Founded in 1914, R.J. O'Brien is a privately owned Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). RJO is one of the oldest and best known independent futures brokerage firms in the industry. RJO is a founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, 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 185 introducing brokers and some of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions.