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Nicholas R. Schwietering

SIMPLEX TRADING
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 5914156
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Professional summary

Nicholas R Schwietering is a registered financial professional currently at SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Nicholas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 57TO, SIE and Series 56 exams.

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Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

March 2, 2022 - Present

SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC

Office #1: 230 S. Lasalle Street Suite 08-500, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 153585
Chicago, IL
Past

May 6, 2019 - June 3, 2021

AKUNA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159041
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 29, 2011 - September 22, 2017

CITIGROUP DERIVATIVES MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 133084
MINNETONKA, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/22/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 9/29/2011
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC
MULTIPLEX TRADING LLC | SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | SET TRADING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 153585 / SEC#: , 8-68556

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

Main Address
230 S. Lasalle Street Suite 08-500, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
230 S. Lasalle Street Suite 08-500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 360-2440
Established
Delaware since 02/22/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SIMPLEX HOLDCO, LLCMANAGING MEMBER, OWNER
HAUFE, DAVID HARMONCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER5939783
KERLIN, DENNIS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4757638
ROCKEY, JOAN KATHRYNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4562343
SWANSON, ERIK THEODORECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5941677

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Company Information

SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 153585Chicago, IL 60604

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