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About
Michael Leichtner is a Senior Trader at Motley Fool Wealth Management in Denver, Colorado, where he leverages over two decades of professional trading experience. In his current capacity, he is responsible for executing trading strategies, managing portfolio transactions, and supporting the investment team to optimize client outcomes within the firm’s diversified portfolios.
His expertise spans equities, with significant focus on institutional equity trading and portfolio management for both individual and institutional clients. Michael’s career includes senior positions such as Regional Sales at Hatteras Funds and Institutional Equity Sales Trader at Crowell, Weedon & Co., providing him deep insights into U.S. equity markets and fund operations.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Vermont, combining analytical skills with a broad perspective on economic cycles. Known for his Wall Street tenure prior to joining Motley Fool Wealth Management, he is recognized for precise trade execution and a steady hand in volatile market environments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool Wealth Management | Senior Trader | Nov 2015 to Present | — |
| Hatteras Funds | Regional Sales | Jan 2014 to Jan 2014 | • Marketed alternative investments – hedge funds, managed futures, private equity, and commodities. • Worked with financial advisors to appropriately select alternative investments allocation for clie... |
| Crowell, Weedon & Co. | Institutional Equity Sales Trader | Feb 2011 to May 2013 | • Worked closely with institutional clients to meet their objectives by helping with trading strategies and reviewing in house research. • Covered the firm’s top three (3) accounts with AUM of $1 tril... |
| Wedbush Morgan Securities | Institutional Equity Trader | Sep 2000 to Feb 2011 | • Acted as head listed trader of NYSE equities. • Managed, guided, and directed the firm’s listed trading operation, including, but not limited to, floor brokers and trading assistants. • Collaborated... |
| Crowell, Weedon & Co. | Equity Trader | Jun 1999 to Sep 2000 | • Traded listed and OTC stocks for the firm’s proprietary account. • Used technical and fundamental analysis to make profitable trading decisions. • Maintained thorough and accurate monthly profit and... |
| Pacific Stock Exchange | Assistant Specialist | Nov 1997 to Jun 1999 | • Maintained the limit order book. • Executed high volume orders as received on the floor. • Quoted stocks manually to provide liquidity. • Initiated positions with and without order flow. • Maximized... |
Education
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
1992 — 1996
Skills & Expertise
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