Lessons from the Pros Authors
Our Lessons from the Pros authors are Online Trading Academy instructors and experts in the asset class they write about.
Authors
Sam Seiden
Director of Online Education
Sam brings over 15 years experience of equities, Forex, options and futures trading which began when he was on the
floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Read Bio
Brandon Wendell, CMT
Online Trading Academy Senior Instructor and Trader Mentor
As a former stockbroker, brokerage trader, and hedge fund trader, Brandon brings various market views and insight to his trading
classes and lectures. A wealth of knowledge, he has held NASD securities series 7 and 63 licenses. Brandon has
appeared as a guest on CNBC Asia's Cash Flow and conducted special seminars for CNBC staff on technical analysis of the financial
markets. Read Bio
Sam Evans
Stocks, Forex and XLT Instructor
A devoted student of the Market, Sam's focus is on strict risk management discipline, combined with a realistic
approach to understanding the true nature of Price Action. Read Bio
Josip Causic
Options, ProActive Investor, Platform Immersion, and Personal Trading Plan Instructor
Josip strongly believes in the mission of transforming lives through financial education. He has stated his firm
belief that any student-trader who is both willing and open-minded to embark on a journey of personal
growth through trading will mature beyond his wildest expectations. Read Bio
Gabe Velazquez
Equities, E-mini, Platform Immersion, and Personal Trading Plan Instructor
Gabe spent 15 years as a stock and commodities broker, conducting technical analysis seminars through-out Southern California. After
many years of managing other people's money, Gabe now concentrates full time on trading his own portfolio and teaching. Students
will benefit from his first hand experience of daily involvement in the market. Read Bio
Don Dawson
Commodity Futures Instructor
Don has been trading the futures markets for 20 years. His perseverance through the ups and downs of trading,
openness to experience of others, balanced tolerance for risk and patience to wait for his setups are a few of his
strengths as a trader. Read Bio
Diana Hill
Professional Real Estate Investor Instructor
Diana has been a sought after expert and speaker on the subject of Real Estate Investing all over the country for over
20 years. Her goal is to help others achieve Great Fortune in Real Estate. Read Bio
Dr. M. Woodruff ("Woody") Johnson
Mastering the Mental Game and XLT Instructor
Woody has actively and successfully traded stock options, Forex and futures for about 10 years. He holds certificates in Accelerated Learning,
Neurosensory Development and hypnotherapy among others. He has a passion for helping others to achieve their goals and
get the results in trading and life that they desire. Read Bio