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Ellis A. Nepstad

COBRA TRADING
CARROLLTON, TX 75010
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CRD#: 7436508
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Professional summary

Ellis Anders Nepstad, who also goes by Ellis Nepstad, is a registered financial professional currently at COBRA TRADING, INC. located in Carrollton, Texas.

Ellis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Ellis has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Aliases

Ellis Nepstad

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

March 18, 2022 - Present

COBRA TRADING, INC.

Office #1: 3008 E Hebron Pkwy Bldg 400, Carrollton, TX 75010
BD
CRD#: 132078
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

October 26, 2021 - March 28, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX

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.

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RR
Texas
(3/18/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/10/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/25/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/31/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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COBRA TRADING, INC.
COBRA TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 132078 / SEC#: , 8-66548

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

Main Address
3008 E Hebron Pkwy Bldg 400, Carrollton, TX 75010
Mailing Address
3008 E Hebron Pkwy Bldg 400, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone number
(972) 491-7999
Established
Wisconsin since 05/14/2004
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HESSING, CHADD THOMASCEO AND FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE REP., CFO, FINOP, TREASURER, CCO, SECRETARY2668366
KREBS, RYAN MICHAELPRESIDENT3178801
TERRY, THOMAS OTISCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4285347

Disclosures

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Company Information

COBRA TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 132078Carrollton, TX 75010

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