Online Trading Academy Instructors

Rob has 31 years of experience in the markets. Twenty two of those years were spent as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a fee based advisory firm specializing in the long term management of securities. Rob, who is an Online Trading Academy alumni, holds a Bachelor Degree in Journalism with graduate studies in taxation. As a former investigative journalist, Rob has published articles on topics ranging from land-use politics to local political graft and corruption.

He holds the following professional degrees and has held the following securities licenses and registrations prior to retiring to full time trading in 1999:

• Certified Financial Planner
• Chartered Financial Consultant
• SEC Registered Investment Advisor
• NASD Registered Principal
• NASD Registered Representative

Rob has taught professional classes on all areas of personal financial planning, wealth accumulation and estate planning and also has held the following additional professional degree and licenses:

• Chartered Life Underwriter
• Enrolled Agent: Licensed to Practice before the IRS
• California Real Estate Broker

Since affiliating with Online Trading Academy in 2004, Rob created and now teaches the Extended Learning Track (XLT) -Momentum Intraday Trading course. This state-of-the-art educational experience is not only truly cutting edge, but is widely regarded by many students as one of the “most rigorous” professional stock trading educational experiences available anywhere.

Rob, who is a Vietnam Combat Veteran and former Drill Instructor, is widely acknowledged as a creative, caring and passionate instructor who teaches the practical applications of the Professional Trader curriculum with specific focus on the intra-day trading environment. He uses live trading and the live market environment with specialized curriculum and multi – media presentations to consistently deliver clear and methodical instruction to a rapidly growing roster of serious stock trading students.

He also produces stock trading educational presentations for Online Trading Academy’s growing network of professional financial education centers and has made core contributions to the evolution of Online Trading Academy’s weekly community forum “Hour with the Pros,” where he is a featured instructor on a monthly basis. He has taught domestically and internationally and has been featured as a speaker at all three International Trading Expositions. He has also been guest instructor and speaker at trader education seminars in Arizona, Washington D.C., Florida, Texas, New York, Nevada, United Kingdom and California. Rob has received Online Trading Academy awards for both educational curriculum and achievement. He has also been appointed a Master Instructor and Master Mentor by Online Trading Academy.

Testimonials

"Rob, I used to think day traders were reckless gamblers who eventually end up broke. Well, I'm here to tell you that watching your disciplined trading has debunked that myth. I can never thank you enough for all you share to help your students learn and grow!"

Mel, November 2008

"Hi Guys, Just want to say thank you for getting me to realize how much I needed this extra education with MIT. It is awesome! I have learned so much in just a few days that I have been with Rob! It sure is an eye opener! I love it. Rob is awesome in explaining things. I like it that he is direct and keeps things on track. Just wanted to give you an update and tell you that Rob is great! I am so glad I went this route! It’s awesome! "

Patti L., November 2008

"First, I would like thank you for the work you do. Trading has brought a great deal of change to both my life and my outlook on the future. I realized very early on that the road would not be an easy one but that there were huge benefits for a smart and disciplined trader. I am a fast learner but your MIT class has meant a great deal to me. The confidence, understanding and perspective that has come with drinking my morning coffee with you while watching you trade has been incredible. I know that I am far from being the trader that I someday hope to be but at least I know that I am on the right path. Thank you"

Chris K., November 2008

"Just wanted to let you know what your training has done for me. Yesterday’s totals were $133 vs $300 profit.  With your teaching and valuable observation of yesterday, today’s totals were commissions of  $146 with a profit of $2305!!  I am now going out for a walk,  smiling like the mouse that got the cheese and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day. THANK YOU!"

LG., April 2008

"I wanted to thank you and  your team for pulling together the XLT:MIT Curriculum. It's the best that I have seen for day trading. I'm amazed at the level of insights and practicality that is being shared. Unlike most other curriculums I have seen, you have truly shared your full knowledge and experience with us. It's clear that you and your team have poured your hearts into creating a great foundation for all the students in the XLT:MIT room. Many thanks for your patience and sharing of your knowledge and experiences."

Phil L., April 2008

"I've only been trading since Nov, 2007. I started with 10-20 shares but I  wasn't making any progress! Three weeks ago I started your program, and last Thursday I  made $100 trading 400 to 600 shares. Although this is not a lot of money, I was elated. The energy, strategy, and intensity that you show trading large share size is different than small share size. So, I want to learn how to trade 2,000-4,000 shares.  You are a great instructor and that's why I choose you!"

Ed L.C., March 2008

"I'm one of your (silent) students. I'd like to be more active in the class, but I have two toddlers in preschool and a full time job. I wanted to thank you for doing us students such a fantastic service. Nobody even comes close to offering what you offer us in terms of trader education and for that I am very thankful."

Robert S., March 2008

"The XLT-MIT class has dramatically improved my understanding of trading.  I would recommend it for anyone who is serious about learning how to Day Trade.  Rob’s class builds on the foundation of the 7-day class and shows you what it takes to become a successful trader.  More specifically, Rob has explained and shown through his own trading the following: - A Systematic Method of Trading - Chart Patterns and how to trade them - Times of the trading day and how to trade them - Scalping your way out of a losing position - Pattern and price evolution - Sitting through a wiggle - Inside and Outside Days - Correct trading behaviors - Key items to focus on and when to focus upon them - How to scale in and out of trades. The class has exceeded my expectations and has greatly lessened the learning curve."      

Andy N., March 2008

"Thank you very much for your patience and understanding. You gave me gentle inspiration and faith to overcome even the worst drawdowns, emotional included, and you did it without me feeling like another prospective client."

J.W., March 2008

"Rob has tremendous conviction and a wonderful perspective to give regarding the seriousness of this craft."   

Kerry S., March 2008

"Mr. Mc Nabb was simply outstanding. In fact, he is an incredible instructor, totally devoted to his students and a man of tremendous passion and drive. He is infectious."

Julie, February 2008

"Your three days, just ended, were terrific! I am getting a great deal out of your instruction. These are not meant to be condescending or gratuitous words. When I came into Online Trading Academy a month or so ago, for the Professional Trader course, I lacked confidence that I could control my trading and become consistently successful, and not sit down with fear when I opened the computer for trading. I am losing that fear, and gaining confidence, as I go through your training program in XLT: MIT. Your instruction is particularly effective---you speak in language we novices can understand, your illustrations are good, you proceed at a pace that allows us to absorb, you pause for questions, and explain again when necessary. All this is good. And you have the experience and achievement to give you credibility, and we all know that. I look forward to more learning."

Bruce C., January 2008