Meet the Leadership Team
At the heart of our success is a group of dedicated leaders who drive our vision forward. Our executive team combines industry expertise, innovative thinking, and a shared passion for excellence. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives that shape the way we approach challenges, opportunities, and growth. Together, they ensure we stay committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients, partners, and employees. Get to know the people who lead our company with integrity, ambition, and a steadfast focus on the future.
Niklas Freier
President & Managing Partner
Niklas, originally from Germany and now based in Florida, is a seasoned economist and M&A analyst with a passion for history of global finance and economic integration. Since spearheading VNR Group’s acquisition of FinMc in 2021, he has focused on restructuring the company to simplify workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Niklas’s expertise lies in building and optimizing teams and organizations, ensuring smooth operations and fostering sustainable growth in the finance and publishing sector.
Morgan Busby
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Morgan founded a trading education blog in 2011, which has since evolved into FinMC. Over the years, FinMC has expanded through several small acquisitions in the financial publishing space and became part of the VNR Group in December 2021. Morgan’s primary focus in the business includes adapting new technologies, implementing customer acquisition strategies to increase scale, recruiting and retaining high-performing team members, and developing new partnerships.
Adam Luebbert
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Adam was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and became the first in his family to graduate college when he attended St. Louis University. He went on to earn his masters in accounting, and has worked at Boeing, Chase, and Everbank. After moving his family to Jacksonville, FL in 2014, he connected with Morgan Busby and joined FinMC as Chief Financial Officer in 2017, a position he has served in ever since. Adam’s passion for numbers is surpassed only by his passion for his family (he’s been married to his wife Andrea for over 14 years and has two beautiful daughters) and his love of golf.
Nathan Tucci
Publisher & Editor
Nate, a decade-long veteran in finance, delved into currency markets in 2010, developing a fervor for trading. Behind the scenes, he orchestrates operations, strategizes, and drives marketing initiatives in trading and investment research. Nate’s market edge derives from exclusive access to top traders’ insights and real-time performance. Now, advocating for retail investors, he aims to democratize these insights, sharing actionable strategies from his own trading experiences to empower everyday investors.
Graham Lindman
Copy Chief & Editor
Graham has been an active trader for the last 13 years. Inventor of the Apple Profit Line, he studied Economics and Finance in New York City, minutes away from Wall Street. Trained by former hedge fund managers, banking executives, and market makers, Graham looks for unique market anomalies and loopholes that can give traders an advantage.
Shawn Pockett
Director of Sales & Customer Support
Shawn is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in sales and customer service, currently serving as the Director of Sales & Customer Service at Financial Media Corp. Since joining the company in March 2015, Shawn has been instrumental in driving sales growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative strategies.
David Dittman
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
David Dittman has been supporting the publishing operations for 12 public-facing publishing brands since October 2019. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and operations, David has a proven track record of achieving significant growth in subscriber base and revenue. His previous roles include Associate Publisher at International Living Publishing Ltd, Director of Operations at Legacy Research Group, and Chief Operations Officer at Online Publishing and Marketing. David’s expertise spans across various domains, including marketing, email list management, and eCommerce. He has successfully led multiple high-impact campaigns and played a crucial role in optimizing operations and marketing strategies throughout his career. David’s extensive experience and strategic insights have made him a key player in the media and publishing industry.
Amanda Walsh
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Amanda Walsh oversees all operational functions, human resource initiatives and corporate legal matters across the company and its subsidiaries. Her career began in 2003, spearheaded by various marketing roles that led her to enter the financial industry in 2008 which has enabled her to develop extensive experience in navigating complex industry landscapes especially through market downturns and economic turmoil. Highlights of her background include roles such as Securities Compliance Officer, Licensing & Contracting Manager for national brokerage firms and Marketing Director of an international media firm. Since joining FinMC at the start of 2021, Amanda has been instrumental in streamlining operations, developing internal resources, fostering compliance standards, and driving the company’s innovative growth strategies.
Mike Crown
Sales Director – Media Pub
Mike Crown holds a BA in Business from Stockton University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and is ABD for his PhD from Capella University. He worked as a preferred stock broker at Murphy & Durieu for six years and as a financial advisor at Smith Barney, managing $100 million in assets for three years. Mike co-founded Financial Media Corp and has spent the last 15 years as Managing Director and head of sales for Finmc/Media Pub. He oversees 14 brands, newsletters, and lists, developing and managing client relationships and selling space on a performance basis.