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Ian Blanke

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Executive Director at EdgeClear
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Ian Blanke is the Executive Director at Edge Clear LLC, having advanced through multiple roles since joining the firm. A finance professional with a Series 3 certification, he began his career in 2015 and holds a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago, specializing in retail futures and options.

Outside of his career in finance, Ian is a musician with experience playing bass, guitar, and drums in bands. He is a fellow alumnus of Loyola University Chicago with his wife, Alex, with whom he was married in September 2024.

Unique fact: Ian is a multi-instrumentalist who can play the bass, guitar, and drums.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Futures Trading Education
He creates content, including videos and articles, to break down complex futures products and trading strategies for traders of all levels.
Trader Risk Management
He writes about the importance of developing a trading plan and using personal "stop outs" to manage risk and foster growth.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Executive Director
EdgeClear
8-2022 - 6-2025
Director of Brokerage Services
EdgeClear
3-2020 - 8-2022
Senior Broker
EdgeClear
7-2015 - 9-2019
Broker
Stage 5 Trading Corporation
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Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Loyola University Chicago
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