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Robert J. Kalaf

VELOCITY CLEARING
New York, NY 10038
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CRD#: 5356566
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Professional summary

Robert J Kalaf, who also goes by Robert J Kalaf, Robert James Kalaf, is a registered financial professional currently at VELOCITY CLEARING, LLC located in New York, New York.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Robert J Kalaf | Robert James Kalaf

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

March 18, 2021 - Present

VELOCITY CLEARING, LLC

Office #1: 199 Water Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10038
BD
CRD#: 126588
New York, NY
Past

August 7, 2015 - February 8, 2021

RISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146103
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 2014 - August 13, 2015

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(3/18/2021)
RR
California
(3/18/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(3/18/2021)
RR
Delaware
(3/18/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/18/2021)
RR
Illinois
(3/18/2021)
RR
Iowa
(3/18/2021)
RR
Kansas
(3/18/2021)
RR
Maryland
(3/18/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/18/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/5/2023)
RR
Missouri
(3/18/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(3/18/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(3/18/2021)
RR
New York
(3/18/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/19/2021)
RR
Ohio
(3/19/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/18/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(3/18/2021)
RR
Texas
(3/18/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/22/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/5/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

VC
VELOCITY CLEARING, LLC
GUARDIAN TRADING | VELOCITY PRIME SERVICES | VELOCITY EXECUTION SERVICES | VELOCITY CLEARING, LLC | QUANTEX CLEARING, LLC | NYFIX SECURITIES LLC | NYFIX SECURITIES CORPORATION | NYFIX CLEARING CORPORATION

CRD#: 126588 / SEC#: , 8-65894

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

Main Address
1301 Route 36 Suite 103, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Mailing Address
1301 Route 36 Suite 103, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Phone number
(201) 706-7157
Established
Delaware since 06/11/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VCT HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
BRACERO, FRANK WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2178318
CALICE, ROBERT PEERCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2759949
CRAWFORD, LAURA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2666224
LOGAN, MICHAEL JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5763098
SCHAEFFER, BRIAN KEITHPRESIDENT3063403

Disclosures

Regulatory Event19

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Company Information

VELOCITY CLEARING, LLC

CRD#: 126588New York, NY 10038

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