The Futures Room is a weekly Expert contributor to TraderKingdom, a presenter at the Futures & Forex Expo, and hosts educational webinars for multiple brokers and vendors. Their transparent approach in the education space is very rare and highly appreciated by their clients.

Pratik Patel is a full time trader specializing in the agricultural commodities sector. He focuses exclusively on the corn, soybean, and wheat markets. Only after achieving years of proven consistency and profitability, Mr. Patel decided to share his passion for trading and educating. As the Head Trader at TFR, he brings his vast knowledge into the virtual classroom and lends 100% transparency to his trades and methodologies. Mr. Patel also acts as the Managing Principal, overseeing the direction and growth of the firm.

Pratik has placed first and third on three separate occasions in the PFG Best Commodities Challenge. He is a graduate of the C.T. Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. He holds degrees in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and a minor in International Business. From time to time he gives back to his alma mater by speaking to the Finance students, sharing his trading experience and techniques.

Ty Ball has been an independent trader since 1999 specializing in Equities. Through his consulting business, The Gordius Group, Inc., Mr. Ball trained and managed a division of 120 traders in China for a multi-million dollar trading organization based in Los Angeles from 2004 to 2008. His background also includes being a Principal in a Commodities Pool – Trimmer Capital Management, and consulting on automated algorithmic strategies for Fox River / CRT. For his successful endeavors in the trading world, he was selected and profiled in the book Millionaire Traders (2007-Wiley).
In addition to his successful trading insight, Ty brings his vast mentoring and training knowledge to TFR. He is responsible for guiding firm strategies and development. Prior to entering equities trading, Mr. Ball worked in the financial services industry. He holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University.

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