"True innovation in finance isn't just about creating sophisticated solutions—it's about making them accessible, meaningful, and transformative for every investor."
Brad Pitts serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Hedge Accelerator, where he leads the company's mission to democratize access to institutional-grade trading technology and expertise. A veteran innovation strategist with over two decades of experience transforming financial services, Mr. Pitts combines deep expertise in customer experience, data-driven marketing, and digital transformation to bridge the gap between Wall Street capabilities and Main Street investors.
As Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at City National Bank of Florida, he drove 40% growth to $25 billion in assets while achieving a 300% return on marketing investment through sophisticated lead generation and digital transformation initiatives. His implementation of advanced customer experience programs resulted in a 20-point increase in relationship Net Promoter Score, while his leadership in digital banking innovations doubled deposit growth through enhanced user experience and product development.
Throughout his career spanning American Express, AIG, and other leading financial institutions, Mr. Pitts has consistently broken down barriers between institutional and retail financial services, making sophisticated products more accessible to broader audiences. At Hedge Accelerator, he oversees marketing strategy, customer experience, and service delivery, ensuring that both emerging fund managers and individual traders can access and benefit from institutional-grade algorithmic trading strategies.
Mr. Pitts holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and dual Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Spanish from the University of Florida. His unique combination of financial services expertise, proven innovation leadership, and commitment to customer success positions him ideally to help lead Hedge Accelerator's transformation of the trading landscape.