Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp.   

In the fast-moving, volatile and highly leveraged world of options markets, where trading horizons may change in a matter of minutes, instantaneous information and mathematical analysis can give traders a crucial edge.

Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp. ('MLPRO') attracts and retains sophisticated and experienced professional, registered broker dealers by continually developing innovative information management systems that set industry standards.

THE MERRILL LYNCH ADVANTAGE

A distinct competitive advantage is our access to the global resources and superior execution, structuring and financing capabilities of Merrill Lynch. As a client, the full breadth of our firm is available to you.

- A recognized leader in the clearing industry

- Membership in over 70 exchanges around the world and all major clearing organizations

- Top-tier secured financing team, with access to a wide supply of hard-to-borrow stocks

- Unparalleled global trading capabilities - ranked among the top firms in more than a dozen countries

- #1 trader of listed stocks on the NYSE

- Client assets totaling more than $1.5 trillion

- Operations in 36 countries around the globe

- Unmatched financial strength and integrity