Meet Our Instructors
World-class traders and educators. Select an instructor below to explore their background and available services.
Don Kaufman
[Lead Instructor, Options Strategies, Volatility, Risk Management]
Don Kaufman is the co-founder and lead instructor at TheoTrade. A former market maker on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and head of education at ThinkorSwim, Don specializes in options strategies, volatility trading, and professional-level risk management. His teaching focuses on helping traders understand how markets truly function beneath the surface and how to structure trades with defined risk.
[Don Kaufman]
[Ghost Prints, Option Spreads, Dark Pool Activity, Institutional Footprints]
Brandon Chapman teaches traders how to identify institutional activity through Ghost Prints and dark pool signals. His approach focuses on spotting unusual volume and hidden liquidity that can reveal where large market participants are positioning. Brandon’s strategies aim to help traders anticipate major moves before they fully develop.
[Brandon Chapman, CMT]
Blake Young
[Market Structure, Portfolio Strategies, Long-Term Compounding, Risk Control]
Blake Young focuses on market structure, portfolio construction, and long-term trading strategies designed to create consistent returns. His approach combines options, equities, and futures to build structured strategies that can perform across different market environments. Blake is also known for helping traders think about trading as a long-term business rather than short-term speculation.
[Blake Young]
Tony Rago
[Nasdaq Futures Trading, Golden Setup, Precision Levels, Intraday Reversals]
Tony Rago is TheoTrade’s Nasdaq futures specialist and creator of the Golden Setup strategy. Known for his precise level-based approach, Tony focuses on identifying high-probability intraday reversals in the Nasdaq using key price levels and repeatable setups. His trading style emphasizes discipline, patience, and executing clean trades with clear rules.
[Tony Rago]
Corey Rosenbloom, CMT
[Technical Analysis, Price Structure, Trend & Reversal Patterns]
Corey Rosenbloom specializes in technical analysis, price structure, and identifying trend and reversal patterns across markets. His work focuses on understanding the psychology behind price movement and how traders can interpret market structure to anticipate the next move. Corey’s teaching helps traders develop a clear framework for reading charts.
[Corey Rosenbloom, CMT]
Jeff Bierman, CMT
[Market Microstructure, Genesis Cog, Order Flow, Institutional Behavior]
Jeff Bierman is known for his deep understanding of market microstructure and institutional trading behavior. Through his Genesis Cog methodology, Jeff teaches traders how to recognize the footprints of institutional activity and market-maker positioning. His work focuses on understanding the forces that move markets behind the scenes.
[Jeff Bierman, CMT]
Gianni Di Poce
[Stock Selection, Relative Strength, Sector Leadership, Swing Trades]
Gianni Di Poce focuses on identifying strong stocks and sectors showing relative strength in the broader market. His strategies often combine fundamental catalysts with technical analysis to find high-probability swing trading opportunities. Gianni emphasizes patience, stock selection, and aligning with institutional trends.
[Gianni Di Poce]
NOTE: The CMT designation, or Chartered Market Technician®, is a globally recognized credential for professionals in technical analysis, demonstrating their expertise in analyzing financial markets. To earn this designation, candidates must pass three levels of exams and have relevant work experience in financial market analysis.