Our Clearing Partner — R.J. O’Brien & Associates

Midwest Market Solutions clears all futures and options trades through R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC, one of the most established futures commission merchants in the United States. R.J. O’Brien provides clearing, execution, technology, and risk management services to introducing brokers, commercial hedgers, institutions, and individual traders across global commodity and financial markets.

Founded in 1914, R.J. O’Brien is the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the country. The firm is a full clearing member of major global derivatives exchanges and has a long-standing reputation for financial strength, operational reliability, and client-focused service.

As our clearing partner, R.J. O’Brien supplies the infrastructure that supports secure trade execution, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance for our clients’ futures and options activity. Their systems and risk controls help ensure trades are processed efficiently and transparently, providing confidence and stability throughout the trading process.

Midwest Market Solutions operates as an Introducing Broker, delivering personalized market guidance, strategy development, and client service, while R.J. O’Brien serves as the clearing firm responsible for custody, clearing, and settlement of trades. This structure allows our clients to benefit from both individualized advisory support and institutional-grade clearing services.