Secure your ticket before they sell out! This year’s event has an amazing line up of speakers and topics that will be sure to shape your thinking and investing heading into 2026.
Some of the highlights include
Jerry Ferrara is a transformative executive and growth leader with deep expertise across eCommerce, fintech, SaaS, media, and data analytics. He has driven substantial business growth and value creation, leading major integrations, turnarounds, and M&A events—including the $275M sale of Investor’s Business Daily to News Corp and a 305% valuation increase. Known for building high-performance teams and executing strategic transformations, Jerry consistently delivers outsized gains in revenue, EBITDA, and organizational effectiveness.
Brad Olesen is a seasoned media executive and journalist with over 15 years of experience leading editorial, content, and growth strategies across top financial media brands. As Chief Content Officer at Benzinga, he drives digital innovation, multimedia storytelling, and newsroom expansion to serve millions of investors and professionals. His previous leadership roles at Seeking Alpha and Bloomberg refined his expertise in financial analysis, market intelligence, and audience engagement across global markets.
David Maher is a veteran fintech executive and technologist with over 25 years of experience building and scaling financial publishing and data platforms. As CTO at Benzinga and former CTO at TIFIN, he specializes in personalization, large-scale data systems, and rapid implementation across business operations. A proven innovator, Dave has led advancements from the first customized news service on the web to AI-driven investment platforms, while remaining active in community leadership and youth programs.
the best NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
in the world of investing
“Had a fantastic time at Benzinga Fintech Day, with thought-provoking conversations, including our panel on “Cutting Costs and Adding Value.” It was an honor to share the stage with Jason Lee and Mark Wator as we found common ground from our experiences building startups and scaleups while earning customer trust in the capital markets space.
“It was such an incredible event hosted by the team at Benzinga, featuring all the leading brokerages and vendors in the space and getting an opportunity to hear from our very own Katie Perry and Stephen Sikes on new innovations happening for retail traders! ”
“Benzinga Fintech Day last week was a great event and the Benzinga team did a fantastic job - top to bottom. They made it memorable and packed with opportunities to network, connect, and learn.”
