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James E. Runk

WALLEYE TRADING LLC
WAYZATA, MN 55391
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CRD#: 5303286
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Professional summary

James E Runk, who also goes by James E Runk II, James Earl Runk Ii, James Earl Runk, James Runk, Jay Runk, is a registered financial professional currently at WALLEYE TRADING LLC located in Wayzata, Minnesota.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

James E Runk Ii | James Earl Runk Ii | James Earl Runk | James Runk | Jay Runk

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

October 5, 2020 - Present

WALLEYE TRADING LLC

Office #1: 401 Lake Street East 3rd Floor, Wayzata, MN 55391
BD
CRD#: 136196
WAYZATA, MN
Past

February 1, 2016 - September 3, 2020

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
Minneapolis, MN
Past

February 1, 2016 - September 3, 2020

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 3, 2015 - February 1, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

September 3, 2015 - February 1, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

December 4, 2013 - March 26, 2015

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 6, 2013 - March 26, 2015

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 30, 2008 - February 11, 2013

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

November 7, 2007 - May 21, 2008

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WAYNE, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 8/22/2022
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/12/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/11/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/19/2011
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/29/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
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
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

WT
WALLEYE TRADING LLC
WALLEYE TRADING LLC

CRD#: 136196 / SEC#: , 8-66988

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

Main Address
401 Lake Street East 3rd Floor, Wayzata, MN 55391
Mailing Address
401 Lake Street East 3rd Floor, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone number
(952) 345-5200
Established
Delaware since 04/25/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WALLEYE INVESTMENTS FUND LLCMEMBER
ENGLAND, WILLIAM DUNNINGCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER6210716
ESSAFI, KHALIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7148450
GIANPETRO, SARAH ANNCO-HEAD FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING & FINOP6476299

Disclosures

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Company Information

WALLEYE TRADING LLC

CRD#: 136196Wayzata, MN 55391

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