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R.J. OBrien & Associates

Chicago, IL, US • 500 - 999 Employees
Financial Services

R.J. O'Brien & Associates LLC is the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States. A futures commission merchant (FCM), RJO is a full clearing member of: the CME Group (founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and all its markets; IntercontinentalExchange (ICE); NYSE Liffe U.S.; and the CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE). RJO offers the latest in order entry technology coupled with 24-hour execution and clearing on every futures exchange worldwide. Clearing more than 100,000 client accounts, the firm provides a full range of services to the industry's largest global network of introducing brokers (IBs) and to commercial, institutional, international and individuals clients. These include more than 400 IBs and many of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions. We do not engage in proprietary trading; all of our business focuses on our valued clients.Founded in 1914, RJO is one of the last 'boutique'​ futures firms in the industry. It is a privately held business majority owned by the O'Brien family of Chicago. The O'Briens have been instrumental in the development of the futures industry and remain committed to the continued growth of the company and our leadership within the industry.Futures trading involves the substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.