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Edward T. Rumell

VELES SECURITIES
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
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CRD#: 4459034
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Professional summary

Edward T Rumell, who also goes by Edward Trotter Rumell, is a registered financial professional currently at VELES SECURITIES located in Lake In The Hills, Illinois.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Edward has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward Trotter Rumell

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 5, 2026 - Present

VELES SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 332495
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
Past

November 3, 2020 - October 5, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 6, 2018 - March 11, 2020

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
Lansdale, PA
Past

July 26, 2017 - October 25, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 3, 2017 - July 6, 2017

ALT FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146547
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 2015 - February 11, 2016

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 14, 2013 - December 16, 2015

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 20, 2012 - June 5, 2013

KELSON CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 149477
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 7, 2011 - August 29, 2012

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

May 28, 2008 - January 3, 2011

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137040
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 17, 2007 - March 4, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 30, 2006 - October 3, 2007

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
MALVERN, PA
Past

September 26, 2003 - March 7, 2006

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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
(3/5/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/18/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/25/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VS
VELES SECURITIES
VELES SECURITIES | VELES SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 332495 / SEC#: , 8-71288

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

Main Address
530 Wedgewood Circle, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Mailing Address
530 Wedgewood Circle, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Phone number
(347) 559-5051
Established
Delaware since 06/05/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VELES HOLDINGS LLCOWNER
FITZGERALD, HEATHER MARIEFINOP4427665
PASSMAN, LEXINE HCFO7320529
PAVLOVIC, GIANLUCACEO7320845
SMULEVITZ, CHARLESCCO5099387

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Company Information

VELES SECURITIES

CRD#: 332495Lake In The Hills, IL

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