X-17A-5: Submission Information

Report for the Period Beginning

01-01-2023

and Ending

12-31-2023

Type of Registrant

Broker-dealer

Security-based swap dealer

Major security-based swap participant

OTC derivatives dealer

Material Weakness

Does this submission include an accountant's report covering the compliance report that indentifies one or more material weaknesses?

Yes

X-17A-5: A. Registrant Identification

Name of Firm

ROMANO BROTHERS AND COMPANY

Address of Principal Place of Business (Do not use P.O. Box No.)

Address 1

1560 SHERMAN AVENUE

Address 2

SUITE 1300

City

EVANSTON

State/Country

ILLINOIS

Mailing Zip/ Portal Code

60201

Name and Telephone Number of Person to Contact in Regard to this Report

Name

Eric Bederman

Telephone Number

847-866-7730

X-17A-5: B. Accountant Identification

Independent Public Accountant

Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name

Ryan & Juraska LLP

Address 1

141 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 2250

City

Chicago

State/Country

ILLINOIS

Mailing Zip/ Postal Code

60604

Check One

Certified Public Accountant
Radio button not checked

Certified Public Accountant not resident in United States or any of its possessions

X-17A-5: Signature

Oath or Affirmation

I, Eric Bederman, swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the financial report pertaining to the firm of ROMANO BROTHERS AND COMPANY, as of 12-31-2023, is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows:

Signature

Eric A. Bederman

Title

CFO

Notary Public

Checking this box acknowledges that this oath or affirmation has been notarized.

X-17A-5: Filer Information

Submission Contact Information