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Michael Padnis

BRUCE MARKETS
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 2458843
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Professional summary


Michael Padnis, who also goes by Michael Andrew Padnis, Michael Padnis, is a registered financial professional currently at BRUCE MARKETS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 4 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Andrew Padnis | Michael Padnis

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 15, 2026 - Present

BRUCE MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 300209
Chicago, IL
Past

May 31, 2023 - May 7, 2026

BLUE OCEAN ATS

BD
CRD#: 306512
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

April 10, 2023 - May 16, 2023

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 2021 - February 9, 2023

CLEAR STREET LLC

BD
CRD#: 288933
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2019 - October 4, 2021

REDI GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41924
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 4, 2017 - February 7, 2019

FLEXTRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 113226
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

April 29, 2015 - January 4, 2016

KISKI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159281
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 2014 - April 13, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH PROFESSIONAL CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16139
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 14, 2014 - April 13, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 2010 - December 9, 2013

FM PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC

BD
CRD#: 134736
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 2007 - October 22, 2009

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 46237
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 25, 2006 - April 4, 2007

INTERACTIVE BROKERS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 117942
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1999 - January 3, 2002

HERZOG, HEINE, GEDULD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2186
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1997 - February 1, 1999

AUGMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 28373
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 1996 - April 21, 1997

D. H. BLAIR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 1995 - December 31, 1995

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

March 14, 1994 - May 19, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1994 - May 19, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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: 6/1/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/17/2010
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/3/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BM
BRUCE MARKETS LLC
ALL TIME ATS | PEAK6 TRADING LLC | BRUCE MARKETS LLC | APEX CRYPTO LLC

CRD#: 300209 / SEC#: , 8-70286

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


Main Address
141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 444-8000
Established
Delaware since 03/19/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRUCE MARKETS HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBER
D'AUGE, RALPH ANTHONYFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4664611
INGLOT, KATARZYNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4902558
LISH, MICHAEL KCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4539941
RUHANA, GEORGE WILLIAMEXECUTIVE CHAIR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BRUCE MARKETS HOLDINGS LLC.5517069
WALLACH, JASONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4918286

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Company Information


BRUCE MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 300209Chicago, IL 60604

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