BTIG to Host 19 th Commissions for Charity Day on May 20, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BTIG announced today that it will host its 19 th BTIG Commissions for Charity Day on The firm's signature philanthropic event is celebrated across BTIG's 20 global locations, including thirteen offices throughout the U.S. and seven affiliate offices in Europe, Asia and Australia. With the support of its institutional trading clients, notable guests and employees, BTIG will donate trading profits to charities around the world.
Clients participate by nominating non-profit organizations for donation consideration. All-star athletes, actors, business leaders, cultural icons, journalists, models, politicians and other celebrities make appearances on the trading floor, building excitement for the event and serving as ambassadors for charities important to them.
The following celebrities are expected to attend this year: Hank Azaria, Alec Baldwin, Aaron Boone, Steve Buscemi, Oswaldo Cabrera, Brian Cashman, Jazz Chisholm, Kenneth Cole, Mark Cuban, Fernando Cruz, Victor Cruz, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dillon, Walt Frazier, Christopher Jackson, Jon Ledecky, Henrik Lundqvist, Stephon Marbury, Julianna Margulies, Mark Messier, David Muir, Bridget Moynahan, Charles Oakley, Shaquille O'Neal, Carlos Rodón, CC Sabathia, Michael Strahan, Marcus Stroman, Justin Tuck, and Dominique Wilkins. Additional celebrity participants will be announced in the coming weeks. John Fanta will be the Master of Ceremonies.
'This year, BTIG celebrates its 20 th anniversary and with that our longstanding commitment to giving back. Philanthropy and community engagement have always been integral to our identity, shaping the culture of our organization from the beginning,' noted Steven Starker, Co-Founder of BTIG. 'It is an honor and privilege to partner with our clients and notable guests to deliver support to so many deserving organizations.'
Since the event's inception, BTIG has donated over $60 million to charitable organizations around the world.
'Charity Day is our annual opportunity to connect with colleagues, clients and celebrity friends to raise awareness for a remarkable group of charities supporting noble causes,' said Anton LeRoy, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG. 'We take great pride in the collaborative effort behind this event, all with the shared goal of making a difference in communities where we live and work.'
Past celebrity guests have included: President Bill Clinton, Robin Arzón, Kelly AuCoin, Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Linsey Davis, Kristin Davis, Alix Earle, Josh Hart, Ubah Hassan, Larry Holmes, Michael Kelly, Eli Manning, Lea Michele, Busy Philipps, Kelly Ripa, Mariano Rivera, Robin Roberts, Alex Rodriguez, Brooke Shields, Kenan Thompson, Maura Tierney, and Chrissy Teigen. They have represented organizations such as All Hands and Hearts, Boys and Girls Club of Miami, Child Mind Institute, Covenant House, DREAM, Dress for Success, Embers Foundation, Friends of Firefighters, The Hole in the Wall Gang, PitCCh In, Project Sunshine, Smile Train, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Many Hopes, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, and Women of Tomorrow.
For more information about BTIG Charity Day, visit www.btigcharityday.com.
About BTIG
BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm's core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.
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