Avatar Securities is a multi-strategy proprietary trading firm based in Manhattan with offices in Austin and Chicago, with a presence expanding nationwide. Avatar is a technology-centric equity and equity options PnL igniter with a commitment to excellence in both its traders and providing the tools they need to excel in a marketplace defined by change and disruption. 

The core mission of our firm is simple: manage the inherent risk in today’s markets, provide best of breed trading technology and automation, and meet the capital requirements of experienced traders. 

Avatar’s team includes proven experts in all areas of the trading industry.  Our infrastructure provides competitive advantages in the areas of risk management, automation, compliance, software development, network engineering, back office management, operations and technical support.  Along with the unique collaborative culture of our proprietary trading desks, Avatar ensures an unmatched experience to enhance alpha generation for our traders.

Avatar Securities, LLC is a SEC registered prop-only broker-dealer and a member of NASDAQ OMX PHLX.

Venture Capital

Avatar Securities, LLC

Omar Kathwari

Joshua Smith

James Gallagher

Jack Desousa

Ferdinand Chong

Joseph Srigiri

John Reavey

Mike Redman

Brad Arlington

Balı Fırat E.

Andrew Newell

Ali Aoun

Wei Kwok

Jesse Moore

Trading and Portfolio Management

Leadership Team

Teams at Avatar Securities, LLC

Trading and Portfolio Management

Leadership Team