Hashdex, a global crypto asset manager, announced the appointment of four new business development specialists in the U.S. to expand its presence and sales efforts, on September 10, 2025.
Each of the new appointees will oversee a specific region in the U.S. They will be responsible for providing investment guidance, market insights, and portfolio construction consulting to financial advisors and institutions. The new hires include: Justin Taylor (Northeastern U.S.), Jaron Carter (Southeastern U.S.), Chris Eurich (Midwest), and Tommy Trost (Southwestern U.S.).
The new hires will report to Mick McLaughlin, Hashdex’s Global Head of Distribution, who will cover the western region.
“U.S. investors are increasingly exploring ways to incorporate digital assets through familiar, regulated vehicles,” said Marcelo Sampaio, Co-Founder and CEO of Hashdex. “By expanding our distribution team with proven professionals across key regions, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping advisors navigate this evolving asset class through index-based strategies such as the Nasdaq Crypto Index.”
About The Hires
Justin Taylor (Northeastern U.S.) has over 30 years of experience in capital markets and wealth management. His background includes senior business development roles at Advisor Credit Exchange and UBS, as well as an Executive Director position in Sales and Trading at Citigroup and Janney Montgomery.
Next, Jaron Carter (Southeastern U.S.) was previously a Vice President and Market Leader at BlackRock, where he worked with advisors on investment strategies and portfolio optimization. He is certified by the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP).
Further, Chris Eurich (Midwest) has over seven years of experience in asset management, banking, and financial advising. Before joining Hashdex, he was a Regional Associate at William Blair Investment Management and a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase.
Lastly, Tommy Trost (Southwestern U.S.) previously worked as a performance analyst at an institutional investment consulting firm and began his career at Charles Schwab in a client advisory role. His experience includes guiding investment decisions for healthcare systems and insurance companies.
“Each of these professionals brings deep expertise and strong relationships in their respective markets,” said Mick McLaughlin, Global Head of Distribution at Hashdex. “Their regional focus will enable us to better serve advisors, respond quickly to client needs, and ensure our products are accessible to investors across the country. As we expand our reach, these roles will be critical to delivering the exceptional service and education that Hashdex is known for globally.”
To drive the mainstream adoption of crypto, Hashdex is expanding its focus on traditional finance. The company is leveraging its established foundation of index-based products and a new team of experienced professionals to engage directly with U.S. financial advisors and institutions. This strategy is designed to educate these professionals and position them to facilitate the next phase of crypto’s growth.
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