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RJO offers traders easy access to the documentation necessary to quickly establish a new trading account. Follow the steps below and submit the appropriate documents to your RJO Representative or Introducing Broker.

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STEP 1.

Download the appropriate forms for your new account from below:

Individual Account or Sole Proprietorship Account

Individual Account with Power of Attorney or Sole Proprietorship Account with Power of Attorney

Joint Account

Joint Account with Power of Attorney

Corporate Account

Corporate Account with Power of Attorney

Limited Liability Company Account

Limited Liability Company Account with Power of Attorney

Trust Account

Trust Account with Power of Attorney

Partnership Account

Partnership Account with Power of Attorney

STEP 2.

Download any additional account documentation (if applicable):

Account Transfer Form

Managed Accounts (Power of Attorney) and Exempt Commodity Trading Advisor Forms

Security Agreement and Assignment of Account

RJO Hedge Representation Letter

Single Stock Futures Account Opening Documents (Current Clients Only)

NFA Risk Disclosure Statement For Security Futures Contracts

Request for Electronic Transmission of Customer Statements

Related Account Authorization Form

Customer Address Change Form

W-8 Forms for International Customers

Please click here for Account Funding Information.

STEP 3.

Print, read, sign, date, and return all appropriate forms to your RJO Representative or Introducing Broker.

STEP 4.

All customers who download and print the above agreements must sign the Customer Acknowledgement and Warranty New Account Agreement disclaimer included with the download.

Foreign Language Forms

For your convenience and ease, R.J.O'Brien provides account opening documents in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Please note: The translation of your R.J.O'Brien Customer Account Documentation is a legally non-binding translation. In the event of a dispute, the English version will govern. YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ENGLISH VERSION.

				French Account Forms
				German Account Forms
				Italian Account Forms
				Spanish Account Forms

SPECIAL DISCLAIMER FOR APPLICANTS:
This document is not an offer of solicitation for the purchase or sale of any Commodity. Before trading one should be aware that with potential profits there is also potential for losses that may be very large. Futures investing involves risk and is not suitable for everyone. Those acting on this information are responsible for their own actions.

ATTENTION NON-U.S. RESIDENTS:
The services provided by R.J. O'Brien & Associates ("RJO") may not be available in all jurisdictions. It is possible that the country in which you are a resident prohibits us from opening and maintaining an account for you. If in doubt, please contact an RJO account representative.

DISCLAIMER

This information is not to be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation or an offer to buy the commodities herein named. The factual information of this report has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily all-inclusive and is not guaranteed as to the accuracy, and is not to be construed as representation by R.J.O'Brien & Associates. The risk of trading futures and options can be substantial. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.