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“Mike is a true professional who is willing to share his full knowledge of trading with his students. He is very concerned that all students get the fullest value from their experience at OTA.” Harold, October 2010

Mike SiewrukTrading since: 1999Teaches: Personal Trading Plan, Mentor & CoachNotables: A strong believer in volatility-based trading strategies and money management, Mike is an accomplished technical trader and system developer. He is an Easy Language programmer and Market Technicians Association CMT Level 1. He day- and swing-trades equities, futures, and options.

Bob DunnTrading since: 1974Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Commodities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and author of “The Market Guru” newsletter.

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“Bob's the real deal...he's the Trader's Trader...effectively translated real world floor trading experience to what's seen on the charts.” David W., June 2010

Marty DimTrading since: 1976Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Traded on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange for 22 years.

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"Marty was fantastic! His down-to-earth views really helped to calm the erratic arena of day trading. If you get the opportunity to learn under Marty's guidance, you will not be disappointed." Marshall S., November 2009

Sam SeidenTrading since: 1995Teaches: Direct of EducationNotables: CME floor trader, fund manager, prolific author, trader, and darn good Hockey player.

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"Time after time you prove to be right. Reading your articles for more than a year now and less and less trading against the supply and demand reality....with success. Thanks for sharing your insights!" Luc V., January 2010

Eric OchotnickiTrading since: 1995Teaches: Options, Options XLT Host, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Member of the CBOE & CBOT trading options in some of the world’s most volatile equities during boom and bust cycles.

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"Eric is the best options instructor I've ever learned from. He does a great job and really cares that all the students understand the material." Patrick V., July 2010

John O’DonnellTrading since: 1968Teaches: Economic Sanity – OTA Chief Knowledge OfficerNotables: Inc. Magazine “Entrepreneur of the Year” award winner, frequent guest on CNBC, CNN & MarketWatch. Expert on Austrian economic theory.

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"Thanks John. Time and time again Online Trading Academy has shown that you guys are here for the sole purpose of educating traders. I thank you." Reginald C., July 2008

Merlin RothfeldTrading since: 1996Teaches: Equities, Platform Immersion, Personal Trading Plan & Host of Power Trading RadioNotables: Taught trading in Italy for 3 years, creating the first dedicated trading lab at a European university.

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"Merlin may not be a real magician, but he is almost magical in his ability to teach. How can anyone be that good at explaining even the most complex things. FABULOUS." Don C., February 2010

Michelle VolmeringTrading since: 2002Teaches: Equities, Forex, Emini Futures, Platform Immersion, Personal Trading Plan, XLT HostNotables: Trades everything with precision. Has personally mentored over 200 traders and is a tireless host of XLT sessions for all asset classes.

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"Michelle is the very best I have ever seen. Her ability to dissect futures is second-to-none. I liked watching Michelle put her money where her mouth is. THIS IS PRICELESS!“ Jaime C., May 2009

Brandon Wendell, CMTTrading since: 1998Teaches: Senior Instructor in all asset classes, XLT hostNotables: Frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Fox Business Channel. He has conducted special seminars for CNBC staff on technical analysis, published articles in The Trader's Journal, Forex Journal, Investor Magazine, and Investor’s Business Daily.

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"Excellent presentation of material that he not only has a mastery of, but clearly has a passion for. His style is very fluid and he makes complex ideas easy to understand. Truly inspired me to become a professional trader." Lita D., January 2009

Dr. Woody JohnsonTrading since: 1998Teaches: Mastering the Mental GameNotables: Certifications in Accelerated Learning, Neurosensory Development and hypnotherapy. He is a Certified NLP Master Practitioner, and Emotional Freedom Technique Certified Practitioner.

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"Dr. Woody Johnson has given me a major missing link in my trading education. His class was excellent. 100% of trading is mental. He gave us super tools to stay in the zone." Ronald S., February 2010

Jeff MansonTrading since: 1995Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Platform Immersion, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Combines broad market analysis, fundamental and technical analysis, chart pattern recognition and a step-by-step trading plan forecasting Elliott Wave and Fibonacci .

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"Thanks Jeff, Every time I take your class, your teaching takes my trading to the next level. Thanks again!!!" Brian C., May 2010

Steve MisicTrading since: 1990Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Forex, Personal Trading Plan, XLT HostNotables: Hedge fund trader, Chicago Board of Trade currency strategist , and trading strategy developer.

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"Steve has extensive trading experience and is a wealth of information. He took the time to answer ALL questions - big or small - and took as much time as needed to make sure everyone understood the answer." Kelly S., June 2010

Rick WrightTrading since: 1997Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Online brokerage executive turned private trader who enjoys teaching others live and through numerous television and radio show appearances.

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"Rick is an excellent instructor. He uses simple examples to clearly explain concepts. He has a great sense of humor and has great enthusiasm." Sue S., August 2010

Don DawsonTrading since: 1987Teaches: Emini Futures, Commodities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Speaks on Technical Analysis at Johns Hopkins University, passionate about teaching trading , his favorite quote sums it up: "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." 

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"Excellent instructor, genuinely interested in sharing with the students all he knows. Don doesn't hold back on his best ideas like so many other traders." James M., June 2010

Sean KimTrading since: 1998Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: 20 consecutive winning quarters as a lead market maker for Scottrade, mentor to over 200 traders in his career.

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"Excellent instructor, genuinely interested in sharing with the students all he knows. Don doesn't hold back on his best ideas like so many other traders." James M., June 2010

Dan SugarTrading since: 1980Teaches: Equities, Platform Immersion, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Third-generation Chicago Mercantile Exchange trader, 8 years in the CBOT bond pit, converted to electronic trading in 1996.

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"Dan is an excellent instructor. He really knows trading inside and out, yet still can patiently explain the basics to beginners. Even when the same questions were asked over and over." Jenny L., August 2010

Eric WaddellTrading since: 1996Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Develops trading strategies for equities and Forex traders worldwide, devoted to follow-up and helping every student excel.

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"Easy to understand, both lucid & profound. Clearly Eric has a selfless devotion to duty. I find it very comfortable to learn in this fashion." Karl S., April 2010

Michael YoungTrading since: 1984Teaches: Equities, Options, Emini Futures, Personal Trading PlanNotables: In his 26 years of market making on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Michael trained and financed over 50 new traders.

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"Michael had a great teaching style, knowledge of the material and he kept things SIMPLE. This has been a great experience and is the best investment I have made toward my future as a trader." Nerissa, January 2010

Russ AllenTrading since: 2003Teaches: Equities, Options, Emini Futures, Personal Trading Plan, Proactive Investing, Technical Analysis Strategies, XLT Instructor.Notables: A highly accomplished senior executive in finance and technology, Russ retired to a his mountain hideaway with his wife to trade for a living as a team.

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“An absolute treasure as a educator. I’ve never had anyone teach options in such a clear and understandable fashion, it’s become a high class problem for me to forego my consistently profitable day trading to take additional classes.” Bob, July 2010

Tillie AllisonTrading since: 2007Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Personal Trading Plan, Technical Analysis Strategies.Notables: A member of The Market Technicians Association and The Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Tillie brings her superb chart reading skills and steadfast risk management style to every class.

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"Tillie is a super instructor and very clearly an expert in the subject matter. This is a very powerful combination and one that is unique to Online Trading Academy." Jim, October 2010

Bert AntonikTrading since: 1980Teaches: Equities, Forex, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Bert’s trading acumen is complemented by his diverse experience in leadership and management skills entrepreneurship, as a toastmaster, public speaker, and motivational trainer for Zig Ziglar.

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"Bert is like a passionate and patient father that elevated our inner and outer self to trade liked a professional trader. Thank you so much, Bert and Online Trading Academy." Chai, August 2010

Jerry BaldwinTrading since: 1999Teaches: Equities, Options, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Pro Hockey player turned trader & trainer, Jerry specializes in teaching his students his automated approach to risk management, designed to take the emotion out of trading and maximize opportunities.

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"Jerry taught high probability strategies and we proved and back-tested them in class. He showed & taught excellent technical indicators and order set-up." Daniel, September 2009

John BarrettTrading since: 1997Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: John started day-trading for a living with a small account for several years and built up to trading large size with many open positions trading several million shares per month.

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" John Barrett is a natural instructor and he loves trading and he really enjoys sharing his secrets of the trade and extends himself to do so." Jim, March 2010

Steve BeaumontTrading since: 1990Teaches: Equities, Forex, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Steve makes it his mission that every student will understand precise planned entries and exits leaving with a proven trading strategy and plan. He shares his experience as an income trader so his students never need to make the same mistakes.

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"Steve's overall approach is superb. He emphasized risk management and process, with attention to why to trade, when to trade and how to trade." Chris, January 2010

Roger BestTrading since: 1980Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Roger holds degrees in International Marketing and Business Law from the University of Washington Business School. He was the founder, president and CEO of a highly successful asset management firm for 20 years, handling a total portfolio valued at over $100,000,000.

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"You could use a few more like Roger. Anyone wanting to trade FOR PROFIT should absolutely take his Professional Trader class. If I had done this years ago, I would be zeros ahead." Rick, September 2010

Steve BobbittTrading since: 1990Teaches: Emini Futures, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Steve focuses on the works of early market pioneers such as H.M. Gartley and Ralph Nelson Elliot and applies various Fibonacci techniques in conjunction with their work.

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" This class exceeded my expectations. Steve Bobbitt is a gifted instructor. He was able to explain complexities of the futures trading game in a way that I got it. I am very, very pleased" Harold, October 2010

Josip CausicTrading since: 1998Teaches: Options, Personal Trading Plan.Notables: Josip uses his hands-on experience of options trading, both directional and volatility plays, to teach students to be successful traders. He particularly loves to focus on teaching the risk adverse options strategies such as time spreads and iron condors.

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" Josip has the unique ability to impart a tremendous amount of diversified info that he synergizes quickly AND he makes it understandable. AMAZING!!! He is truly committed to the class really getting it." Richard, September 2010

Todd DavisTrading since: 1998Teaches: Equities, Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Having actively traded and consulted for nearly a decade in equities and foreign currency for both himself and others, Todd maintains that the keys to success are strict adherence to a proven trading methodology, defined rules, tight risk management, and a positive approach.

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" I am convinced that you don't have a better teacher in your Online Trading Academy staff as good as Todd Davis. Not only is he a very talented trader, his teaching ability is just as good. He has been great inspiration for me." Spencer, June 2010

Sam EvansTrading since: 2006Teaches: Emini Futures, Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: A devoted student of the Market, Sam's focus is on strict risk management discipline, combined with a realistic approach to understanding the true nature of price action.

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" Sam made class ‘real’ with a prodigious quantity of examples, recommendations, suggestions, advice, warnings, etc. Not just academic but practical. Very valuable." Ricardo, August 2010

Joann FarleyTrading since: 1999Teaches: Emini Futures, Personal Trading Plan, MentorNotables: Joann’s experience in teaching and her success as a trader have given her the skills and financial freedom to become a teacher and mentor to other traders, a goal obtained that she cherishes.

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" Joann showing us how to read the price action was phenomenal. That alone was worth the price of the class.”Laverne, April 2009

Carl Fernandez, CFATrading since: 1997Teaches: Options, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Carl spent several years on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and was actively involved in the research, analysis, and trading of numerous merger arbitrage deals before becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst , trader and instructor.

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" I would recommend to anyone that wants to learn Options Trading to take the class with Carl Fernandez. He is knowledgeable in all aspects and is patient in explaining it. Gloria, February 2008

Chuck FulkersonTrading since: 2006Teaches: Equities, Technical Analysis StrategiesNotables: With a degree in computer science , Chuck has a very logical and systematic approach to trading the markets. Aside from trading and coaching other traders, Chuck has hosted a variety of trading radio programs and was a speaker at the International Money Show in 2009.

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" The Pro Trader class is invaluable to pull together the basics of trading, and Chuck was an excellent instructor who is truly committed to nurturing success in his students! This was a rewarding experience." Sheila, August 2010

Keith GibsonTrading since: 1990Teaches: Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Keith has worked the exchange floors in Chicago, London, Singapore, and other international markets. After ward, he worked in treasury hedging and risk-management with several multi-national companies and was responsible for managing large currency and commodities positions.

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" Keith Gibson is a dynamic instructor. His command of the subject matter is vast and extensive, and he is able to relate this back to us in a most meaningful way.” Billie, June 2010

Matt GildeaTrading since: 2000Teaches: Equities, OptionsNotables: Matt has shared his trading expertise with over 10,000 students in live classes all over North America, Europe and Asia. Equity options are his specialty.

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" His seasoned skill is obvious, but his value is in his ability to simplify a truly complex asset class! He really does make it manageable and comprehensible, an amazing skill in teaching options!" Kathie, June 2010

Kevin GreenTrading since: 1996Teaches: Equities, Technical Analysis Strategies, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Kevin is in his final stages of receiving his CMT Certification. He has been consistently regarded throughout his career as the pioneer who "makes it happen" and is considered to be one of the more respected and foremost instructors in the active-trading industry.

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" Kevin is simply the best instructor I have ever had, and that is across all educational disciplines, high school, college... period. I never knew I could grow so much as a trader in one week of time. It was worth every penny." Bryan, May 2010

Debbie HagueTrading since: 2000Teaches: Emini Futures, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Debbie teaches using a unique combination of Fibonacci, harmonics, technical analysis, and multiple time frame analysis. Every student will understand precise, planned entries and exits and leave with a trading strategy and plan.

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" I expected a professional when I came for the class. Debbie Hague more than fit the description. Her ease in the presentation and use of the materials and knowledge of the market and tools was very impressive." Peter, July 2009

Kyle HibbardTrading since: 1996Teaches: Equities, Technical Analysis Strategies, Emini Futures, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Kyle has trained and mentored many traders of all types, both domestically and abroad. He spent several years actively managing a hedge fund of which he was the primary equity holder. He has published private and internal institutional newsletters and advisory services .

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"Kyle is absolutely brilliant. He follows the course material but enhances it by providing experiences gathered during his trading career. I feel I learned a lot of things that are not in the books, only available in his own cook book." Ernesto, July 2009

Greg KaakeTrading since: 2000Teaches: Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Greg has been a fund manager for several large investors’ portfolios. He also holds evangelistic crusades throughout the United States and abroad. His ministry focuses on training men and women in spiritual and financial principles.

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" Greg was superb in his presentation and truly exuded a love for teaching and for the Forex market. He was very enjoyable throughout the whole class and one of the best instructors I've had. Top notch -- well above the pack." John, April 2010

Ted KatzTrading since: 2001Teaches: Options, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Ted has experience trading stocks, options and E-mini futures, but he prefers trading options because of their versatility and flexibility. He has developed a conservative trading style through years of actual trading experience – not theory.

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"Ted doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk by trading options profitably. His high level of knowledge clearly comes out in his presentation of the subject and its related details. Excellent class!” Alex, December 2009

Justin KrebsTrading since: 2006Teaches: Forex, Personal Trading PlanNotables: PGA Golf Pro & Mensa member turned trader and teacher, Justin's goal for each student is to have them leave the class with a fiery passion and a comprehensive understanding of trading.

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"I have extensive post secondary education and Justin ranks right up at the top as a teacher. His knowledge, experience, and personality combined make him the perfect teacher for Forex.” Lars, January 2010

Corey LaneTrading since: 2001Teaches: Options, Personal Trading PlanNotables: With his keen understanding of options, volatility, and advanced strategies, he is not only able to profit in all market conditions, but he has the ability to take this complex information and present it in an easy-to-grasp manner, accelerating student's learning curve.

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"Corey puts a 120% into teaching and is so generous with answering questions, through lunch breaks and after class. I really benefited from the personal interaction." Carolyn, August 2010

Chris MansonTrading since: 1999Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Chris actively trades stocks, options, and futures in his personal accounts using different strategies and techniques for directional trading and hedging positions in many different time frames. He also considers it a pleasure to have trained and mentored over 300 students ranging from a one-on-one settings to smaller groups.

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"Chris did an excellent job. My feeling is that he does not view instructing as work. I sensed a heartfelt desire on his part to help us become successful traders." Michael, August 2010

Mike McMahonTrading since: 1989Teaches: Master Instructor, Director of Training EmeritusNotables: With over 20 years of experience in the market, as an investor, a trader and a licensed Commodities broker. Mike has taught classes in such diverse topics as Battlefield Medical Aid, Scuba diving, Hazardous Materials Handling procedures and Motivational Salesmanship

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“I AM SO GLAD I DID THIS CLASS W/ MIKE!!! He is an energizer bunny of psychological and mathematical methods!! Truly wonderful hands-on teacher - very gifted in his craft and the art of teaching it." Cynthia, September 2010

Bruce MilburyTrading since: 1970Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Bruce enjoys imparting the skills of risk control and technical analysis he has learned from 40 years of practical trading experience in stocks, options and futures. He has also taught for over 30 years and professionally managed a commodity fund.

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"Bruce is excellent on all counts; experienced, smart, attentive, thorough, available, practical, etc. A real pleasure to learn from." Kevin, May 2010

Rehman MoledinaTrading since: 1998Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Rehman has completed his CSC, CPH, DLC, and OLC designations and is currently in pursuit of the Derivatives Market Specialist designation. Before joining Online Trading Academy, he was responsible for a portfolio valued at over $240 million with a top Canadian brokerage firm.

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"Rehman delivered well beyond my expectations. I have taken many stock training courses, and by far this was the best." Shamez, June 2010

Mickey MooresTrading since: 1998Teaches: Options, Personal Trading PlanNotables: From 2001- 2008 Mickey was trading and teaching options spread strategies across the United States, Canada and the U.K. while being mentored by professional market makers and risk managers. Mickey has educated thousands of students about the financial markets with a specialty in options spread trading and portfolio risk management.

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"Mickey is an outstanding instructor! His understanding of options and his devotion to teaching enable him to present the materials in a highly valuable way." Laura, March 2009

Shamus O’ConnorTrading since: 1997Teaches: Equities, Options, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Shamus started in the brokerage industry and graduated to private trader and teacher. He began touring the country educating individual investors on how to trade the equity, options and foreign currency markets in 2001.

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"Knowledge and market insight transfer from Shamus was extremely valuable. The best investment that I have ever made in the stock market was this investment in training from Online Trading Academy." Mark, June 2010

Paul OrmeTrading since: 1978Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: The four distinct aspects critical to becoming a consistent trader are the cornerstones of Paul’s teaching approach: 1) psychology, 2) technical analysis, 3) trading platform proficiency, and 4) dealing with probability. Paul stresses the need to explore the psychological factors and think in terms of probability and risk containment.

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"Very good teacher, positive when responding, thorough knowledge of the subject matter...knew I was learning from a VERY qualified teacher.....that is what makes the classes so valuable..." Donna, August 2010

Sean ReedTrading since: 2001Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: After years spent working in the financial and brokerage communities, Sean retired to work his passion, trading from his home and travelling to teach others professional trading disciplines.

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"Couldn't ask for a better instructor. He always took the time to answer anyone's questions until they understood. Key points were always repeated and no shortcuts were taken. Very thorough in delivering the material." Cheryl, December 2009

Anthony SergiTrading since: 1987Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: A Wall Street veteran of Black Monday, October 1987, today Anthony actively manages individual accounts and actively trades Equities and Forex for his own account. His passion is teaching others, though.

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"This is the best learning experience of my life, a great value for the time and money. It has given me lot of confidence and knowledge about the equity trade. Anthony is a great instructor!" Irteza, August 2010

Scott TrelloTrading since: 1988Teaches: Equities, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Scott Trello started in the securities industry, first as a retail Stockbroker and quickly moving up to Branch Manager then District Manager. He has held the series 7, 63, 4, 8, 24 and 55 designations during his career. As a retail Stockbroker he has managed over 70 million dollars in client assets with a primary focus on equities.

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"Fascinating class - it was like wiping the dirt off of my glasses! Scott brought the 'What & Why' to the how of trading. His approach added a huge value to the technical skills taught in this class." Cameron, June 2010

Gabe VelazquezTrading since: 1987Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Personal Trading Plan, Mentor & CoachNotables: Gabe got his start in the markets a mere 3 months before the market crash of 1987. He now concentrates full time on trading his own portfolio and teaching. Students will benefit from his first hand experience of daily involvement in the market.

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“The strongest part of the class - Gabe's experience and skill and real life examples were just fantastic!! Excellent value - can't be gotten in just books. Highly recommend!!” Rick, July 2010

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"Craig was a great instructor. Very knowledgeable, patient and courteous. Tried to answer everyone's questions while still staying on track with class schedule. His trade floor expertise was tremendously valuable.” Judy, September 2010Craig Weil

Trading since: 1974Teaches: Equities, Emini Futures, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Craig has traded on the floor of the CBOE, CBT and CME. His experience in trading financial futures, equities, equity options, currencies, and agricultural futures is matched by few in the industry. His comprehensive trading career has prepared him to recognize trading opportunities in all global markets.

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"The course far exceeded my expectations. Darek Zelek was a phenomenal teacher. It helps to have an instructor who has actually done what he is teaching.” Leo, August 2010

Darek ZelekTrading since: 2003Teaches: Equities, Proactive Investor, Personal Trading PlanNotables: Darek started to invest in the Equities and Futures markets when he met a CBOT commodities trader who later became his mentor. Once successful, Darek returned the “favor” by mentoring others who struggled as new traders.