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Donald E. Albrecht

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CRD#: 5737921
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Donald Emory Albrecht was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Donald had worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 30, 2012 - March 27, 2015

COGNITIVE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131272
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 4, 2011 - July 20, 2012

GETCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151233
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 4, 2011 - July 20, 2012

GETCO EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 145021
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 24, 2009 - July 20, 2012

OCTEG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117429
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/27/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/5/2010
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COGNITIVE CAPITAL, LLC
COGNITIVE CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 131272 / SEC#: , 8-66442

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


Main Address
141 W Jackson # 1620, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
141 W Jackson # 1620, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 431-0400
Established
Illinois since 03/22/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ARTHUR S. MARGULIS LIVING TRUST DATED 2/24/1998MANAGING MEMBER
MARK AND BETSY CARROLL FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUSTMEMBER
THE M & C BUCKLEY FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 10/13/2020MEMBER
BUCKLEY, MATTHEW EDWARDTRADING MANAGER, TRUSTEE5130690
CARROLL, MARK WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TRUSTEE5077727
MARGULIS, ARTHUR SIDNEY JRMANAGING PRINCIPAL, TRUSTEE2132364
RIDGES, DAVID BRIANCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, TRUSTEE4662004
THE RIDGES FAMILY 2024 DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MARCH 1, 2024MEMBER

Disclosures


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Company Information


COGNITIVE CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 131272

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