The Origin Story of Lance B
Who is Lance Breitstein?
I am a verified 8-figure trader who was Trillium’s Top Trader in 2020 and 2021 and set the all-time firm record for the highest annual PNL. After over a decade at Trillium and years spent running their Chicago trading office and training their new traders, I retired from Trillium in 2022 to focus on spreading my trading knowledge and giving back to the world. Since 2022, I have been openly sharing my trading lessons on X (@theonelanceb) and serving as an Advisor to Trader Education at SMB Capital. In addition, I help run The Impact Competition Foundation, a non-profit I started in 2018.

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My Origin Story
Trading is the most fast-paced high-stakes “video game” there is, and I’ve always had a passion to beat the game. When I had to decide what exactly it was that I wanted to do with my life, I decided I wanted to build a life of financial freedom; and become the best at something I love.
I had always been aware of and interested in the stock market, but what led to my obsession with the markets was reading the Market Wizards book series by Jack Schwager. I fell in love with the different ways one could theoretically beat the market.
After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University, my career began in 2011 at Trillium Trading where I worked with some of the best day traders out there. Although I’ve achieved success from my efforts, I— like the rest of you—have seen both incredible gains and some great losses.
It’s easy to experience a big loss and give up, and while I could have given up my craft, I came back each time stronger than ever. My passion to “beat the game” never wavered and, ultimately, led me to where I am now.
Today, I am proud to own and operate my very own non-profit, the Impact Competition Foundation. I use my expertise to empower students to create and implement real solutions to pressing social issues in their community. The Impact Competition aims to solve local, real-world issues facing the wider community and provides the funding for the students to see their solution in action.
My work ethic, maintenance of long-term perspective, and introspection have allowed me to retire early and now pass my knowledge on to my mentees.
A Word About Lance
First, as a highly successful trader, then as a trainer and mentor to new traders. and finally as the manager of our Chicago office. Lance is proof that Trillium is, and has been for decades, one of the best proprietary trading firms to spend a career al due lo our industry-leading technology and mentorship programs. We are immensely proud of what Lance was able to achieve at Trillium. He continues to be a friend and mentor to many throughout the firm. We wish Lance continued success in his journey.


Become An Expert Trader
My advice to someone looking to pursue the stock market? Don’t do it! Just kidding. As cliche as it is, I advise all of my students to focus on the process and try to enjoy the ride. The more you can focus on simply improving a little bit each day, the more sustainable overcoming the learning curve becomes.
Trading is a microcosm for life. It teaches us to be humble, to learn from our mistakes, and to always enjoy the journey without overly obsessing on the outcome. Ready to start your journey? Let’s do it.