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Jingyu Zhao

BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 7971947
JZ

Professional summary

Jingyu Zhao is a registered financial professional currently at BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Jingyu is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Jingyu has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 57TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

February 18, 2026 - Present

BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 811 West Fulton Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607
BD
CRD#: 309241
Chicago, IL
Past

November 18, 2024 - June 10, 2025

TOWER PRINCIPAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 319604
New York, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 11/17/2024
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/14/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.

Current Firm

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BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC
BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 309241 / SEC#: , 8-70525

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

Main Address
811 West Fulton Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
811 West Fulton Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone number
(312) 612-0891
Established
Delaware since 04/21/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BLACK EDGE GROUP, LLCSOLE MEMBER
CERNY, PATRICIA LCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
KENT, DAVID GREGORYPRINCIPAL5664389

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Company Information

BLACK EDGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 309241Chicago, IL 60607

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