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John Francis Novak

MATRIX EXECUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 2431957·32 years experience

Professional Summary

John Francis Novak, who also goes by Novak Francis John Francis, John Francis Novak, is a registered financial advisor currently at MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. John has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

Novak Francis John Francis, John Francis Novak

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 38455
BD
141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 2020a, Chicago, IL 60604
January 23, 2026 - Present
MAXIM GROUP LLC·CRD# 120708
BD
Stamford, CT
May 20, 2024 - December 16, 2024
CLEAR STREET LLC·CRD# 288933
BD
New York, NY
August 18, 2023 - March 27, 2024
GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 40638
BD
Darien, CT
April 9, 2021 - July 24, 2023
CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.·CRD# 134
BD
San Francisco, CA
May 7, 2018 - March 29, 2021
JEFFERIES LLC·CRD# 2347
BD
New York, NY
September 8, 2015 - May 18, 2018
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
October 6, 2011 - September 16, 2015
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
October 1, 2008 - October 28, 2011
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
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New York, NY
February 27, 2002 - October 1, 2008
THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 46237
BD
San Francisco, CA
April 3, 2001 - February 26, 2002
JPMSI·CRD# 15733
BD
New York, NY
October 22, 1996 - April 9, 2001
GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.·CRD# 372
BD
New York, NY
April 7, 1994 - April 12, 1994
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
April 7, 1994 - October 31, 1996

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Current Firm

ME
MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC

ITG DERIVATIVES LLC. | YOURTRADE.COM SECURITIES, INC. | REDSKY SECURITIES, LLC | REDSKY SECURITIES, INC. | REDSKY FINANCIAL, LLC | MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC | LAKE KATHERINE SECURITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 38455 / SEC#: 8-48255
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 2020a, Chicago, IL 60604

Mailing Address

141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 2020a, Chicago, IL 60604

Phone Number

(312) 334-8040

Established

Illinois since 02/14/2002

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MATRIX EXECUTIONS HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER—
NAYLOR, JORDAN WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2502309
GREENBERG, ALLEN DAVIDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1423999
RAZA, ZOHAIBCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP7049272
SKWERES, DENISE PAREJKOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5332253

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

9

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/23/2026)
RR
Arizona
(1/23/2026)
RR
California
(1/23/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/23/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(1/23/2026)
RR
Delaware
(1/23/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/23/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/23/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(1/23/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/23/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/23/2026)
RR
Kansas
(1/23/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(1/23/2026)
RR
Maryland
(1/23/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/23/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/23/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/23/2026)
RR
Missouri
(1/23/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(1/23/2026)
RR
Nevada
(1/23/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/23/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(1/23/2026)
RR
New York
(1/23/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/23/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/23/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/23/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/23/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/23/2026)
RR
Washington
(1/23/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/23/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1994About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Dec 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Dec 2010

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
MX2 LLC
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