Independent broker researchIssue 019Vol. IV
019Vol. IVMay 15, 2026
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Editorial Director

Marcus James

Biography

Marcus James is InvestorTrip's Editorial Director, with sixteen years of professional experience and the most senior background on the team. He previously served as Vice President of Compliance at an international financial group and has extensive experience in portfolio management and broker due diligence.

His expertise focuses on corporate structure and broker licensing — how regulatory entities are organised across jurisdictions and what that means for retail traders. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Credentials
  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • 16 years of financial-services experience
  • Former Vice President of Compliance, international financial group
  • Portfolio management and broker due diligence background
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