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Trade Center, Inc. is an Introducing Broker to Refco Group Ltd., LLC.� with office headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California and a branch office in Chicago, Illinois.� Since formation in 1994 by founder Joe Tapias, Trade Center, Inc. has maintained its focus and mission statement:� �Provide traders with the best available tools and technology.�

Using that focus, Trade Center, Inc.�s business has evolved from that of a traditional futures brokerage firm in 1994.� In that year the Professional System Monitoring Desk began by offering monitoring and execution services to clients using mathematical, computerized trading systems.�

In 1997, in concert with the clearing firm, LFG, LLC, one of the first direct-to-the-exchange-floor, Internet based order routing systems was introduced to the public.� Continuous improvements to this system have allowed it to be among the leaders in on-line order entry.

Trade Center, Inc.�s SystemTrac, introduced in 2000 is a �mutual fund� style report on many of the most well known futures trading systems in the industry.� Armed with this report, our clients can make informed decisions about futures trading systems and asset diversification.

Trade Center, Inc.�s unique blend of technology and service provide us with a platform to meet our diverse clientele�s needs.� No matter which service is in use, we strive to make that service as efficient, sound, and technologically advanced as possible.

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