Karl Roessner Email Address

Chief Executive Officer

At E*TRADE, you're in full control of your financial future. We have the information, the analysis, and the online investing & trading tools you need. Have at it.

An E*TRADE veteran and proven leader, Mr. Roessner sets the vision and strategic direction for the Company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and is President of E*TRADE Bank, as well as a member of its Board of Directors.E*TRADE is a leading financial services company and pioneer in the online brokerage industry. Having executed the first-ever electronic trade by an individual investor more than 30 years ago, the Company has long been at the forefront of the digital revolution, focused on delivering complete and easy-to-use solutions for traders, investors, and stock plan participants. Founded on the principle of innovation, E*TRADE aims to enhance the financial independence of traders and investors through a powerful digital offering and professional guidance.Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roessner served as General Counsel for E*TRADE Financial for more than seven years, overseeing all compliance and regulatory functions for the Company and its bank and brokerage subsidiaries. During that time, he also served as the Corporate Secretary to the Company's Board of Directors.Prior to joining E*TRADE, he was a partner in the Corporate Practice group of Clifford Chance US LLP, one of the world's leading law firms. There, he advised clients on negotiated public and private transactions, management and leveraged buyouts, capital raising activities, and corporate governance matters.Mr. Roessner earned his BA cum laude from Siena College and his JD cum laude from St. Johns University School of Law, where he was a member of the St. John’s University Law Review.