Peter Galligan
Peter has more than 35 years of experience in the securities and financial services industry, including extensive experience with broker-dealers, introducing brokers ("IBs"), and financial and operational supervision. After passing the CPA examination and completing his public accounting experience with a boutique accounting firm specializing in broker-dealers and investment funds, Peter transitioned into the broker-dealer industry.
Throughout his career, Peter has held financial and operational roles with both self-clearing and fully disclosed broker-dealers. He has also served as the senior accounting professional for introducing brokers registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") and the National Futures Association ("NFA"). Over the years, Peter has held numerous Financial and Operations Principal ("FINOP") positions and has extensive experience with regulatory financial reporting, net capital requirements, books and records, and financial controls.
Peter holds the Series 7, Series 24, Series 27, and Series 63 licenses. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting.
In addition to his financial services experience, Peter has served in executive leadership positions outside the securities industry, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) roles for software companies. These positions provided him with extensive experience in financial management, operations, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.