Tommy D.
About Tommy D.
Tommy D. is the Manager of Trading Operations - Order Routing Strategy & Relationship Management at TD Ameritrade, with extensive experience in trading and compliance roles across multiple firms in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Current Position at TD Ameritrade
Tommy D. has been working at TD Ameritrade as the Manager of Trading Operations - Order Routing Strategy & Relationship Management. In this role, he is responsible for managing NGOMS and ThinkorSwim Market Maker Routing, as well as dividends, splits, spinoffs, and reorganizations administration. He has made significant contributions to the company, including setting a record by working 17 hours in a single day and handling 250 client calls during the May 6th Flash Crash.
Previous Roles and Career History
Tommy D. has a diverse career history with significant roles in several financial firms. He worked at Rickmark Capital as Director and Senior Compliance Officer, Series 27 FINOP, from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he was VP of Equity & Derivatives Trading / Market Maker at First Southwest Company from 2000 to 2002. He also served as VP, IPO Syndicate Trader / Market Maker at Hoak Breedlove Wesneski & Co. from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, he worked as a Floor Broker in the ProTrader Group at Instinet Incorporated from 1997 to 1999.
Educational Background
Tommy D. studied at Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business, earning a Graduate Certificate in Executive Education from the Middle Management Program. He also completed a BA in Economics & Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas. These academic achievements have provided him with a strong foundation in business and finance, essential for his roles in trading operations and compliance.
Certifications and Licenses
Tommy D. holds a comprehensive set of FINRA and NFA licenses, including Series 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 27, 52, 53, 57, 63, 66, 99, and 34. He has also passed the OCC Portfolio Margin Exam, showcasing his expertise in portfolio margining. These certifications demonstrate his commitment to maintaining high professional standards and staying up-to-date with industry regulations.
Professional Accomplishments
Tommy D. has maintained perfect attendance for 18 consecutive years, never calling in sick throughout his career. This level of dedication speaks to his reliability and work ethic. His ability to handle high-pressure situations was exemplified during the May 6th Flash Crash, where he managed 250 client calls in a single day while setting a record for working 17 hours consecutively.