The Argo Futures Group Archive

Regulatory Registration History

The documented registration and regulatory record of Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124, from its original application in 1997 through the conclusion of operations in 2021.

Official Record

A Documented Record

Across more than two decades of registration, the official public record for Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124, reflects zero NFA actions, zero CFTC actions, and zero exchange actions. The record documents an uninterrupted regulatory history beginning with the firm's original application in December 1997 and concluding with the withdrawal of its registrations and NFA membership in January 2021.

This page preserves that regulatory history and provides the primary-source documentation necessary to distinguish the corporation from other businesses, branch arrangements, or trade names that may also appear in public search results.

NFA BASIC — Official Record

Argo Futures Group, Inc.

NFA ID0284124

LocationAkron, Ohio

Original applicationDecember 11, 1997

NFA membership approvedJanuary 5, 1998

Introducing Broker registeredJanuary 27, 1998

Registration and membership withdrawnJanuary 29, 2021

Current NFA membership statusNot an NFA Member

Regulatory Actions

NFA Actions

CFTC Actions

Exchange Actions

'Not an NFA Member' reflects the firm's withdrawal of membership and registration following the conclusion of operations. It is not a disciplinary designation.

Record Distinction

Distinguishing Two Separate NFA Records

A search of the NFA BASIC database for the Argo Futures name produces two separate records. Those records concern different regulated businesses and carry different NFA identification numbers, locations, principals, and regulatory histories.

ARGO FUTURES GROUP, INC.

NFA ID 0284124

Akron, Ohio

Corporate registration of Argo Futures Group, Inc.

Current membership status: Not an NFA Member

Regulatory actions: No

SEPARATE CHICAGO RECORD

NFA ID 0413763

Chicago, Illinois

Separate branch/DBA record associated with Post Rock Brokerage

Different registration, location, principals, and regulatory history

Regulatory actions: Yes

The regulatory status and actions associated with the Chicago record should not be attributed to Argo Futures Group, Inc. The entries can be distinguished through their separate NFA identification numbers, locations, principals, and registration records.

Primary-Source Documentation

Exhibit 1NFA BASIC Search Results

Reading this exhibit

Argo Futures Group, Inc.

Akron, Ohio

NFA ID 0284124

Corporate registration documented throughout this page

Separate regulatory history

Argo Futures Group

Chicago, Illinois

NFA ID 0413763

Separate branch/DBA registration associated with Post Rock Brokerage

Different registration, location, principals, and regulatory record

This NFA BASIC search result displays two separate entries containing the Argo Futures name. The records are distinguished by corporate name, NFA identification number, location, registration status, and regulatory history. This exhibit documents the existence of two separate NFA records and supports the distinction described on this page.

This screenshot confirms the existence of two separate NFA BASIC entries and supports the Introducing Broker registration of Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124.

Source: National Futures Association BASIC— Accessed July 2026.

Exhibit 2Official Registration and Regulatory Record

NFA BASIC record for Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124, Akron, Ohio, showing registration chronology from 1997 through 2021, zero NFA actions, zero CFTC actions, zero exchange actions, and one NFA arbitration decision.

The NFA BASIC record for Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124, documents the firm's registration history and reports zero NFA actions, zero CFTC actions, and zero exchange actions.

This screenshot confirms the Introducing Broker registration chronology and the regulatory action totals for Argo Futures Group, Inc., NFA ID 0284124. Guaranteed Introducing Broker status is part of the firm's documented historical record and will be supported by a separate primary-source exhibit on this page.

Source: National Futures Association BASIC— Accessed July 2026.

Arbitration

NFA Arbitration Record — 2004

Case Reference

NFA Arbitration Case No. 03ARB00092

Decision Date: May 13, 2004

Argo Futures Group, Inc. was the claimant in National Futures Association Arbitration Case No. 03ARB00092, decided on May 13, 2004.

The published record identifies the matter as involving a debit balance and Argo's request for attorneys' fees, costs, and interest. Argo pursued recovery of the account deficit through the NFA arbitration process.

The decision awarded Argo Futures Group, Inc. $13,418.33 in compensatory damages and $2,000.00 in attorneys' fees, for a total award of $15,418.33.

The amount was subsequently paid, and the matter was concluded.

This record is preserved as part of Argo Futures Group's historical regulatory archive and is presented for documentary and educational purposes.

Award Summary

Compensatory damages$13,418.33

Attorneys' fees$2,000.00

Total award$15,418.33

Exhibit 3NFA Arbitration Record

NFA public arbitration record for Case No. 03ARB00092, showing Argo Futures Group, Inc. as claimant and a May 13, 2004 award totaling $15,418.33.

National Futures Association Arbitration Case No. 03ARB00092. Argo Futures Group, Inc. was the claimant. Decision issued May 13, 2004.

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Source: National Futures Association (NFA) — Public Arbitration Record— Accessed July 2026

Forthcoming Documentation

Additional Sections in Preparation

Registration Chronology

Primary-source documentation of the complete registration chronology will be added as original records are recovered and authenticated.

Introducing Broker Registration

Documentation of the Introducing Broker registration will be added from primary-source materials.

Commodity Trading Advisor Registration

Documentation of the Commodity Trading Advisor registration will be added from primary-source materials.

Notice Broker-Dealer Registration

Documentation of the Notice Broker-Dealer registration will be added from primary-source materials.

Guaranteed Introducing Broker and Clearing Relationships

Documentation of the guaranteed introducing broker relationship and clearing arrangements will be added from primary-source materials.

Branch and DBA Distinctions

Documentation distinguishing the corporate registration from branch and DBA arrangements will be added from primary-source materials.

Arbitration Record

The NFA arbitration record for Case No. 03ARB00092 is documented as Exhibit 3 on this page. Additional supporting documentation may be added as original records are recovered.

Conclusion of Registration

Documentation of the voluntary withdrawal of registrations and NFA membership in January 2021 will be added from primary-source materials.

Primary Regulatory Documents

Original NFA registration documents, correspondence, and official filings will be added as they are recovered and authenticated.

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More from the Archive

Related sections of the Argo Futures Group Archive.

Company HistoryA five-chapter account of the firm's formation, active period, and conclusion of operations.View section

Historical TimelineA chronological record of key company events and milestones, 1997–2021.View section

The BeginningFounding documents and archival materials from the formation of Argo Futures Group, Inc.View section