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John M. Thomas

VANAHEIM SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60605
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CRD#: 7006879
JT

Professional summary

John Matthew Thomas is a registered financial professional currently at VANAHEIM SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 57 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

September 9, 2025 - Present

VANAHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 425 South Financial Place Ste. 3200, Chicago, IL 60605
BD
CRD#: 319095
Chicago, IL
Past

September 27, 2018 - March 27, 2024

AKUNA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159041
CHICAGO, IL

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57
Date: 9/27/2018
Securities Trader Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.

Current Firm

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VANAHEIM SECURITIES, LLC
VANAHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 319095 / SEC#: , 8-70891

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

Main Address
425 South Financial Place Ste. 3200, Chicago, IL 60605
Mailing Address
425 South Financial Place Ste. 3200, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone number
(312) 379-0200
Established
Illinois since 03/11/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VALKYRIE HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
MELLEE, CHRISTOPHER GEORGECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5617164
POSTON, CHERYL LYNNFINOP/CCO2358226

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Company Information

VANAHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 319095Chicago, IL 60605

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