Todd Phillips
About Todd Phillips
Todd Phillips serves as the Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading at Piper Sandler and has extensive experience in equity sales trading, having worked at Weeden & Co. since 2000 and at Merrill Lynch prior to that.
Work at Piper Sandler
Todd Phillips serves as the Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing equity trading activities and managing client relationships in the Greater Chicago Area. His experience in institutional trading allows him to facilitate complex transactions and provide strategic insights to clients.
Experience at Weeden & Co.
Todd Phillips has been an Equity Sales Trader at Weeden & Co. since 2000, accumulating 24 years of experience in the field. His role involves engaging in broker-to-broker trading, which facilitates transactions directly between brokers. This extensive tenure has equipped him with a deep understanding of market dynamics and trading strategies.
Professional Background at Piper Jaffray
Prior to his current role at Piper Sandler, Todd Phillips worked at Piper Jaffray as Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading from 2019 to 2024. His responsibilities included managing equity trading operations and providing expertise in program and basket trading, which involves executing large orders by breaking them into smaller trades.
Education and Expertise
Todd Phillips earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Miami University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in finance. He specializes in algorithm trading and possesses knowledge in market structure and order routing practices, which are essential for optimizing trade execution.
Previous Experience at Merrill Lynch
Before his roles in institutional equity trading, Todd Phillips worked as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch from 1997 to 2000. This position provided him with valuable experience in financial advisory and client management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.