OUR MISSION

Transform investing through blockchain-powered asset tokenization, making wealth creation more accessible, liquid, and secure; putting financial ownership and power directly in the hands of investors.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2019 in Poulsbo, Washington—across the Puget Sound from Seattle—we've assembled a core team of innovators in real world assets and technology. As pioneers in the field, we are proud to be the first to tokenize municipal markets, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of this crucial sector.

As a vertically integrated firm with both a regulated broker-dealer and transfer agent, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions under one roof. This unique structure enables us to deliver seamless, secure, and compliant services to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight.

Our purpose-built solutions are transforming traditional market infrastructure, bringing clarity and accessibility to an industry ready for innovation. Through cutting-edge technology, we're creating a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive marketplace that serves all participants.

PIONEERING TOKENIZATION

As the first to bring municipal debt to blockchain, we've tokenized over $800 million in real-world assets, establishing a new standard for institutional-grade digital investments.

REGULATORY EXCELLENCE

Our vertically integrated structure includes both an SEC/FINRA-regulated broker-dealer and transfer agent, ensuring comprehensive compliance throughout the investment process.

INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANCEMENT

We're building the critical infrastructure that connects traditional finance to decentralized technology, creating more efficient capital flows for sophisticated investors.

TEAM

Manish Dutta

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

25+ years of technology development and implementation experience in the institutional asset management sector; 20 years with PIMCO.

Don Suskind

CFO ALPHALEDGER & CEO ALPHALEDGER MARKETS

20+ years in finance and capital markets, including 15 years at PIMCO, primarily as creator and head of PIMCO’s global ETF practice.

Chris Wade

CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT/CTO

25+ years in software development and implementation in institutional asset management and defense department sectors; founded a 50+ person software development firm.

Jim Tinker

VP PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

20+ years in banking and finance with specializations in municipal credit and tax exempt financings.

Lisa Takeuchi

CCO ALPHALEDGER MARKETS

15 years of expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, banking law, data analysis, and securities regulation including including 11 years at D.A. Davidson Companies.

Alex Olaru

LEAD ARCHITECT

20+ years leading complex projects for Fortune 500 corporations and governmental agencies, specializing in architecting cloud technologies, enterprise data, blockchain, and analytics solutions.

ADVISORS

20+ years in institutional investing, currently Executive Director at Stanford Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing, and the Head of Research at Addepar. Dr. Monk is a close advisor to large asset-owner investors, pensions, and sovereign fund clients in Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia; he was the Co-Founder and Chairman of Long Game Saving.

20+ years of experience in the US financial markets and regulatory system.  Mike is currently the executive director of the Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets. He served as an SEC Commissioner from 2013 to 2018 and as Acting Chairman of the SEC from January 23, 2017 to May 4, 2017.  Mike has held key economic positions at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and the U.S. Senate Banking Committee.

Andrew Birdsell brings over two decades of expertise in fixed-income trading and technology. As Managing Director and Head of Tradeweb Direct Technology, he has overseen one of the largest fixed-income trading platforms, focusing on advancing technological solutions and real-time market strategies. His career spans leadership in algorithmic trading, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance, making him a key contributor to the evolution of trading systems.

43+ years of experience in the municipal securities market.  Steve was most recently with Stifel as a former Co-Head of Municipal Securities Group, a top 10 underwriter of municipal bonds with a super-regional platform of banking, trading, underwriting and sales. He was also a former MSRB board member and Vice Chair.

OFFICES

WA: 19362 Powder Hill Place, Suite 104A, Poulsbo, WA 98370
CA: 750 N San Vicente Blvd, Suite 800, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Contact: info@alphaledger.com

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