Firstrade Welcomes Online Trading Sector Veteran Don Montanaro as President

Leading online brokerage Firstrade Securities Inc. has appointed Don Montanaro as its President, with remits of supporting current and new Firstrade clients, formulating business line strategies and driving growth initiatives for the company.

Montanaro brings over 30 years of leadership experience in online trading to Firstrade. He founded a stockbroker SURETRADE in 1997, which was acquired by Fleet Financial and later Bank of America. In 2005, he founded a retail trading firm TradeKing.

Montanaro holds J.D. from The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law and B.A. from The University of Notre Dame.

Besides, as seen on his LinkedIn profile, Montanaro was Non Executive Director of neobroker BUX, Member Board Of Directors at Gotrade (YC S19) and 8 Securities, Founding Partner of Velocity Fund Management B.V.

"Don's proven leadership in the online brokerage industry is unparalleled, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Firstrade team. A proven leader, Don possesses a vision for innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission," commented John Liu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Firstrade.  "As we continue to grow, Don's expertise and knowledge will prove to be valuable ingredients in our success. We are excited to work alongside one of the industry's best."

"Retail traders know they can trust Firstrade's trader-first mentality thanks to the company's 39-year track record. Amid the constantly evolving nature of the online brokerage industry, Firstrade empowers both new and seasoned investors with cutting-edge tools and features, always putting the client first," said Don Montanaro, President of Firstrade. "I am honored to assist in leading the company into its next phase, helping more and more people take control of their financial future."