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Michael Viola
Chairman at
VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Michael T.
Viola is currently Chairman at Virtu Financial, Inc. since 2023 and has been with the company since 2011.
Current roles also include Director positions at USA Track & Field Foundation, Crowheart Energy LLC, Madava Financial LLC, iAero Group, Swift Air LLC, and Independent Director at Cornerstone Investment Capital Holdings Co. Former roles include Independent Director at Independent Bank Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2025, Director at Catholic Education Foundation, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, and Director positions at VersaMe Inc., Viola Foundation, and Independent Bank (Texas).
Education includes undergraduate studies at Pepperdine University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 124,501 ( 0.14% ) | 8 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
Michael Viola active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. | Chairman | 2023-04-18 |
Swift Air LLC
 Swift Air LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an airline charter business | Director/Board Member | - |
XRO Energy LLC
 XRO Energy LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores oil and natural gas | Director/Board Member | - |
iAero Group
 iAero Group Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides engine and airframe services | Director/Board Member | - |
Madava Financial LLC
 Madava Financial LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interests in energy fund management and financial services | Director/Board Member | - |
Cornerstone Investment Capital Holdings Co.
 Cornerstone Investment Capital Holdings Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Director/Board Member | - |
USA Track & Field Foundation
 USA Track & Field Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services to athletes | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Viola
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT BANK GROUP | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-31 |
Viola Foundation
 Viola Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-29 |
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Training of Michael Viola
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Independent Bank Group, Inc.
 Independent Bank Group, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Pepperdine University
 Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
USA Track & Field Foundation
USA Track & Field Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services to athletes | Miscellaneous |
Independent Bank (Texas)
 Independent Bank (Texas) Regional BanksFinance State commercial bank | Finance |
Catholic Education Foundation, Inc.
 Catholic Education Foundation, Inc. Catholic Education Foundation, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization focused on preserving and expanding Catholic elementary and secondary education. The private company is based in Rochester, NY. The organization strengthens the Catholic identity of schools through faculty workshops, seminars for clergy and seminarians, and resources to assess and enhance educational environments. It supports priests in Catholic schools by establishing the Priestly Society of Christ Priest and Teacher, which provides mentorship, fraternity, and best practices for priests serving as chaplains, teachers, or administrators. The foundation recognizes leadership and service in Catholic education through its hall of fame and awards, publishes a quarterly online journal called The Catholic Educator, and offers webinars and video series on the roles of priests in schools. Its programs and publications emphasize the importance of Catholic schools in transmitting faith, fostering moral and intellectual development, and supporting the church’s mission. | |
Virtu Financial, Inc.
 Virtu Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
VersaMe Inc.
 VersaMe Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education wearable devices for kids | Commercial Services |
Viola Foundation
Viola Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
XRO Energy LLC
XRO Energy LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Madava Financial LLC
Madava Financial LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interests in energy fund management and financial services | Miscellaneous |
iAero Group
iAero Group Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides engine and airframe services | Electronic Technology |
Swift Air LLC
Swift Air LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an airline charter business | Consumer Services |
Cornerstone Investment Capital Holdings Co.
Cornerstone Investment Capital Holdings Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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