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Daniel Padilla

Head of Prime Brokerage Sales

Biography

Daniel Padilla is Head of Prime Brokerage Sales at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, where he leads institutional relationship development and business growth for AGP Prime. He works closely with hedge funds, family offices, RIAs, and professional trading firms, delivering tailored solutions across execution, custody, financing, securities lending, and capital markets services. Daniel brings more than two decades of experience spanning institutional trading, broker-dealer operations, executive leadership, and regulatory oversight. Prior to joining AGP Prime, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of San Blas Securities, overseeing trading operations, strategic growth initiatives, and regulatory infrastructure. Earlier in his career, he held senior institutional trading roles at IFS Securities, Divine Capital Markets, Seton Securities Group, and Magna Securities. Recognized for his relationship-driven approach and practical market insight, Daniel focuses on helping institutional clients navigate evolving market structure, liquidity needs, and scalable prime brokerage solutions through a high-touch service model. He holds FINRA Series 14, 24, 52, 99, 57, 7, and 63 licenses and serves as a Cup of Coffee Ambassador for The Honor Foundation, supporting Special Operations service members transitioning into the private sector.