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Ronald L. Wetzel

DNA SECURITIES LLC
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 4671726
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Professional summary

Ronald Lee Wetzel, who also goes by Ron L Wetzel, Ron Wetzel, is a registered financial professional currently at DNA SECURITIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Ronald is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ronald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 34, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ron L Wetzel | Ron Wetzel

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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 1, 2022 - Present

DNA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 141 W. Jackson, Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604Office #2: 141 W. Jackson Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 312799
Chicago, IL
Past

April 24, 2023 - November 14, 2025

MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 310908
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

February 24, 2012 - February 29, 2012

OX TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154667
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 12, 2011 - December 7, 2012

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 2004 - April 26, 2016

OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103849
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
Florida
(2/2/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/3/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/7/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/6/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/13/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 11/29/2024
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 34
Date: 11/20/2018
Retail Off-Exchange FOREX Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/29/2018
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/28/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 8/23/2021
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 8/3/2021
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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DNA SECURITIES LLC
DNA SECURITIES LLC | SARNA FINANCE LLC

CRD#: 312799 / SEC#: , 8-70670

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

Main Address
141 W. Jackson Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
115 W. Thomas Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone number
(847) 363-1374
Established
Delaware since 01/22/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STRANDS GROUP USA INC.SOLE MEMBER
CERNY, PATRICIA LCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4814964
RODRIGUEZ, DAX PANCHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER5700954
WETZEL, RONALD LEEFINOP & CEO4671726
WETZEL, RONALD LEEREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL4671726

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Company Information

DNA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 312799Chicago, IL 60604

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