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Hi, I’m Michael N. Girardi. I’m a seasoned financial markets professional with decades of experience in institutional equities and options trading, currently combining leadership in sales with media work as a financial markets commentator. Based in Lavallette, NJ, I bring a practical, results-driven approach to complex markets and a knack for communicating insights clearly to diverse audiences.
I’ve led teams at Cantor Fitzgerald and Jefferies & Company, built multi-million-dollar books, and forged lasting relationships with hedge funds and asset managers. In addition to my trading and sales work, I enjoy translating market activity into accessible commentary for broadcast audiences and clients alike.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Financial Markets Commentator at Australian Broadcasting Company
October 1, 2007 - PresentTwice weekly on-air interviews discussing the news of the day and worldwide trading activity.
Executive Vice President and Manager of Institutional Sales Branch at Cantor Fitzgerald
August 1, 2005 - April 1, 2011Built a book of Institutional business in excess of $5 million commissions per year, within a 5 year span. Leveraged my relationships of both hedge and money managers for equity and listed options sales. Providing training and account assignments for younger salesman.
Head Facilitation Trader/Options Manager/Member of Board of Directors at Jefferies & Company
August 1, 1981 - August 1, 2005Proactively contacted existing clients to generate equity option and arbitrage business. In 1986 was named Head of the Options Department with 8 full time salesman directly reporting to me. Successfully committed firm capital in facilitation of customer trades. Multi-year record of relatively no trading losses. In 1995 expanded personal productivity by branching into Institutional Equity Sales resulting in production years 2000-2004 ranking in top 10 of the firm with over $10 million in commissions.
Institutional Bond Broker/Risk Trader at Mabon Nugent and Company
January 1, 1976 - April 1, 1981Institutional Bond Broker covering all the major banks and hedge funds. Started the Equity Options Arbitrage Department. Traded profitably for three years creating a new business for the firm.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Bachelor of Business Administration at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at Pace University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Qualifications
Series 7, 63, 3, 4, 24, 55
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025Series 7
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 63
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 3
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 4
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 24
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 55
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 7
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 63
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 3
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 4
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 24
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 55
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Series 7
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 63
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 3
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 4
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 24
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 55
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 7
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 63
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 3
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 4
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 24
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 55
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Series 7, 63, 3, 4, 24, 55
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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