CRD #282266 · FINRA BrokerCheck + SEC IAPD

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC

According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC ranks #3,909 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in NY, it ranks #278 of 868 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC carries 1 BrokerCheck disclosure across 3 branch offices - moderate load for a small firm, earning a Grade B.

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Grade B
Safety grade
3
branch offices
1
disclosure
#3,909 of 20,055
disclosure rank · graded

FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure docket

CRD record 282266 Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC · Grade B · 1 disc · 0.33/office · Small firm

  • CRD 282266
  • GRADE B
  • DISC 1
  • REG 1
  • ARB 0
  • CIV 0
  • BRANCH 3
  • PER-OFF 0.33
  • RANK #3,909 of 20,055
  • BOOK Small firm

Intensity peers

Nearest same-size peer: ABN Amro Capital Markets (USA) LLC (0.33 disc/office)

ABN Amro Capital Market…0.33Accrued Equities Inc.0.33AMG Distributors, Inc.0.33Flow Traders U.S. I… (this)0.33
Disclosures per office among small firm peers (lower is cleaner)

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC ranks #3,909 of 20,055 by disclosure count among graded broker-dealers; moderate load at 0.33 disclosures per office. Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →

PlainAdvisorCheck rating 4/5 - an editorial, size-normalized signal, not a regulatory determination. Always verify the underlying record on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging an advisor.

Data updated July 2026

Branch offices

3 offices

FINRA: Small firm

Total disclosures

1 event

On FINRA BrokerCheck

Regulatory events

1 action

100% of all disclosures

Disclosures per office

0.33 per office

1 ÷ 3 offices

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC vs. every disclosing firm

Disclosures per branch office, the size-normalized signal behind the grade (lower is cleaner)

0 Among the cleanest for its size a cleaner per-office record than 71% of 1,251 disclosing firms

0–0: 314 disclosing firms (25%). Below this entry. 0–1: 159 disclosing firms (13%). This entry sits in this band. 1–1: 301 disclosing firms (24%). Above this entry. 1–1: 40 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 1–1: 140 disclosing firms (11%). Above this entry. 1–2: 32 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 2–2: 65 disclosing firms (5%). Above this entry. 2–2: 9 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 2–2: 72 disclosing firms (6%). Above this entry. 2–3: 14 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 3–3: 24 disclosing firms (2%). Above this entry. 3–3: 6 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 3–3: 32 disclosing firms (3%). Above this entry. 3–4: 5 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 4–4: 10 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 4–4: 3 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 4–4: 9 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 4–5: 3 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. 5–5: 11 disclosing firms (1%). Above this entry. 5–5: 2 disclosing firms (0%). Above this entry. This firm 0 5 every disclosing firm, by disclosures per office, bucketed by value

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Source FINRA BrokerCheck · SEC IAPD · 2026

Disclosure Breakdown

Disclosure Type Count
Regulatory Events 1
Arbitrations 0
Civil Events 0
Total 1

Counts for Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck as of July 2026. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations.

Disclosure category share

Regulatory 1 Arbitration 0 Civil 0

Firm Details

Firm Size
Small
Scope
ACTIVE
Location
New York, NY
CRD Number
282266

Regulator-heavy mix

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC in the heavier-disclosure third

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC carries 1 BrokerCheck disclosure across 3 branch offices - a heavier-third raw book among graded firms (#3,909 of 20,055). Regulator-initiated events are 100% of the book (1 regulatory / 0 arbitration / 0 civil).

100% of Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's 1 disclosures are regulator-initiated (1 events). Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗ · how disclosures are interpreted.

Educational summary of Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's disclosure book - not financial advice. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations; consult a licensed advisor before decisions.

New York cohort · 0.11× state average

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC sits below the New York disclosure average

Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC reports 1 BrokerCheck disclosure, 0.11× the New York average of 8.7, lighter than most of the 868 graded firms filed there.

In New York, 513 firms carry Grade A and 7 carry Grade F on the same size-normalized scale.

Average uses graded firms with a principal-office state on file, not a full 50-state census. Open the New York state book →

Source: FINRA BrokerCheck & SEC IAPD Public Disclosure Data

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC sit among graded broker-dealers by disclosure count?
According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC ranks #3,909 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in NY, it ranks #278 of 868 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Ordinals match the disclosure-first sort documented on our methodology corpus-placement section. A high disclosure rank is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing; larger firms accumulate more reported events. Always review the underlying FINRA BrokerCheck detail before engaging.
What does a grade of B mean for Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC?
A grade of B reflects Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's disclosure intensity, its weighted disclosure load per branch office, ranked against other firms of a similar size (small firm). It carries 1 total disclosure across 3 branch offices. Review the specific disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC have?
Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC has 1 total FINRA disclosure, including 1 regulatory event. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How big is Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC?
Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC operates 3 branch offices and is classified by FINRA as a small firm, registered in NY (Small firm). FINRA BrokerCheck publishes branch-office counts but not a firmwide registered-representative headcount, so PlainAdvisorCheck measures firm size by branch footprint.
Where can I verify Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's disciplinary record?
You can verify Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 282266. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms accumulate more disclosures simply because they operate more offices, so PlainAdvisorCheck grades each firm against same-size peers rather than on raw counts. Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC carries 1 disclosure across 3 branch offices (about 0.33 per office). Review the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before making a decision.

Read with this firm

  • ABN Amro Capital Markets (USA) LLC (NY) - 0.33 disclosures/office, nearest small firm peer to Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's 0.33
  • Accrued Equities Inc. (NY) - 0.33 disclosures/office, nearest small firm peer to Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's 0.33
  • AMG Distributors, Inc. (CT) - 0.33 disclosures/office, nearest small firm peer to Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's 0.33
  • Firms in NY - state roster that includes Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's registration home.
  • How to Vet a Financial Advisor - Due diligence checklist when reviewing a Grade B firm like Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC.
  • Reading BrokerCheck Reports - How Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC's 0.33 disclosures-per-office figure is derived.
  • Most Disclosures - Raw disclosure-volume leaders for context next to Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC.
  • Compare firms - put Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading LLC next to peers on grade and footprint.

Read our methodology - heavier-disclosure firms: how raw counts and per-office intensity are graded.

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