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Andrew J. Defeo

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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.

Andrew Joseph Defeo, who also goes by Andrew J Defeo, was a registered financial professional .

Andrew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Andrew had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew J Defeo

Other business activities


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I am the co-founder and managing director of business development for Tradelegs LLC. Tradelegs is a Fintech company that has developed AI for trading Equity Options. The technology has been used to develop systematic strategies that will be traded by Optimize Advisors. Owner; ADK Business Consulting LLC; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 2 Lake Road Cortlandt Manor NY 10567 United States; Description of the business: ADK business consulting LLC provides specialized consulting services for Business Development, FinTech, Start-ups, technology integrations, and business planning. ; Responsibilities Duties: Provide consulting services and advice for Business Development, FinTech companies, Start-ups, and business planning. This might include attending meetings/strategy sessions, analyzing expenses and projections, reviewing technology, coordinating transitions in ownership, acquisitions, and deal terms etc.; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 20; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 20; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 25;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 2, 2021 - May 13, 2024

OPTIMIZE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 315717
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 9, 2012 - March 25, 2013

PICO QUANTITATIVE TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 118639
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 2007 - June 27, 2012

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/10/2012
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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OPTIMIZE ADVISORS LLC
OPTIMIZE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 315717 / SEC#: 801-121998

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Contact information


Main Address
112 W 34th Street 18th Floor, New York, NY 10120
Mailing Address
Phone number
(347) 878-7930
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- OPTIMIZE ADVISORS LLC (3/26/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 581,110

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Company Information


OPTIMIZE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 315717

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