We have built a leading algorithmic trading firm by a shared commitment to Integrity and Foundational Trust.

Alex Cecola

Alex Cecola is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Vincere Trading. A systematic trader with over seven years of market experience, Mr. Cecola built Vincere after recognizing a critical gap in the algorithmic trading space: the absence of institutional-grade futures algorithms for individual investors backed by full performance transparency and verifiable data.

Prior to founding Vincere, Mr. Cecola invested extensively across discretionary and systematic trading algorithms and approaches, developing deep expertise in strategy evaluation, risk management, and performance analytics. Frustrated by the lack of rigor in retail-facing trading products, he partnered with a former hedge fund developer to engineer a proprietary suite of futures algorithms initially deployed across his personal and family accounts before expanding to a broader client base.

Under Mr. Cecola's leadership, Vincere has grown into a systematic trading technology company serving investors with institutional-caliber algorithmic strategies. His vision is to bridge the gap between retail and institutional trading infrastructure, giving individual traders access to the same systematic edge traditionally reserved for large funds.

Mr. Cecola is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Brian Jackson

Senior Managing Director / New York, New York

Brian Jackson is Senior Managing Director at Vincere Trading, bringing nearly two decades of experience across wealth management, capital markets, and financial advisory services.

Mr. Jackson previously served as Senior Vice President of Investments at David A. Lerner Associates, a privately held securities broker-dealer with approximately $4 billion in assets under management. He subsequently held the position of Senior Vice President of Investments and Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. Across these roles, Mr. Jackson advised high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients on a broad range of financial instruments and investment strategies.

Mr. Jackson brings 19 years of senior-level experience in financial services to Vincere Trading, where he contributes to strategic direction and client advisory.

Mr. Jackson is based in New York, New York.

Samuel Yasinski

Managing Director / Alberta, Canada

Samuel Yakinski is a Managing Director at Vincere Trading, where he oversees business development and runs Vincere's algorithmic strategies on his personal investment accounts.

Prior to joining Vincere, Mr. Yakinski founded Fintrak, a Toronto-based financial planning technology company that achieved a successful exit within six months of launch. His background spans both active manual trading and fintech software development, giving him a unique perspective on systematic strategy design and deployment.

Mr. Yakinski holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

Mr. Yakinski is based in Alberta, Canada.

Rick Medealle

Director / Sacramento, California

Rick Medealle is a Director at Vincere Trading, where he focuses on client success and operational excellence.

Mr. Medealle spent six years in financial services as an advisor before transitioning into customer success within the technology sector, where he worked with a diverse range of businesses and financial professionals. He has since returned to active investing with algorithms, applying both direct market experience and a structured, systems-driven methodology to his work at Vincere.

Mr. Medealle brings extensive experience working alongside financial advisors and financial services organizations, informing his client-centric approach to onboarding and support.

Mr. Medealle is based in Sacramento, California.

Abel DaSilva

Managing Director / Dallas, Texas

Abel Dasilva is a Managing Director at Vincere Trading, where he leverages a multidisciplinary business background in driving growth and client relationships.

Prior to joining Vincere, Mr. Dasilva built his career across the retail sector and commercial real estate, developing expertise in operations, client acquisition, and deal structuring. 

He joined Vincere after a thorough evaluation of the company's product integrity and leadership team.

“After discovering Vincere, I knew this was the team I needed to be a part of - the integrity and product are something I hadn't seen anywhere else. I truly believe the Vincere suite of algorithms is the best solution available to investors today.”

Mr. Dasilva is based in Dallas, Texas.

Jon Oh

Jon Oh is Vice President and Head of Client Success at Vincere Trading, where he is responsible for guiding clients through onboarding, algorithm implementation, and long-term performance optimization.

Mr. Oh brings over four years of experience as an active futures trader, complemented by a background in long-term equity investing with a focus on blue-chip positions. His approach integrates both the technical and behavioral dimensions of trading, enabling him to support clients through the learning curve of algorithmic trading adoption.

Mr. Oh joined Vincere Trading based on strong alignment with the company's commitment to transparency, data-driven results, and client education. His primary focus is ensuring clients maximize their potential within a disciplined, algorithm-driven framework.

Mr. Oh is based in Anaheim, California.