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Michael J. Albino

AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 864412
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Albino, who also goes by Michael J Albino, is a registered financial professional currently at AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 15, Series 3, Series 7, Series 14, Series 8, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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No

Aliases


Michael J Albino

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 25, 2018 - Present

AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES

Office #1: 30 S. Wacker Dr Suite 2840, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 292119
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 8, 2008 - January 30, 2015

E*TRADE FUTURES LLC

BD
CRD#: 145562
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 31, 2006 - October 13, 2006

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 20, 2001 - June 11, 2008

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 22, 2000 - September 14, 2001

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 12, 1999 - June 2, 1999

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

June 12, 1997 - August 21, 1997

PACIFIC CORTEZ SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24341
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 27, 1997 - May 28, 1997

INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19628
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 24, 1997 - March 20, 1997

MATRIX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30991
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

October 30, 1995 - December 20, 1996

STRATTON OAKMONT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18692
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

June 27, 1995 - September 28, 1995

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

December 6, 1993 - June 28, 1995

STRATTON OAKMONT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18692
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

October 14, 1993 - November 22, 1993

MAIDSTONE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31804
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 1989 - August 25, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 2, 1979 - November 25, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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
Illinois
(6/21/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/18/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/30/1985
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 10/8/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/29/1982
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/27/1985
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AT
AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES
AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES | PROSPERUM SECURITIES LLC DBA AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES | PROSPERUM FINTECH HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 292119 / SEC#: , 8-70068

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


Main Address
30 S. Wacker Dr Suite 2840, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
30 S. Wacker Dr Suite 2840, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 858-5748
Established
Illinois since 11/23/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROSPERUM FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
ALBINO, MICHAEL JOSEPHCCO864412
ARORA, VRINDAFINOP7784034
GOMPERT, DAVID JOHNCEO1824567

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Company Information


AVANT-GARDE TRADING SECURITIES

CRD#: 292119Chicago, IL 60606

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