Larry Cromidas
About Larry Cromidas
Larry Cromidas is a Principal Examiner at FINRA, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in equity and derivatives sales trading, having held various positions at firms such as Quad Capital, Hapoalim Securities USA, and Merrill Edge.
Current Role at FINRA
Larry Cromidas serves as a Principal Examiner at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for examining broker-dealers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. His work contributes to maintaining the integrity of the financial markets. Cromidas operates from New York City, where he applies his extensive knowledge of financial regulations and trading practices.
Previous Experience in Trading
Before his current position at FINRA, Larry Cromidas accumulated significant experience in sales trading. He worked at Quad Capital as a Trader for one year from 2009 to 2010 and at Hapoalim Securities USA as a Sales Trader for two years from 2008 to 2010. He also held positions at Maxim Group and Miller Tabak + Co., LLC, where he served as a Sales Trader and VP of Equity & Derivatives Sales Trader, respectively. His background in trading provided him with a strong foundation for his transition into regulatory examination.
Education and Qualifications
Larry Cromidas holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In addition to his educational background, he possesses multiple FINRA licenses, including series 4, 7, 24, 57, and 63. These qualifications enable him to effectively navigate the regulatory landscape in his current role at FINRA.
Career Transition to Regulatory Examination
Cromidas transitioned from a career in equity and derivatives sales trading to regulatory examination. This shift allowed him to leverage his trading experience while focusing on compliance and regulatory standards within the financial industry. His previous roles at FINRA, including his work on the large firm examination team from 2016 to 2018, equipped him with the necessary skills for his current responsibilities.