Veteran strategist, fintech innovator, and award-winning educator joins TPA to support independent oversight and industry advancement.

The Prop Association (TPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne McDonell, Founder and Chief Strategist at TRADARS.com, to its External Advisory Board. A recognized leader in financial education and market innovation, Wayne brings more than three decades of global experience in trading, technology, and investor empowerment to this independent advisory role.

Wayne’s career is defined by a commitment to improving access, transparency, and outcomes for traders at all levels. As the founder of TRADARS.com, he leads the development of sophisticated automation tools that scan thousands of charts daily across forex, equities, crypto, and commodities—empowering traders with faster, smarter decision-making capabilities.

He is also known for founding FX Bootcamp, one of the first live forex trading education platforms, and for authoring the best-selling book Strategic and Tactical FOREX Trading. His work earned him the title of “FOREX Speaker of the Year” by FXStreet.com, and he has been a featured commentator on Bloomberg, Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Wayne holds a degree in Macroeconomics and a Master’s in Financial Management from Harvard University, with additional postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School, M.I.T., and Oxford. His cross-disciplinary knowledge base includes institutional finance, economics, and real-world trading strategy—making him a valuable voice in shaping sustainable financial ecosystems.

His career path also includes board service alongside George Soros, contributions to NASA’s International Space Station program, and funding over 100 patented technologies as a venture capitalist. This broad-based experience uniquely equips Wayne to offer independent, high-level insight into how innovation, risk, and structure can work together to strengthen financial services.

As a member of the TPA External Advisory Board, Wayne will provide principled, non-governing oversight as TPA continues to refine and expand its certification, dispute resolution, and transparency tools. His advisory role supports TPA’s commitment to neutrality and its mission of raising industry standards while protecting both firms and traders from harmful practices.

“Wayne’s commitment to both innovation and ethics makes him an ideal fit for our External Advisory Board,” said Jordan Schneir, CEO. “His insights will help ensure that our frameworks stay forward-thinking, grounded, and effective.”

Wayne’s addition further strengthens TPA’s ability to deliver meaningful, unbiased value to the rapidly evolving prop trading space.