Our Expert Team
Meet the experienced professionals who make Famous FX a trusted leader in financial services. Our team combines decades of expertise with innovative thinking to deliver exceptional results.
Michael Rodriguez
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Michael founded Famous FX in 2014 with a vision to democratize access to professional-grade investment opportunities. With over 15 years of experience in financial services, he previously served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he managed high-net-worth client portfolios exceeding $500 million. Michael holds an MBA from Wharton School and is a CFA charterholder. Under his leadership, Famous FX has grown to serve over 50,000 clients worldwide.
Education
MBA - Wharton School, CFA Charterholder
Experience
15+ years in Financial Services
Specialties
Sarah Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Sarah leads our technology initiatives and oversees the development of our proprietary trading platforms. She graduated summa cum laude from MIT with a degree in Computer Science and has 12 years of experience in fintech. Before joining Famous FX, she was the Lead Engineer at a major cryptocurrency exchange, where she built systems handling billions in daily transactions. Sarah is passionate about using AI and machine learning to optimize investment strategies.
Education
BS Computer Science - MIT (Summa Cum Laude)
Experience
12+ years in Financial Technology
Specialties
David Thompson
Head of Trading Operations
David brings over 20 years of trading expertise to Famous FX. He previously managed institutional trading desks at JP Morgan Chase, where he oversaw $2 billion in assets and consistently delivered above-market returns. David is known for his disciplined approach to risk management and his ability to identify profitable opportunities in volatile markets. He holds the FRM certification and is a frequent speaker at financial conferences.
Education
BS Finance - NYU Stern, FRM Certified
Experience
20+ years in Trading & Asset Management
Specialties
Elena Vasquez
Head of Client Relations
Elena ensures our clients receive world-class service and support throughout their investment journey. With 10 years of experience in wealth management, she previously worked at Morgan Stanley, where she managed relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Elena is fluent in five languages and has helped expand Famous FX's presence in Latin American and European markets. She holds a Master's degree in International Business.
Education
MBA International Business - INSEAD
Experience
10+ years in Wealth Management
Specialties
Dr. James Wilson
Chief Risk Officer
Dr. Wilson oversees all risk management activities at Famous FX, ensuring our clients' investments are protected through sophisticated risk assessment models. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from Stanford and has published numerous papers on risk management in academic journals. Before joining Famous FX, he was a Senior Risk Analyst at the Federal Reserve, where he contributed to banking regulation policies.
Education
PhD Financial Economics - Stanford University
Experience
18+ years in Risk Management
Specialties
Amanda Foster
Head of Marketing & Communications
Amanda leads our marketing efforts and ensures clear communication of our value proposition to clients worldwide. She has 8 years of experience in financial services marketing, previously working at Fidelity Investments where she managed digital marketing campaigns that generated over $100 million in new assets. Amanda holds an MBA in Marketing and is certified in digital marketing analytics.
Education
MBA Marketing - Northwestern Kellogg
Experience
8+ years in Financial Services Marketing
Specialties
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