Clear Street, LLC is a U.S. registered broker‑dealer and diversified financial services firm headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 2018, Clear Street has rapidly emerged as a technology‑driven participant in the U.S. stock market, providing modern brokerage, clearing, custody, execution, and financing infrastructure for institutions, professional traders, and sophisticated investors. It operates as a broker‑dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and is also registered as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).
What Services Does Clear Street, LLC Offer?
Clear Street blends traditional broker‑dealer functionality with fintech innovation, delivering a wide range of services that support capital markets participation and institutional trading.
Services Overview
| Service Category | What Clear Street, LLC Offers |
| Brokerage & Execution | Clearing, custody, and execution for U.S. equities, options, and fixed‑income securities. |
| Clearing & Custody Infrastructure | Cloud‑native clearing platform processing significant equity and derivatives volume. |
| Futures & Derivatives | Futures clearing and execution services integrated via proprietary technology. |
| Prime Brokerage & Financing | Margin, financing, and capital solutions for institutional and professional clients. |
| Technology Solutions | Cloud‑native ledger and risk management tools for broker‑dealers and active traders. |
| Investment Banking (Emerging) | Strategic advisory and capital markets support in equity/debt financings and transactions. |
Clear Street’s platform is designed to unify execution, clearing, custody, and financing workflows in a real‑time capital markets infrastructure, modernizing traditional systems historically used by legacy broker‑dealers.
Who Is Clear Street, LLC For?
Clear Street serves a spectrum of sophisticated clients, including:
- Institutional investors requiring comprehensive clearing and financing solutions
- Broker‑dealers needing scalable backend execution and custody infrastructure
- Hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and active professional traders
- Wealth managers and sophisticated investors seeking advanced markets access
Unlike traditional discount retail brokers, Clear Street’s offerings are positioned toward institutional and professional segments, though it also provides brokerage services for sophisticated traders.
Which Markets and Exchanges Can You Access Through Clear Street?
Market & Regulatory Access
- U.S. equities and listed securities, including NYSE and NASDAQ markets via clearing and execution arrangements.
- Options, futures, and fixed‑income products, supported through its FCM and clearing memberships.
- Professional clearing services for market makers and broker institutions.
Regulatory Memberships
- SEC‑registered broker‑dealer
- FINRA member
- SIPC member
- CFTC‑registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM)
- NFA member
Clear Street also maintains clearing memberships with multiple central clearinghouses and exchanges, including NYSE and NASDAQ, enhancing its ability to execute and clear across major U.S. markets.
How Clear Street Helps Clients Operate in Markets
A typical engagement with Clear Street includes:
- Account setup and onboarding for institutional or professional clients
- Order placement and execution across equities, options, and futures
- Clearing and settlement via its cloud‑native infrastructure
- Custody, financing, and risk management integrated in real time
- Support for advanced trading workflows and margin services
The firm’s technology‑first approach enables clients to streamline market access, reduce operational friction, and leverage analytics and margin tools that were traditionally available only to much larger institutions.
Contact Information and Website
Corporate Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
| Official Website | https://clearstreet.io |
| Legal Name | Clear Street, LLC |
| Headquarters | 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich St, Floor 45, New York, NY 10007, USA |
| Phone | (646) 845‑0036 |
| Regulatory Status | SEC‑registered broker‑dealer, FINRA, SIPC member; CFTC‑registered FCM; NFA member |
| CRD | 288933 |
Regional Office / Operational Presence
Clear Street’s operations are rooted in the U.S., with a presence in New York. It also supports global clients through digital platforms and has begun expanding internationally, including operations in the UK and membership in select global markets.
| Region / Area | Location Focus |
| United States | New York, NY {broker‑dealer & institutional services} |
| United Kingdom | London {regulated entity and market operations} |
| Global | Infrastructure access for institutional clients worldwide |
Headquarters Location
Why Clear Street, LLC Matters for Clients
Clear Street represents a modern evolution of brokerage and clearing infrastructure by combining cloud‑native technology with core brokerage and clearing capabilities:
- Technology‑driven execution and clearing platform with real‑time ledger and risk tools.
- Institutional‑grade execution and custody services across equities, derivatives, and fixed income.
- Futures clearing and financing integrated into one platform.
- Emerging investment banking and advisory capabilities bolstering the firm’s service offerings.
While Clear Street does not primarily operate as a traditional retail discount broker, it participates in markets alongside stock exchange brokers and supports sophisticated traders and institutional clients in navigating the U.S. stock market and global financial ecosystems.
Compliance & Disclosures
- Regulated Status: Clear Street, LLC is registered with the SEC as a broker‑dealer and is a member of FINRA and SIPC, and also registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant and a member of NFA.
- Clearing & Execution: The firm conducts brokerage and clearing operations under regulatory frameworks and has memberships with major clearinghouses and exchanges.
- Service Model: Clear Street focuses on institutional and advanced trader services rather than broad retail self‑directed trading.
Readers looking for the complete U.S. stock exchanges list can explore our detailed guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Clear Street, LLC offer?
Clear Street provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, prime brokerage, futures and derivatives services, and technology solutions for institutional and professional clients.
Who is Clear Street for?
Clear Street serves institutional investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, broker-dealers, and sophisticated traders seeking advanced clearing, execution, and financing solutions.
Which markets and exchanges can you trade through Clear Street?
Clear Street offers access to major U.S. exchanges, including NYSE and NASDAQ for equities and options, as well as futures and fixed-income markets.
What technology does Clear Street use for trading?
Clear Street operates a cloud-native platform that integrates real-time execution, clearing, custody, and risk management tools for clients.
How does Clear Street help clients in the market?
Clients benefit from seamless account onboarding, advanced trading workflows, real-time clearing and settlement, and integrated margin services through Clear Street’s technology-driven infrastructure.
Is Clear Street a retail broker?
No, Clear Street is not a retail discount broker; it focuses on institutional and professional clients, offering sophisticated market access and trading support.
