Ahana Markets is a registered broker-dealer engaging in Regulation A/A+and Regulation D securities offerings. For more information please see: BrokerCheck
Ahana's Regulation A private placements provide an innovative gateway for emerging businesses to access capital.
We blend transparency, technology, and expertise to streamline the fundraising process, ensuring both issuers and investors benefit from a seamless experience.
Our dedicated Regulation D platform stands as a beacon of trust, clarity, and growth potential for both issuers looking to raise capital and qualified investors seeking new investment opportunities.
Experience financial partnerships redefined.
Raymond is the Chief Executive Officer of Ahana Markets. He has over 20 years’ experience at major investment banks (JPMorgan, Barclays), hedge funds (Fortress Investment Group), and asset management firms where his primary focus has been on the research, development, and management of systematic investment strategies.
A native of western Pennsylvania, Ray holds a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Princeton University.
Pat O’Mara is the Chief Compliance Officer for Ahana Markets. Pat has over 25 years of experience in capital markets and fintech. Previously, Pat was the Director of Operational Assurance at Knight Capital Markets and Global Head of Equities Supervision at JP Morgan Securities. She has functioned as CCO, COO, CAO, AMLCO for major investment banks, institutional and retail broker-dealers, clearing firms and electronic trading firms.
Pat currently holds FINRA Series 7, 99 and 24 licenses. She is a member of the Legal & Compliance Division of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and the National Society of Compliance Professionals. Pat received a Bachelor's from Old Dominion University.
Steven is the Chief Information Security Officer of Ahana Markets. He specializes in information technology and security for broker/dealers, with more than 16 years as a technology consultant. Prior to entering the broker/dealer world he served as CISO for various technology and start-up companies. His expertise ranges from Bitcoin and blockchain to identity and privacy.
Steven holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Steven received a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Julia is a Regulatory Advisor for Ahana Markets. She has 22 years of experience in financial regulation with a specialization in broker/dealers and registered investment advisors. She spent a combined 14 years at FINRA/NASD and the Federal Reserve Bank. With an in-depth understanding of Broker Dealer compliance, governance, and internal controls, she currently serves as a FINRA arbitrator.
Julia earned a Bachelor’s in Spanish from Rutgers and an MBA from the University of Maryland.