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Fernando J. Benitez

DCM BROKERS
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 4004301
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Professional summary


Fernando J Benitez, who also goes by Fernando Julio Benitez, Freddie Benitez, is a registered financial professional currently at DCM BROKERS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Fernando is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Fernando has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 30 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Fernando Julio Benitez | Freddie Benitez

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 15, 2009 - Present

DCM BROKERS, LLC

Office #1: 555 W. Jackson Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661
BD
CRD#: 144158
Chicago, IL
Past

March 7, 2006 - August 5, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 1, 2000 - February 23, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 28, 2000 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

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RR
Illinois
(6/18/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/17/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/5/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 10/26/2009
NFA Branch Manager Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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DCM BROKERS, LLC
DCM BROKERS, LLC

CRD#: 144158 / SEC#: , 8-67640

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


Main Address
566 W. Adams, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
555 W. Jackson Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 756-4450
Established
Illinois since 01/08/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCSOLE MEMBER
KAVANAGH, DAVID MICHAELPRESIDENT715753
OROURKE, MAUREEN ANNECFO AND FINOP2219725
PERKAUS, LAUREN KAVANAGHCCO, AMLCO

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Company Information


DCM BROKERS, LLC

CRD#: 144158Chicago, IL 60661

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