 Thomas J. Reavis belongs to an elite class of brokers. For over 30 years, he was one of only 625 full members of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). He was an independent trader and market maker in the “pits” from 1973 until 2004.
In 1984 he began to direct his experience, market knowledge and market “feel” to managing money for investors and studying and evaluating the best trading software available. A strong reliance on sound trading principles, the ability to stay calm, think clearly and “follow the plan” in high pressure situations and excellent money management skills are the tools which have continually made him successful. By 1986 Tom had begun developing rule based trading approaches for short term trading in the exchange pits and medium to long-term approaches for position trading. Tom credits the success of his systems, especially the day-trading programs, to his unique position of being able to watch the ebb and flow of orders coming into the trading pits for thirty years. Although, in todays fast paced world his programs generate trades which are executed in milliseconds, Tom believes that the same underlying forces which moved the markets decades ago are still viable today and will be in the future.
He has actively traded on the floor of the Exchange in the Cattle and Hog pits, the Deutsche Mark and Swiss Franc pits, and the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index. His close friendships and professional relationships established with filling brokers over three decades aided him in understanding how he could provide his clients the very best trade execution.
Tom understands the goals and acceptable risk levels of his clients vary greatly. Good communication allows him to understand and serve the best interests of all his clients whether large or small.
Employment History
- Independent Floor Trader (1973-2004)
- Retail and commercial money manager.
- For over two decades Tom was a spokesman for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, representing the position of the floor trader. He has spoken before the National Cattleman Association, Organization of Young Millionaires, American Hog Producers Association, National Association of Police Retirement Fund, State of California Retirement Fund and numerous other groups.
- Mr. Reavis has served on many exchange committees include the Long Range Planning Committee, Trading Floor Communications Committee, and the Live Cattle Committee.
Education
- Graduated with honors from University of Colorado in 1970 with a dual major in economics and political science.
Tom can be reached for a portfolio evaluation at 888-989-WWFS
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