BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TradeZero Holding Corp. and its broker-dealer subsidiaries, which provide next-generation online trading platforms for active retail traders, today announced the appointment of Andrew Koslow as General Counsel.
The appointment is part of TradeZero’s plans to expand its C-suite, as it transitions to a public company. As previously announced, TradeZero signed a definitive agreement on October 12, 2021 with Dune Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: DUNE, DUNEW, DUNEU) (“Dune”), a special purpose acquisition corporation, which would result in TradeZero becoming a publicly traded company under the name “TradeZero Global Inc.”
Mr. Koslow’s professional experience is focused on securities law and regulation as it relates to publicly traded companies, retail and institutional broker-dealers, clearing firms, crypto asset trading and fintech. Prior to TradeZero, among other positions, Mr. Koslow was Executive Vice President-Strategic Transactions and General Counsel at Folio Financial, a digital wealth management platform acquired by Goldman Sachs. Mr. Koslow also has served as Chief Administrative Officer at Cantor Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President-Strategic Transactions and General Counsel at Penson Worldwide and Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of D.E. Shaw Financial Technology. He earned his juris doctor degree at New York University and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
“Andy has a depth of experience and knowledge that we are very lucky to have at TradeZero,” said Daniel Pipitone, CEO and co-founder. “He knows and understands the legal aspects of every part of our business and plans for growth. He is another key addition to our great team.”
About TradeZero
TradeZero Holding Corp. owns TradeZero, Inc., a Nassau, Bahamas based broker-dealer serving international clients since 2015, and TradeZero America, Inc., a U.S. broker-dealer serving U.S. clients since 2019. TradeZero America, Inc. is a member of The New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Arca, Inc., NYSE American LLC, Nasdaq, Nasdaq BX and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. Through its broker-dealer subsidiaries, TradeZero offers retail investors commission-free stock trading and direct market center access to U.S equities and equity options trading. TradeZero provides its clients with an advanced suite of desktop, web-based and mobile software platforms, all of which include its proprietary Short Locator (U.S. patent pending). TradeZero’s innovative features and capabilities for stock shorting accommodate all types of retail investors, especially the active trader. Visit https://www.tradezero.co for more information.
About Dune Acquisition Corporation
Dune Acquisition Corporation was founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Carter Glatt, to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
