Chairman's Letter
Russell Wasendorf, Sr.
Founder of PFG, Inc. and Author
You Should Be With PFG
PFG has grown exponentially over the last three decades to one of the top futures
commission merchant firms in the universe — #37 according to the Futures Industry
Association. Our strategy is simple: To be the best in our selected areas of expertise,
and leading the trading industry in this on-demand world.
We offer futures trading, options trading, forex trading, online trading, simulated
futures and stock futures trading, trader education, research and thought leadership,
and we stand for competition and transparency in all markets for all investors.
PFG sponsors a variety of live trading venues as a way of helping traders develop
their skills while practicing in a competitive, but no-risk environment.
In addition to top notch brokerage and advisory services, PFG built and operates
the BEST Direct™ online trading platform which provides an efficient and reliable
way to execute futures trading and brokerage and to monitor one or multiple accounts.
Through the BEST Test™ simulated trading platform, PFG specializes in educational
capabilities for those who are just getting started — and those trying out
new trading programs or systems.
Our forex products and services are customized so that individuals, multinational
corporations, and institutions can all transact their foreign exchange requirements
in the most liquid of environments, with ease.
And, PFG's managed futures team offers solutions to diversification needs, and
access to customized hedge funds and other alternative investments.
We have attracted the top industry professionals in every discipline important in
today's marketplace — the best technicians, product engineers, client
service and account managers, compliance officers and marketing communications.
I personally have traded for more than 30 years, participating in a wide variety
of securities products including e-mini and single stock futures, commodity and
financial futures, and options markets using BEST Direct, and through investments
in managed commodity and forex funds.
You will find that PFG is one of the media's favorite "Top Brokers"
and we make every effort to earn and keep your respect, confidence, and business.
Our mission is to demonstrate though on-demand, courteous service and through industry
innovation and leadership why "You Should Be With PFG".
Russell Wasendorf, Sr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer