Rayne Steinberg is Chief Executive Officer at Arca. Rayne leads the company’s strategic direction and is responsible for securities structuring and risk management. Rayne has a rich history of financial and entrepreneurial success with nearly two decades of experience. Before founding Arca, Rayne co-founded an asset management company, WisdomTree. He was responsible for raising capital, creating intellectual property, and building and overseeing a sales team responsible for raising $50 billion in ETF AUM. Rayne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael Dershewitz is Chief Operating Officer for Arca Investments. With more than two decades of finance and investing experience, he is responsible for fund launches, corporate development, and strategic partnerships. Michael is also a Portfolio Manager for the Arca Venture Funds, where he leads sourcing, analysis, and deal execution. Michael joined Arca in March 2021 from Amazon’s Corporate Development team, where he led investments and acquisitions in software and transportation. Previously, Michael was Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at fixed-income manager Brencourt Advisors, management consultant at McKinsey, and investment banker at JP Morgan. Michael earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and degrees in Finance and Computer Science from The University of Virginia.

Jerald David is President at Arca Labs. Jerald leads the innovation division responsible for creating registered digital securities and tokenized funds in partnership with financial companies. Jerald has over 17 years of executive team experience for Fortune 500 and startup exchanges including CME, NYMEX, GreenX, and the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME). As one of the first employees at GreenX and DME, he helped build two successful global exchanges. Jerald holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business with a minor in Government from Franklin and Marshall College.

Peter Hans is Chief Strategy Officer at Arca. Peter is responsible for all aspects of strategy and management across investor relations, distribution, and strategic relationships. Peter also serves on the risk committee, focusing on regulatory and policy risk opportunities. Previously, Peter was Co-Founder and CEO of the popular financial technology company Harvest Exchange, which he ran from its founding in 2013 through 2019. Peter helped found Height Analytics and was the former Director of Research for a Policy Intelligence Research Firm where he built a best-in-class research department. For the past 20 years, Peter has led teams and been responsible for goal-exceeding organic growth across multiple asset management and capital markets companies. Peter holds an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colby College.

Jeff Dorman is Chief Investment Officer at Arca. Jeff leads the investment committee and is responsible for portfolio sizing and risk management. Jeff has over 17 years of trading and asset management experience at leading firms, including Merrill Lynch and Citadel, where he oversaw trading of over $100 million in proprietary capital. Jeff also served as COO of Harvest Exchange, a FinTech company that is widely used by asset managers and investors. Jeff is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Sumana Maitra is Chief Marketing Officer at Arca. She oversees brand strategy and marketing for the organization, focusing on the entire customer experience from brand awareness to retention. Sumana has more than a decade of marketing experience and has served as Director of Digital Marketing at Harvest Exchange Corporation and Product Manager at Foundation Center. Sumana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economies of Industrial Societies from The University of California, Berkeley.

Phil Liu is Chief Legal Officer at Arca. Phil oversees product structuring and ensures legal compliance for Arca’s crypto investment management platform. A finance industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Phil has worked with some of the world’s biggest banks and law firms. Phil previously served as General Counsel at a leading managed futures asset management company and was responsible for the legal structuring of the first managed futures mutual fund. Phil holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting from The University of British Columbia.

Vance Sanders is Chief Financial Officer at Arca, leading the finance, operations, and compliance efforts for the corporate and fund entities. Vance has over 25 years of progressive financial management experience. He previously spent 10 years in the managed futures industry as CFO and CTO, directing corporate finance, technology, and fund operations for an asset management firm operating a platform of managed future mutual funds with over $2 billion of assets under management. Vance is a Colorado CPA (inactive) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Missouri Southern University.

Hassan Bassiri is a Portfolio Manager and is responsible for research, due diligence, asset selection, sizing/allocation, portfolio composition, valuation, and trade execution for the Arca Digital Asset Fund and Arca Digital Yield Fund. Hassan previously served as International M&A–Senior Manager at KPMG US, where he focused on sourcing, structuring, and analyzing multinational and Private Equity M&A transactions. Hassan is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, a Master of Laws in Taxation from Northwestern University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of California, Los Angeles.

Sasha is a Portfolio Manager at Arca, focused on identifying niche growth sectors within the digital assets ecosystem. Sasha has been at Arca since the firm’s inception, covering decentralized finance, NFTs, and sports and gaming. Prior to Arca, Sasha worked as a consultant, supporting digital assets strategy and supplying expertise in ventures and inquiries. Sasha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences from The University of California, Santa Cruz.

Mike Geraci is Vice President of Trading at Arca. Mike is responsible for executing portfolio trade orders, constructing portfolio hedges, and informing the portfolio management team on market dynamics. Previously, Mike worked at Deutsche Bank as a NASDAQ market maker, Tullett Prebon as an OTC credit derivative broker, and advised private clients with structuring equity and credit hedges. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Psychology from Boston College and holds FINRA Series 7, 55, and 63 licenses.

Matt Hepler is a Vice President, Portfolio Management at Arca. Matt identifies and analyzes digital asset and blockchain opportunities, and investment structures for Arca’s investments. Matt has over 20 years of experience in active investing and investment banking, engaging management teams, board members, and shareholders to improve shareholder value. Formerly, Matt served as a Managing Director at Relational Investors LLC, where he was one of three group heads leading the firm’s investment and engagement process. Matt has also served as Partner at Marcato Capital Management LP, Partner at Red Mountain Capital Partners, and Vice President in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse. He began his career as an Analyst in the technology mergers and acquisitions group at Robertson Stephens. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors. Matt is a member of the Project Governing Board of Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA) Community Projects sponsored by Arca and managed by OASIS Open.

David Nage is a Portfolio Manager at Arca. David directs sourcing, due diligence, and supervision of new allocations for the Arca Endeavor Fund. He has been with the firm since its inception and serves on the Arca Investment Committee. David has a long history of venture investing in the digital asset ecosystem. He has over 15 years of asset management experience and leading private investment firms, including Ponvalley, and Apeiron Ventures, where he was focused on early-stage venture investments. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Wisconsin.

Katie Talati is Director of Research at Arca and leads the investment research team.  Katie identifies and analyzes digital asset and blockchain opportunities, investment structures, and macroeconomic influencers for the company's suite of actively-managed funds. She has extensive experience analyzing and interpreting equity crowdfunding and venture capital within the technology sector. Previously, Katie served on the portfolio team at Crowdfunder.com. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from The University of California, Los Angeles.

Michal Benedykcinski is a Senior Vice President of Research for the Arca Endeavor Fund. Michal guides sourcing, due diligence, and deal execution for Arca’s venture investments. In addition to his portfolio work with founders, Michal leads thematic research into web 3.0 infrastructure opportunities. Michal has over 10 years of experience in financial services, with previous roles in M&A advisory and private equity. Michal was Director of Business Development at Hedera Hashgraph, where he led the financial services vertical and oversaw partnerships with multinationals and startups building on top of the enterprise-grade public network. Michal began his career in London, focusing on M&A in infrastructure and telecom at Evercore and direct investing with 3i Group. Michal holds an MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at The University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.

Nick is a Research Associate responsible for sourcing and analyzing digital asset investments for Arca's actively managed fund family. With three years of previous experience as a Global Macro Analyst at U.S. Bank, he also supports the portfolio management team with his understanding of macroeconomic trends’ influence on digital assets. Outside of Arca, Nick serves as the Investment Chair of the Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund, which financially assists University of Minnesota students pursuing their education. Nick is currently studying at the Yale School of Management for an MBA and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from The Carlson School of Management at The University of Minnesota.

Alex Woodard is a research associate at Arca. Alex is responsible for identifying and conducting analysis on digital assets as well as monitoring current positions. Alex has more than 2 years of experience on the Arca research team, specifically focused on DEXs, decentralized derivative DEXs, and centralized exchanges. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Whitman College.

Wes Hansen is Managing Director of Trading and Operations at Arca. Wes oversees trading, counterparty due diligence, and the implementation of systems, tools, and wallets. Wes began his career in digital assets as the Director of Trading and Operations at TCC. He previously worked as an equity market maker and was the founding CEO of ShadowBid—a fintech startup in Los Angeles. Wes earned an MBA from The USC Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Boston College. He holds FINRA Series 7, 55, and 66 licenses.

Kyle is Vice President, DeFi Trader at Arca. Kyle focuses on identifying, and executing a wide variety of trading and yield farming strategies in the DeFi sector. Kyle spent 7 years at Merrill Lynch, where he served as Vice President and co-managed over $1.5 billion. Kyle earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Florida State University.

Topher MacPherson is an Associate of Trading & Operations at Arca, responsible for supporting the Arca NFT Fund and Arca Endeavor Fund through trading, wallet management, deal sourcing, and research. Topher joins Arca with four years of experience in trading and wealth management. Topher formerly worked for the largest institutional custodian in the world. He was a principal subject matter expert in the firm's transformation initiative to automate all institutional trade capture and settlements via smart technologies. Topher has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a concentration in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from The Pennsylvania State University. He also holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Andrew Masotti is an Associate of Trading & Operations supporting the Portfolio team—more specifically, the Digital Yield Fund. Andrew has over 4 years of experience in the financial services industry and the digital assets landscape. Andrew worked at TP ICAP as a high-yield corporate bonds broker providing liquidity between market makers and broker-dealers while deploying new product offerings and trading systems. Years prior, he was on the Inflation Derivatives and TIPS desk at BGC Partners. Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Boston University; he holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

​​Blair Bingham is a Lead Analyst at Arca Labs, spearheading research, strategy and client relations. Additionally, Blair helps manage product partnerships and product structuring to support Fund creation and launch. In her previous role, she assisted in the development and go-to-market strategies for digital campaigns with Wunderman Thompson. Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Whitman College.

Anthony is Head of Growth at Arca.Labs Anthony is responsible for the firm’s distribution, strategy, and roll-out of the Arca U.S. Treasury Fund and the development of SEC-regulated digital asset securities. Before joining Arca, Anthony was a Managing Director for ConsenSys Digital Securities, responsible for the firm’s sell-side origination and structuring. Anthony has over 20 years of investment banking and trading experience at leading firms, including HSBC Securities and Guggenheim Partners. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The State University of New York College at Buffalo and FINRA Series 7, 52, and 63 licenses.

Nikesh is Head of Product at Arca Labs. Nikesh develops new financial products by enhancing traditional financial structures with modern blockchain capabilities. Nikesh also evaluates decentralized platforms to support these and other Arca products. Prior to joining Arca, Nikesh developed blockchain solutions with ConsenSys and Yieldstreet. His 20 years of experience has focused on performance- and transparency-related solutions to real-world challenges using data networks, real-time analytics, and blockchain. Nikesh has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Economics from Wesleyan University.

Annelise is the Head of Institutional for Arca Labs. In this role Annelise will be the primary point of contact for Arca Labs at the institutional level. This includes owning the pipeline, relationships and Advisory business related to large-scale financial institutions, asset managers, and established companies in the financial and digital asset industries. Annelise joins Arca Labs with over 20 years of experience in finance, credit, real estate, risk, structuring, governance, and digital assets. She previously worked in the digital asset space as COO of Propellr and spent 12 years at Moody's Investor Service running commercial real estate teams within the structured finance group. Annelise holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The College of William and Mary.

Michael Fleming is Operations Director for Arca Labs, acting as the key operational point of contact for all service providers to the funds. Michael’s role includes daily oversight of current and future funds, liaising with the trading desk, and managing and creating shareholder notices. He has over 11 years of experience working in commodities operations for exchanges and OTC brokerage shops. Formerly, Michaael managed North American energy operations for the world’s largest interdealer broker, TP ICAP. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business-to-Business Marketing degree from James Madison University and is a FINRA Series 3 registered representative.

Austin Teague is Director, Business Intelligence at Arca. Austin provides actionable data insights to various internal stakeholders and leverages different technologies to streamline key operations. He also coordinates with different departments to facilitate new fund development and launches. Austin has experience working in the finance, fitness, and energy industries, holding roles such as Marketing & Data Insights Analyst and Market Strategist. Austin has a Master of Science in Marketing from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing.

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Bianca Frank is an Associate for Business Development at Arca. She provides support to the daily operations of the Business Development and Investor Relations groups. Before Arca, Bianca spearheaded sales and business development for a boutique investment management firm where she was a founding member of a new line of actively managed ETFs. She also played an integral part in the first-ever and subsequent conversions of an open-end mutual fund to an ETF structure. Bianca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from The University of California, Los Angeles.

Bob Hennessey is Vice President at Arca. In his role, Bob develops and maintains business with several distribution channels, including Registered Investment Advisors, TAMPs, Family Offices, and HNW Advisors. Bob has over 25 years of experience raising capital at leading firms including Delaware, FAMCO, Insight Capital, and Axxcess Capital. Bob holds an MBA from California State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University. He received his CIMA accreditation in 2003.

Omar Itum is Head of International Business Development and Investor Relations at Arca. Omar is responsible for strategically executing the company’s product distribution and investor relations processes, with a core focus on non-North American markets. Omar has over 10 years of experience in the long/short equity hedge fund space. Previously, he served as an Economist, Head Trader, and Analyst at a $1.5 billion macro-themed fund and a $350 million consumer-oriented fund. He also founded beVOYAGEUR—an entity that facilitated private-public partnerships in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Omar received a Master of Arts in International Relations & Economics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies with concentrations in International Finance and Conflict Management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

Darren Langer is a Managing Director and Head of Americas Institutional IR & Business Development at Arca. Darren is responsible for the development and distribution of Arca products through strategic investor relations. Darren has over 20 years of capital markets experience, including 12 years at Merrill Lynch in equities and prime brokerage. He served as Managing Director of BTIG in franchise sales. Darren was also Head of Investor Relations for a fintech startup that securitizes the income of professional athletes. Darren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.

Nicolette Zak is a Director of Investor Relations and Business Development at Arca, responsible for facilitating and growing strong relationships with investors. Nicolette has over 5 years of experience in the fintech space, specifically in client-facing roles building strategic relationships. Previously, she was on the sales and partnerships team at Square. Nicolette holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of San Diego.

Sarah Macedonio is Vice President of Content at Arca. Sarah is responsible for curating, enhancing, and amplifying information about digital assets for sophisticated investors. She has over a decade of experience in finance and digital assets focused on early-stage business strategy, communications, and growth. Previously, Sarah served as Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Lukka and Director of Marketing and Operations at SenaHill Partners. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Northeastern University.

Scott Helfman is Head of Communications at Arca. He leads public relations, internal communications, partnerships, events and conferences. Scott has nearly 20 years of experience working in public relations and strategic communications on Wall Street. Prior to Arca, he served as Director, Head of Public Affairs for Markets at Citi, where he was responsible for spearheading communication initiatives across all Sales and Trading, Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) businesses. Scott holds a Master of Arts degree in Corporate and Public Communication from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Southern New Hampshire University.

Jaime is Arca’s Senior Editor, collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal subject matter experts to develop, edit, and publish impactful communications for institutional investors. Jaime brings over a decade of marketing, copywriting, and editing experience to Arca's marketing team. Previously, Jaime led a content team as Marketing Manager of a London music tech company. She has also worked as a copywriter and editor for diverse clients across industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Connecticut.

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Jillian Wollman is the Senior Marketing Campaign Manager at Arca. She oversees campaigns from concept to distribution. Jillian develops robust cross-channel, integrated content strategies, culminating in the most efficient and effective marketing initiatives. Previously, Jillian served as the Marketing Manager for Redgate Real Estate Advisors, Investment Communications Coordinator at BNY Mellon, and Senior Sales and Marketing Analyst at Rocaton Investment Advisors. Jillian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from Fairfield University.

Alisa Santangelo is Marketing Director and is responsible for Arca’s creative strategy, including brand development and design. She oversees all creative initiatives from conception through execution. Alisa has a decade of marketing experience focusing on sales development and brand awareness. Alisa served as Senior Production Manager at Allstar Innovations, where she specialized in video content production and led creative testing through performance-driven marketing. Alisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics Studies from Keene State College.

Stephanie Mendonca is the Art Director at Arca. Stephanie shapes and oversees the execution of Arca’s brand identity, providing comprehensive and strategic direction on design initiatives. Stephanie joins Arca with 7 years of experience in finance, the music industry, PR, and event marketing. Most recently, Stephanie successfully rebranded over 30 financial advisor brands while leading new website redesign projects. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Advertising from Salem State University.

Mary Park is a Graphic Designer at Arca. She is responsible for creating visual design content for key marketing initiatives. Mary joins Arca with 10 years of design experience in 3D, graphic design, illustration, and motion graphics. She is also an accomplished featured creator on Naver Webtoon as a comic artist. Mary holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Otis College of Art and Design with a focus on digital media.

Sophia Zike-Jamieson is a marketing coordinator at Arca responsible for planning and executing product launches, managing product support, and overseeing all product collateral materials. Sophia previously worked at a startup in the skincare industry, focusing on public relations and partnerships. Sophia graduated from Whitman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Deborah is the CCO & Deputy General Counsel at Arca. She oversees all compliance programs and provides legal support to the Chief Legal Officer. Deborah joined Arca with nearly 30 years of experience in legal, compliance, and regulatory roles in traditional finance and digital assets. Previously, she supported digital assets businesses in the SaaS, custody, and crypto exchange trading spaces. Deborah also served as a regulatory attorney (CFTC, SEC, PCX). She holds a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Michigan. Deborah is licensed to practice law in CA, IL, and NY.

Christina is an Associate, Information Technology Operations and Security at Arca. She is responsible for managing day-to-day IT operations, including building and implementing the company security program. Christina joins Arca with 5 years of experience in compliance and risk management, with an emphasis on information technology risk management. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University. She has completed continuing education certificates through Google’s IT certificate program and AWS’s Business Professional certification program.

John C Cook V is Vice President, Controller at Arca responsible for financial statement preparation, cash management, and review and approval of fund administration reports. John has over 14 years of accounting experience with various hedge funds working with managed futures, equities, and digital assets. He is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Accounting from The University of Arizona.

Kathy is Corporate Accounting Manager at Arca, responsible for corporate accounting, accounts payable, human resources, and payroll. Additionally, Kathy registers business licenses in states with remote employees. She has over 21 years of experience in corporate accounting throughout the fund management, oil and gas, property management, and car and motorcycle industries. Kathy held a Series 99 Operations Professional License and holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Kathryn is Chief of Staff at Arca. Kathryn works with Arca’s leadership team to support the delivery of Arca’s strategic priorities and initiatives, oversee employee experience and firm culture, and manage the day-to-day operations of Arca’s offices in Los Angeles and New York. Kathryn is a generalist with over 20 years of experience in operations and client support services. Prior to Arca, she was the executive assistant to Managing Director and General Counsel at the Rhone Group, a transatlantic middle market private equity firm, and has worked at leading financial services and startups including Morgan Stanley, KKR and GreenX.