R.J. O'Brien & Associates, LCC.

Description

Founded in 1914, R.J. O'Brien & Associates, LCC is one of the oldest and best known independent futures brokerage firms in the industry. RJO is a founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a full clearing member of the Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, Commodity Exchange of New York and the New York Board of Trade. RJO offers the latest in order entry technology coupled with 24-hour execution and clearing on every futures exchange worldwide. RJO services a global network of over 270 introducing brokers and some of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions. Spectrum co-led a leveraged buyout of the company, providing full liquidity to founding shareholders and partial liquidity to management and employees.

CEO Biography

Gerald Corcoran has been Chief Executive Officer of RJO since June 2000. Mr. Corcoran joined RJO in 1987 and served as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer since 1992. Prior to RJO, he served as controller of Chicago Sun-Times, the nation's 7th largest daily newspaper. Mr. Corcoran was recently voted to serve on the Board of the National Futures Association and also serves on the Board of Governors of the Clearing Corporation. He is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Mr. Corcoran holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Loyola University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Headquarters: Chicago, IL USA
Web Site: www.rjobrien.com