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Sharad S. Kumar

CTC
Chicago, IL 60605
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CRD#: 5018424
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Professional summary


Sharad Siva Kumar, who also goes by Sharad S Kumar, Sharad Siva Kumar, is a registered financial professional currently at CTC, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Sharad is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Sharad has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 55, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sharad S Kumar | Sharad Siva Kumar

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 11, 2024 - Present

CTC, LLC

Office #1: 425 S. Financial Place 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605Office #2: 425 S. Financial Place 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
BD
CRD#: 44597
Chicago, IL
Past

September 30, 2022 - June 17, 2024

SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 159283
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 2013 - July 31, 2017

SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 159283
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2010 - October 27, 2010

FLOW TRADERS U.S. LLC

BD
CRD#: 150780
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 16, 2009 - November 25, 2009

TRADING MACHINES LLC

BD
CRD#: 146274
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 19, 2008 - September 30, 2008

JUMP TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106124
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 21, 2006 - April 18, 2008

OCTEG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117429
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/31/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 9/30/2022
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 9/25/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 5/23/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


CL
CTC, LLC
CTC L.L.C. | CTC, LLC

CRD#: 44597 / SEC#: , 8-50758

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


Main Address
425 S. Financial Place 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Mailing Address
425 S. Financial Place 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone number
(312) 863-8000
Established
Illinois since 01/02/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CTC TRADING GROUP, L.L.C.SOLE MEMBER
ESTELL, BRETT MATTHEWPRESIDENT4568030
KIM, ALBERT JINWOOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6183300
POPE, LISA YVETTEFINOP, PFO, POO2200264

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Company Information


CTC, LLC

CRD#: 44597Chicago, IL 60605

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