Avatar Securities, LLC
James Gallagher is an experienced finance professional specializing in trading and equity sales. Currently serving as an Equities and Options Trader at Avatar Securities, LLC since February 2020, Gallagher previously held roles in institutional equity sales at FBN Securities Inc. from July 2015 to February 2020 and as a trader at Cuttone & Co. from February 2010 to June 2015. Gallagher's extensive background includes trading positions at Susquehanna International Group, Spear, Leeds & Kellogg, and Robb, Peck & McCooey, as well as historical roles at CitBank and Goldman Sachs. Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Dowling College, where studies were completed between 1988 and 1990.
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Avatar Securities, LLC
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Avatar Securities is a multi-strategy proprietary trading firm based in Manhattan with offices in Austin and Chicago, with a presence expanding nationwide. Avatar is a technology-centric equity and equity options PnL igniter with a commitment to excellence in both its traders and providing the tools they need to excel in a marketplace defined by change and disruption. The core mission of our firm is simple: manage the inherent risk in today’s markets, provide best of breed trading technology and automation, and meet the capital requirements of experienced traders. Avatar’s team includes proven experts in all areas of the trading industry. Our infrastructure provides competitive advantages in the areas of risk management, automation, compliance, software development, network engineering, back office management, operations and technical support. Along with the unique collaborative culture of our proprietary trading desks, Avatar ensures an unmatched experience to enhance alpha generation for our traders. Avatar Securities, LLC is a SEC registered prop-only broker-dealer and a member of NASDAQ OMX PHLX.