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Austin R. Collins

COBRA TRADING
CARROLLTON, TX 75010
CRD#: 7878920
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Austin Robert CollinsCOBRA TRADING

Professional summary

Austin Robert Collins is a registered financial professional currently at COBRA TRADING, INC. located in Carrollton, Texas.

Austin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Austin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 28, 2026 - Present

COBRA TRADING, INC.

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

February 17, 2026 - May 18, 2026

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fairfield, IA
Past

February 17, 2026 - May 18, 2026

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

June 2, 2025 - November 20, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Bradenton, FL
Past

September 6, 2024 - November 20, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Bradenton, FL
Past

June 21, 2024 - July 29, 2024

WPWEALTH LLP

RIA
CRD#: 145467
FORT WORTH, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/20/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/2/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/14/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CT
COBRA TRADING, INC.
BIGTRADES.COM | VENOM TRADING | 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)

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

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Company Information

COBRA TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 132078Carrollton, TX 75010

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