Our Team

Meet the Expert Team

Our team combines Wall Street experience with crypto expertise. We've traded billions in traditional markets and now apply that rigor to crypto exchange analysis.

30+
Combined Years Trading
$5B+
Lifetime Trading Volume
15+
Exchanges Tested
4
Finance Industry Veterans
James Anderson

James Anderson

Lead Crypto Analyst

James is a former quantitative trader at a top-tier hedge fund who transitioned to crypto in 2017. He now leads research at CryptoFeeDiscount, personally testing every exchange with real capital. His systematic approach to fee analysis has helped traders save over $2M collectively.

Ex-Hedge Fund Quant Trader CFA Charterholder +2 more
Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson

Senior Editor & Compliance

Emily spent 6 years as a compliance officer at a major Wall Street investment bank before joining CryptoFeeDiscount. She ensures all our content meets regulatory standards and fact-checks every claim. Her institutional background brings rigorous accuracy to our reviews.

Ex-Wall Street Compliance Officer Series 7 & 66 Licensed +2 more
David Miller

David Miller

Derivatives & Futures Specialist

David traded FX derivatives at a bulge bracket investment bank for 10 years before discovering crypto futures in 2019. He specializes in perpetual swaps, funding rates, and leverage strategies. His futures exchange reviews are the most comprehensive in the industry.

Ex-Investment Bank FX Trader CME Group Certified +2 more
Rachel Bennett

Rachel Bennett

DeFi & Altcoin Researcher

Rachel was an equity research analyst at a top investment bank covering fintech before going full-time crypto in 2020. She now focuses on altcoin discovery, DEX analysis, and identifying the next breakout tokens before they hit major exchanges.

Ex-Investment Bank Equity Analyst Computer Science Degree +2 more

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