Brett Kretchmar
About Brett Kretchmar
Brett Kretchmar is the Team Manager for Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade, with a background in sales, trading, and accounting.
Current Role at TD Ameritrade
Brett Kretchmar is currently serving as Team Manager, Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade. He has been in this role since 2019, overseeing a team focused on equities, options, and futures markets. His responsibilities include developing strategies for retail trading and ensuring the effective management of trading operations. Kretchmar's extensive experience in managing retail trading teams positions him as a key player in the company's retail trading division.
Previous Experience at TD Ameritrade
Prior to his current role, Brett Kretchmar worked as a Trader II at TD Ameritrade, starting in 2018. Based in the Greater St. Louis Area, he was involved in executing trades and providing support in various trading activities. His role required in-depth knowledge of trading mechanisms and client management, preparing him for his subsequent managerial position within the company.
Work History at Scottrade
Brett Kretchmar has a significant history with Scottrade, where he served in various roles before joining TD Ameritrade. From 2013 to 2018, he was a Sales & Trading Specialist, responsible for executing trades and managing client accounts. Prior to this, he worked as a Stockbroker at Scottrade from 2008 to 2013. Both roles were based in the Greater St. Louis Area and involved significant client interaction and market analysis.
Early Career and Accounting Experience
Before transitioning to the financial services industry, Brett Kretchmar worked as an Accounting Manager at McKelvey Homes from 2007 to 2008. In this role, he managed accounting functions and financial reporting. His responsibilities included overseeing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Educational Background
Brett Kretchmar earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he specialized in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, as well as Real Estate. He completed his studies between 2002 and 2006. This educational foundation provided him with a strong background in both finance and real estate, which has been instrumental throughout his professional career.