The trading platform appointed industry veteran Anthony Crudele as NinjaTrader Live executive.
His expertise will equip “traders with the trading knowledge not easily accessible elsewhere,” CEO Martin Franchi commented.
The retail
futures trading platform NinjaTrader has appointed futures trading expert
Anthony Crudele as Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live. With this move,
the company, which serves over 1.8 million users, aims to expand its existing
educational offerings.
Futures Trading Platform
NinjaTrader Taps Industry Veteran Anthony Crudele
Anthony Crudele, SVP of NinjaTrader Live
Crudele, a
29-year industry veteran and former CME floor trader, will spearhead the
company's flagship livestream program, which provides real-time trading
insights and platform guidance to traders of all experience levels.
“The
futures market is thriving, making now an ideal time to join a team
passionately dedicated to empowering traders eager to delve into this dynamic
asset class,” said Anthony Crudele, Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live.
With this
move, NinjaTrader wants to strengthen its position in the retail futures trading
space. The company's CEO Martin Franchi emphasized the alignment between
Crudele's expertise and NinjaTrader's mission to democratize futures trading
education.
Martin Franchi, the CEO of NinjaTrader
“His
expertise will strengthen NinjaTrader’s educational offerings while equipping
traders with the trading knowledge not easily accessible elsewhere,” said
Martin Franchi, CEO at NinjaTrader. “As the futures space continues to grow, we
are focused on prioritizing user experience and reinforcing our position as a
leader in the retail investing landscape through interactive content with some
of the best in the business.”
Crudele
brings substantial digital content experience, having pioneered the futures
trading podcast space with his Futures Radio Show in 2014. His content will be
available across NinjaTrader's digital platforms, including its account
dashboard, website, and YouTube channel.
Wave of Executive Hires
In addition
to Crudele, NinjaTrader recently appointed Tobin McDaniel as its new President,
marking a continuation of the executive hiring wave that began several months
ago. McDaniel, bringing 15 years of experience in retail trading and investing,
most recently led SoFi Invest and held senior roles at Charles Schwab, where he
spent over a decade advancing services for self-directed investors.
Earlier
this year, the company welcomed four additional executives to support its
growth objectives. Ryan Pitylak, Executive Vice President of Growth, focuses on
enhancing trader education and partnerships, building on his experience with
ZenBusiness. Aditya Nishandar joined as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging
experience from Goldman Sachs and Carta Liquidity to drive technology
advancements.
John
O'Neil, General Manager of Evaluation Services, is set to improve offerings for
retail proprietary traders, drawing on his background at FXCM. Michael Krafft,
the new Vice President of Product, is tasked with developing user-centric
applications, backed by his work at TrueML, Alight Solutions, and American
Express.
Meanwhile,
NinjaTrader’s affiliate, NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NTC), recently received a
$983,425 fine from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for failing
to supervise employee handling of accounts associated with a fraudulent scheme.
The retail
futures trading platform NinjaTrader has appointed futures trading expert
Anthony Crudele as Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live. With this move,
the company, which serves over 1.8 million users, aims to expand its existing
educational offerings.
Futures Trading Platform
NinjaTrader Taps Industry Veteran Anthony Crudele
Anthony Crudele, SVP of NinjaTrader Live
Crudele, a
29-year industry veteran and former CME floor trader, will spearhead the
company's flagship livestream program, which provides real-time trading
insights and platform guidance to traders of all experience levels.
“The
futures market is thriving, making now an ideal time to join a team
passionately dedicated to empowering traders eager to delve into this dynamic
asset class,” said Anthony Crudele, Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live.
With this
move, NinjaTrader wants to strengthen its position in the retail futures trading
space. The company's CEO Martin Franchi emphasized the alignment between
Crudele's expertise and NinjaTrader's mission to democratize futures trading
education.
Martin Franchi, the CEO of NinjaTrader
“His
expertise will strengthen NinjaTrader’s educational offerings while equipping
traders with the trading knowledge not easily accessible elsewhere,” said
Martin Franchi, CEO at NinjaTrader. “As the futures space continues to grow, we
are focused on prioritizing user experience and reinforcing our position as a
leader in the retail investing landscape through interactive content with some
of the best in the business.”
Crudele
brings substantial digital content experience, having pioneered the futures
trading podcast space with his Futures Radio Show in 2014. His content will be
available across NinjaTrader's digital platforms, including its account
dashboard, website, and YouTube channel.
Wave of Executive Hires
In addition
to Crudele, NinjaTrader recently appointed Tobin McDaniel as its new President,
marking a continuation of the executive hiring wave that began several months
ago. McDaniel, bringing 15 years of experience in retail trading and investing,
most recently led SoFi Invest and held senior roles at Charles Schwab, where he
spent over a decade advancing services for self-directed investors.
Earlier
this year, the company welcomed four additional executives to support its
growth objectives. Ryan Pitylak, Executive Vice President of Growth, focuses on
enhancing trader education and partnerships, building on his experience with
ZenBusiness. Aditya Nishandar joined as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging
experience from Goldman Sachs and Carta Liquidity to drive technology
advancements.
John
O'Neil, General Manager of Evaluation Services, is set to improve offerings for
retail proprietary traders, drawing on his background at FXCM. Michael Krafft,
the new Vice President of Product, is tasked with developing user-centric
applications, backed by his work at TrueML, Alight Solutions, and American
Express.
Meanwhile,
NinjaTrader’s affiliate, NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NTC), recently received a
$983,425 fine from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for failing
to supervise employee handling of accounts associated with a fraudulent scheme.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
Rules Stay the Same: So Why Is AI So Hard to Watch?
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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