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Michael S. Arrendale

BRUCE MARKETS LLC
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 5476273
MA

Professional summary

Michael Shawn Arrendale is a registered financial professional currently at BRUCE MARKETS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 21, 2025 - Present

BRUCE MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 300209
Chicago, IL
Past

February 19, 2025 - November 7, 2025

BLUE OCEAN ATS

BD
CRD#: 306512
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

May 1, 2024 - July 11, 2024

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
Chicago, IL
Past

November 11, 2015 - May 1, 2024

CODA MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36187
WILMETTE, IL
Past

July 1, 2013 - April 20, 2015

VIRTU AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 149823
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 16, 2010 - June 11, 2014

GETCO EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 145021
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 3, 2010 - July 1, 2013

GETCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151233
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 31, 2008 - June 11, 2014

OCTEG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117429
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/29/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BM
BRUCE MARKETS LLC
ALL TIME ATS | PEAK6 TRADING LLC | BRUCE MARKETS LLC | APEX CRYPTO LLC

CRD#: 300209 / SEC#: , 8-70286

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

Main Address
141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 444-8000
Established
Delaware since 03/19/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRUCE MARKETS HOLDINGS LLCMANAGING MEMBER
D'AUGE, RALPH ANTHONYFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4664611
INGLOT, KATARZYNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4902558
LISH, MICHAEL KCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4539941
RUHANA, GEORGE WILLIAMEXECUTIVE CHAIR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BRUCE MARKETS HOLDINGS LLC.5517069
WALLACH, JASONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4918286

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Company Information

BRUCE MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 300209Chicago, IL 60604

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