In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood.
While the democratization of finance makes investing more accessible to a broader investor base, Steve emphasizes the importance of responsible investing behavior, especially for novice investors. The conversation also touches on the innovation and evolution within the finance industry.
Steve and Ross also explore the topic of industry leadership and the strategies essential for navigating disruptive changes. Steve emphasizes the importance of passing wisdom and experience to the next generation of finance leaders while emphasizing the importance of integrity, authenticity, and financial literacy.
Steve Quirk oversaw the strategy and deployment of initiatives for Trading at TD Ameritrade. He also served as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee, which shaped the organization's strategic focus. Under Steve’s leadership, TD Ameritrade debuted the Investor Movement Index® (IMXSM), a proprietary, behavior-based index aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity.
Steve focused on teaching the next generation of investors and has championed the creation of the TD Ameritrade U program to bridge the gap between academia and reality. Before that role, Steve was responsible for developing new trading tools and technology enhancements for the thinkorswim® trading platform.
Steve’s trading career began in 1987 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). While at the CBOE, he served on the exchange’s Index Market Performance Committee and the Arbitration Committee. He partnered with SCMS for seven years, trading options on index products. He also led the Chicago operations of Van der Moolen USA.