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Kevin D. Kao
DRW SECURITIES, L.L.C.
London,
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CRD#: 7584309
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Professional summary
Kevin David Kao is a registered financial professional currently at DRW SECURITIES, L.L.C. .
Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Kevin has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 57TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 20, 2025 - Present
DRW SECURITIES, L.L.C.
Office #1: The Leadenhall Building 122 Leadenhall Street 36th Floor, LondonBD
CRD#: 45908
London,
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 6/20/2025
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
DS
DRW SECURITIES, L.L.C.
DRW SECURITIES, L.L.C.
CRD#: 45908 / SEC#: , 8-51241
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
540 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
540 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 542-1000
Established
Illinois since 01/07/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| DRW HOLDINGS, LLC | MEMBER | |
| ARMOUR II, ROBERT WILLIAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4447215 |
| CALDWELL, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT | DIRECTOR OF BROKER DEALER COMPLIANCE | 4182335 |
| CALIXTO, CHRIZITA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6564070 |
| DRW ASSOCIATES LLC | MEMBER | |
| DRW MANAGEMENT, LLC | MANAGER | |
| FOWLER, SCOTT ALAN | FINOP, COO, PFO, POO | 3004363 |
| GARCHIK, ADAM TODD | CEO | 2967638 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
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