R.J. O’Brien and Associates, LLC. (RJO) is the one of the oldest and most well-known independent futures commission merchants (FCM) in the industry today. Founded in 1914, RJO is distinguished by a history rich in innovation, vision, and the resultant rewards of growth directly attributable to the firm’s legacy of superior customer service.
RJO is a founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and is a full clearing member of: the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT); the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX and COMEX divisions); the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT); Eurex AG; US Futures Exchange; EuronextLIFFE; Intercontinental Exchange (ICE Futures US); and the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME).
RJO offers the latest in order entry technology coupled with 24-hour execution and clearing on every futures exchange worldwide. RJO services a nationwide network of over 270 Introducing Broker (IB) offices, as well as some of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions.
RJO is one of the last “boutique” futures firms in the industry. It is a privately held business owned by the O’Brien family of Chicago, Spectrum Equity Investors (Spectrum), and Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV). For many years, the O’Brien’s have been instrumental in the development of the futures industry and both Spectrum and TCV are committed to the continued growth of the company.
With client assets of approximately $2.0 billion, RJO is a well-diversified, fully integrated FCM. Our revenue base is approximately $300 million annually while our net capital base is approximately $100 million. RJO’s diversified client base allows us to regularly capture top tier market share in both agricultural and financial futures products at both the CME and CBOT.
RJ.O’Brien is committed to a client service-risk management-profit philosophy. We aim to produce strong financial returns by providing our clients with value-added trade information, efficient execution, accurate and prompt reporting, resourceful compliance support, and acute risk management to assure the safety of our customers’ assets, as well as the capital base of the firm.
Through bull and bear markets, political instability, economic triumphs, and hardships, the longevity of R.J.O'Brien is a testament to the focus we place on our customers. We must continuously adapt and respond to the ever-changing needs of our valued clients. As new technologies develop, we will respond. As new strategies are forged in the marketplace, we will adapt. This is why countless users of the futures markets rely on R.J.O'Brien as a partner in building their business.
R.J.O'Brien is committed to people, ideas, vision, and leadership. We continue our journey with great enthusiasm for the bright future that lies ahead.
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