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Bernard E. Mcdevitt

FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC
Chicago, IL 60605
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CRD#: 2734672
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Professional summary

Bernard Edward Mcdevitt is a registered financial professional currently at FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Bernard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Bernard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 2, 2018 - Present

FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

Office #1: 440 S. Lasalle St Suite 845, Chicago, IL 60605Office #2: 425 S. Financial Place Ste. 1575, Chicago, IL 60605
BD
CRD#: 157067
Chicago, IL
Past

May 5, 2017 - April 2, 2018

PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145994
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 2, 2005 - May 18, 2017

CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31312
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 9, 2003 - August 1, 2005

GELBER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18367
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 1999 - July 19, 2000

BILLINGS EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7932
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 11, 1998 - May 11, 1999

RONEY & CO.

BD
CRD#: 45091
DETROIT, MI
Past

September 3, 1996 - May 11, 1998

RONEY & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 900
DETROIT, MI
Past

May 3, 1996 - September 6, 1996

ROCK ISLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30782
CHICAGO, IL

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
Illinois
(4/10/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/9/1996
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 55
Date: 7/7/2010
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/17/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/10/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

FS
FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC
FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC | FOG EQUITIES LLC | FOG EQUITIES

CRD#: 157067 / SEC#: , 8-68831

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

Main Address
425 S. Financial Place Ste. 1575, Chicago, IL 60605
Mailing Address
425 S. Financial Place Ste. 1575, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone number
(312) 663-2712
Established
Delaware since 04/01/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FCF GROUP INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC100% DIRECT OWNER
MCDEVITT, BERNARD EDWARDCEO2734672
POSTREL, HELENE BERSONPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2240945
POSTREL, HELENE BERSONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2240945
POSTREL, HELENE BERSONFINOP2240945
WONG, WILLIE LCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4170997

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FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

CRD#: 157067Chicago, IL 60605

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