Aspire's mission is to lead a revolution in futures trading, whereby any individual can use our technology, training and supervision to achieve success.

We recognize that the success of our company is tied inextricably to our customers' ability to trade profitably. Accordingly, our central focus is to help customers achieve the skills necessary to become a successful trader.

As the futures world moves rapidly away from its traditional structure and towards electronic trading, it is important to find a way to conquer the significant burdens that technology imposes. Aside from apprehension about the upfront and ongoing costs, the biggest concerns we've heard from our customers include: "How do I begin"? and "Who can I trust"? That is where Aspire comes in. we can help in many different ways: by providing low cost technology solutions; competitive commission rates and personalized training and support.

We know that in electronic trading the difference between success and failure can be very small. There is no guarantee that you will make money if you become an Aspire customer. But you will find that we can reduce the level of anxiety associated with electronic trading. We take care of the technology, and share our trading approaches and strategies with you. Furthermore, whether you are struggling or consistently making money, we are committed to supporting your specific needs. You are then able to focus all of your energy and concentration on making winning trades.

David Silverman is a long-time member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and has traded futures as a "local" for more than 20 years. As an active floor trader for most of that time, Dave began trading electronically on a NASDAQ Level II system and then migrated to electronic futures trading as exchanges began to list products online. As a member of the Board of Directors of the CME for eight years, Dave developed a thorough understanding of all aspects of the futures industry and was in the forefront of the CME's move to establish an electronic trading platform. An accomplished speaker and teacher, he is the author of Direct Access Futures: The Complete Guide to Trading Electronically, published by John Wiley. Dave, a graduate of the University of Chicago, is married, has four children and is a resident of Skokie, Illinois.

Peter Mulmat has been a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and traded futures since 1981. In addition to his experience as a trader, Peter is an expert in trading technology. Using this expertise, he constructed the Aspire trading networks to meet his demanding standards. Peter has been actively involved in CME committees throughout his career and was an early proponent of GLOBEX, the exchange's electronic trading platform. Peter, who has an undergraduate degree from Tulane University and a Masters in Business from Northwestern University, is married with three children and lives in Winnetka, Illinois.

Michael Smith has been a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange since 1994. During that time he has traded futures actively as a "local" on the trading floor and electronic systems. Prior to becoming a member of the CME, Michael learned his craft working on the futures desk for Harris Bank and then as a foreign exchange trader, also for Harris. Michael has a degree from the University of Notre Dame (in philosophy), a Masters in Business from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Public Administration, also from U of T. He is married with four children and lives in Northbrook, Illinois.