

June 3, 1996 - August 27, 1996

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36312
Past

August 23, 1995 - September 20, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 13, 1994 - January 4, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 15, 1992 - July 30, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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
Alabama
(3/12/2021)
RR
Arizona
(3/12/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(3/12/2021)
RR
California
(5/1/2018)
RR
Colorado
(3/12/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(5/1/2018)
RR
Delaware
(5/1/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/11/2018)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2018)
RR
Georgia
(5/3/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(3/12/2021)
RR
Idaho
(3/12/2021)
RR
Illinois
(7/2/2018)
RR
Indiana
(3/12/2021)
RR
Kansas
(3/12/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(3/12/2021)
RR
Maine
(3/12/2021)
RR
Maryland
(5/1/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2018)
RR
Michigan
(3/12/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(3/12/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(3/12/2021)
RR
Missouri
(3/12/2021)
RR
Montana
(3/12/2021)
RR
Nevada
(3/12/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/12/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(3/12/2021)
RR
New York
(5/1/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(3/12/2021)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/12/2021)
RR
Oregon
(3/12/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/12/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(3/12/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(3/12/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(7/2/2018)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2018)
RR
Utah
(3/12/2021)
RR
Virginia
(3/12/2021)
RR
Washington
(3/12/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/12/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/23/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/18/2007
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/6/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/12/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

LF
LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC
LIGHTSPEED | LIME BROKERAGE LLC | LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

CRD#: 104369 / SEC#: , 8-52843

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

Main Address
20 Headquarters Plaza North Tower 7th Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Mailing Address
20 Headquarters Plaza North Tower 7th Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Phone number
(888) 577-3123
Established
Delaware since 08/03/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LIGHTSPEED HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNER
CHUN, YUEN NAFINOP2219603
GIBB, THOMAS ANTHONYPRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4750905
NAIB, FARID AHMEDCEO6285310
PETZOLD, KEITH WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2944070
WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCDIRECT OWNER

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Company Information

LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

CRD#: 104369Morristown, NJ 07960

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