About R.J. O'Brien

Founded in 1914, R.J. O'Brien is a privately owned Futures Commission Merchants (FCM). RJO is one of the oldest and well-known independent futures brokerage firms in the industry and is a founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. RJO is also 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 nationwide network of over 250 introducing brokers as well as some of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions.

Our Place in the Marketplace

With client assets exceeding $2.0 billion, RJO is a well-diversified, fully integrated FCM. We are owned by the O'Brien family of Chicago who have, for many years, pioneered the development of the futures industry. Notably, Robert O'Brien Sr. is a former Chairman of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Our revenue base is in excess of $275 million annually while our net capital is over $100 million. Our diversified client base allows us to regularly capture top tier market share in both agriculture and financial futures products at both CME and the CBOT.

Our Mission

RJ.O’Brien’s mission is committed to a client service-risk management-profit philosophy. We will 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 all our customers’ assets as well as the capital base of the firm.

Our Dedication

Through bull and bear markets, political instability, economic triumphs, and hardships, the longevity of R.J.O'Brien is a testament to our focus on our customers. We must continuously adapt and respond to their ever-changing needs and desires. 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 and promise to the bright future that lies ahead.