DriveWealth Appoints Barry Metzger as Chief Brokerage Officer

DriveWealth, a leading financial technology company offering Brokerage-as-a-Service, has strengthened its executive leadership team with two strategic appointments: Barry Metzger joins as the firm’s first Chief Brokerage Officer (CBO) and Emily Chardac assumes the role of Chief People Officer (CPO). Both executives will report directly to CEO Naureen Hassan and play pivotal roles in scaling DriveWealth’s operations as it expands across global markets.

“DriveWealth is redefining how people around the world access investing opportunities and build wealth,” said Hassan. “Barry and Emily each bring specialized expertise that will help accelerate our mission to make investing simple, accessible, and global at scale. We’re thrilled to welcome two highly respected leaders to our growing team.”

The appointments come shortly after Hassan, formerly President of UBS Americas, took over as CEO in August, signaling DriveWealth’s focus on scaling its infrastructure, enhancing global operations, and deepening partnerships in embedded finance and digital investing.

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Veteran Leadership from Schwab and OnePay Joins the Executive Team

As Chief Brokerage Officer, Metzger brings over two decades of experience in brokerage transformation and digital trading innovation. He will oversee DriveWealth’s trading and operations organization, collaborating closely with technology and product teams to enhance the company’s operational infrastructure. Metzger previously served as Managing Director of Income and Wealth Solutions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he was instrumental in integrating Schwab and TD Ameritrade’s trading businesses. His earlier tenure as CEO of optionsXpress underscored his expertise in driving innovation in self-directed trading platforms.

“Barry’s experience leading large-scale brokerage integrations and driving innovation across trading systems will be crucial to expanding DriveWealth’s operational resilience and partner support capabilities,” said Hassan.

Meanwhile, as Chief People Officer, Emily Chardac will lead DriveWealth’s global talent strategy, company culture, and communication efforts. She joins from OnePay, where she served as CPO and helped integrate three companies while scaling the platform to a $2.5 billion valuation. Her previous roles at Guggenheim Capital and Square (now Block) established her as a leader in organizational transformation and IPO readiness. Chardac will focus on aligning talent and innovation as DriveWealth enters its next phase of growth.

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Accelerating the Global Mission of Democratizing Investing

DriveWealth’s new appointments come amid rapid expansion of its Brokerage-as-a-Service platform, which supports more than 2 million daily trades across five continents. Its infrastructure underpins digital investing experiences for partners in the U.S., EU/UK, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. The company provides 24-hour trading, fractional share execution, and multi-asset class access to millions of investors worldwide.

The leadership changes also coincide with DriveWealth’s recent announcement that it was selected to power OnePay Invest, an embedded investment platform, highlighting its growing role in enabling fintechs and consumer brands to offer seamless investing functionality. The appointments of Metzger and Chardac reinforce DriveWealth’s commitment to operational excellence and its long-term goal of democratizing access to global markets.

As the company deepens its infrastructure and expands its partner network, the strengthened leadership team is expected to drive DriveWealth’s next phase of growth — one defined by innovation, scalability, and accessibility in global retail investing.

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