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John Zielinski

AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 7634985
JZ

Professional summary

John Zielinski, who also goes by Johh Zielinski, John Henry Zielinski, is a registered financial professional currently at AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. John has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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No

Aliases

Johh Zielinski | John Henry Zielinski

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Experience

Current

December 16, 2022 - Present

AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 550 W Jackson Blvd. Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60661
BD
CRD#: 166932
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
Series 7TO
Date: 12/16/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/11/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC
AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 166932 / SEC#: , 8-69235

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

Main Address
550 W Jackson Blvd. Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
550 W Jackson Blvd. Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 284-5500
Established
Illinois since 01/08/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TRANSMARKET BASTION LLCMEMBER
ADAMS, DOUGLAS RYANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4675945
OLSON, CHAD RYANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6234911

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Company Information

AARDVARK SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 166932Chicago, IL 60661

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