Donato A. Montanaro
President at Firstrade Securities, Inc.
Profile
Donato A.
Montanaro was the founder of SureTrade, Inc. (founded in 2000) and Ally Invest Group, Inc. (founded in 2005), where he held the title of President and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, respectively.
He currently holds the position of President at Firstrade Securities, Inc. (since 2024) and Partner at Velocity Capital BV (since 2019).
Mr. Montanaro's former position was as a Consultant at American Stock Exchange LLC (from 2002 to 2005).
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his graduate degree from The Catholic University of America.
Donato A. Montanaro active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Velocity Capital BV
Velocity Capital BV Investment ManagersFinance Velocity Capital BV (Velocity Capital) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2005 by Willem Willemstein. The firm is headquartered in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2019 |
Firstrade Securities, Inc.
Firstrade Securities, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Firstrade Securities, Inc. is a fintech online brokerage based in Flushing, NY that offers commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and fixed income through its mobile apps and web platform. The private company provides a full line of investment products, no-fee IRA retirement services, and advanced tools to help self-directed investors take control of their financial future. Firstrade is committed to excellence and client experience first, and has received numerous awards for its customer service, ease of use, and low fees. The company's mission is to empower its customers with the most advanced technology to make it simpler and seamless to execute their investment strategies. Firstrade Securities has subsidiaries in the United States. | President | 11/01/2024 |
Former positions of Donato A. Montanaro
Companies | Position | End |
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SureTrade, Inc. | Founder | - |
American Stock Exchange LLC
American Stock Exchange LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance American Stock Exchange LLC operates as stock and securities exchange. It offers trading of equities, options, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and structured products. The exchange provides a floor-based auction market that focuses in stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). AMEX lists primarily small and midsized companies and newer issues. It also has a growing business in listing structured products and closed-end funds. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2005 |
Ally Invest Group, Inc.
Ally Invest Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Ally Invest Group, Inc. provides investment brokerage and advisory services to investors through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The company was founded by Donato A. Montanaro Jr., Peter Seed, Thomas A. Desmond, Philip A. Claxton and Richard J. Hagen Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Donato A. Montanaro
University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
The Catholic University of America | Graduate Degree |
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Firstrade Securities, Inc.
Firstrade Securities, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Firstrade Securities, Inc. is a fintech online brokerage based in Flushing, NY that offers commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and fixed income through its mobile apps and web platform. The private company provides a full line of investment products, no-fee IRA retirement services, and advanced tools to help self-directed investors take control of their financial future. Firstrade is committed to excellence and client experience first, and has received numerous awards for its customer service, ease of use, and low fees. The company's mission is to empower its customers with the most advanced technology to make it simpler and seamless to execute their investment strategies. Firstrade Securities has subsidiaries in the United States. | Technology Services |
Ally Invest Group, Inc.
Ally Invest Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Ally Invest Group, Inc. provides investment brokerage and advisory services to investors through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The company was founded by Donato A. Montanaro Jr., Peter Seed, Thomas A. Desmond, Philip A. Claxton and Richard J. Hagen Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
American Stock Exchange LLC
American Stock Exchange LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance American Stock Exchange LLC operates as stock and securities exchange. It offers trading of equities, options, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and structured products. The exchange provides a floor-based auction market that focuses in stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). AMEX lists primarily small and midsized companies and newer issues. It also has a growing business in listing structured products and closed-end funds. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Velocity Capital BV
Velocity Capital BV Investment ManagersFinance Velocity Capital BV (Velocity Capital) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2005 by Willem Willemstein. The firm is headquartered in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. | Finance |
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