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John J. Kaminsky

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CRD#: 4805048
JK

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Joseph Kaminsky was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

April 4, 2023 - June 6, 2025

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126201
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 13, 2020 - June 21, 2022

PHILLIP CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 173869
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 14, 2013 - January 2, 2018

OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103849
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 14, 2013 - November 27, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Chicago, IL
Past

October 25, 2011 - April 26, 2013

PEAK6 VEGA MASTER FUND LLC

BD
CRD#: 158878
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 8, 2011 - October 29, 2013

PEAK6 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 137368
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 9, 2010 - October 29, 2013

PEAK6 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 43773
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 26, 2007 - March 4, 2010

TD PROFESSIONAL EXECUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37554
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 30, 2004 - March 4, 2010

TD OPTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 119855
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/17/2008
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 7
Date: 9/29/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 10/15/2009
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/10/2007
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

XF
X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC
X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

CRD#: 126201 / SEC#: , 8-65860

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

Main Address
222 W Adams Street Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
222 W Adams Street Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 235-0320
Established
Illinois since 04/09/2001
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#
MAREX NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INCDIRECT PARENT
BATES, CHRISTOPHERCFO/FINOP5648556
GEYE, ANDREW JCEO-SECURITIES DIVISION6323003
KAPLAN, GARYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1603617
MEOLA, ANGELOPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4218349

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Company Information

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

CRD#: 126201

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