Randomly came across this thread while looking for something else. As someone who has traded on a real prop desk for over 6 years, I have to...
Once again, not seeking dual registration. I realize the difference between the types of BD's, I just doubt being independent would really help...
By going with a firm like Avatar I would avoid the dual registration problem. I don't really have the assets required to trade freely with a...
He is independent, but I'm not sure how much that will help. At least he knows the head compliance guy pretty well, but still... Since this is...
Can I be registered with a broker/dealer/RIA and still trade with an outfit like Avatar? A little background: After leaving my last prop...
Cool, thanks for the help. That was kinda what I was thinking but I was wary of assuming so without some supporting opinions. I'm going to keep...
That was the waiver I mentioned. They tried, even included a letter from me and a recommendation letter, but FINRA denied it. I believe they...
I have done an extensive internet search and found nothing to go on, so I thought I'd throw up the question here. I earned my series 7 license...
Bahahaha:D At my last prop we used to joke about that after things really slowed down after Q1 2009. Some of the rookies wanted to bring cots...
edit- self-employment tax applies only if you choose to create a legal entity for your trading, like a corp or LLC
correction- self employment tax is only if you create a business entity
I just read this whole thread, and there are a lot of good replies. I'm not sure exactly what step I lie at on fjpenny's list. As someone...
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