CommercialHedging

Institutional Governance & Disclosures

Trust Center & Institutional Framework

Regulatory registrations, confidentiality standards, risk disclosures, and team leadership.

1. Entity & Regulatory Framework

Verified Status

Regulatory Registration Information

  • Legal Name: Commercial Hedging Firm LLC
  • NFA Member ID: #0488219 (National Futures Association)
  • CFTC Registration: Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) / Introducing Broker (IB)
  • Primary Exchange Memberships: CME Group Educational & Clearing Partner Network

Customer Funds & Account Custody

Customer derivative margin accounts are held directly at premier, top-tier Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) in segregated customer accounts under CFTC Rule 1.20. CommercialHedging.com provides independent analysis, policy development, and execution support.

2. Full Risk Disclosure Statement

THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES AND OPTIONS CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOUR BUSINESS IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND COMMERCIAL OBJECTIVES.

  • Futures and options trading involve significant risk and are not appropriate for speculative capital.
  • Commercial hedges reduce physical price risk but do not guarantee profitable business operations.
  • Basis risk (the difference between local cash prices and futures prices) can vary significantly over time.
  • Scenario tools and calculators on this platform provide theoretical models and do not predict future market outcomes.

3. Commercial Confidentiality & Security

We understand that commercial volume, production estimates, supplier terms, and customer quotes are sensitive business trade secrets. All client communications and exposure data are protected under strict non-disclosure frameworks and enterprise access controls.

4. Leadership & Senior Experts

Experienced professionals with real-world operating and commodity market backgrounds.

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Arthur Sterling

Managing Director & Head of Commercial Advisory
28 Years in Commodity Risk Management

Former VP of Grain Merchandising at a major US agribusiness and chief risk architect for commercial hedging programs.

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Elena Rostova

Practice Lead, Energy & Freight Risk
20 Years Petroleum & Fleet Risk

Specializes in structuring diesel and heating oil budget corridors for national transport fleets and municipal authorities.

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David Vance

Director, Enterprise Risk & Derivatives
18 Years Metals & FX Risk

Advises multi-plant manufacturers and metal service centers on ASC 815 hedge accounting coordination and derivative execution.

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