Aaron Simons received $16.7M in total compensation as CEO of Virtu Financial, Inc. in FY2025. The largest component was $7.5M in other compensation. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Aaron Simons, CEO of Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT), received total compensation of $16.7 million.
Aaron Simons's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $850K, bonus of $1.1 million, stock awards valued at $6.2 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $1.1 million, and other compensation of $7.5 million.
Virtu Financial, Inc.'s top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $67.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Virtu Financial, Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Aaron Simons (CEO) with total compensation of $16.7 million, Douglas A. Cifu (Former CEO) with total compensation of $27.3 million, Stephen Cavoli (Executive Vice President Markets) with total compensation of $6.6 million, Joseph Molluso (President and Co-Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $6.6 million, Brett Fairclough (President and Co-Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $6.6 million, and Cindy Lee (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $3.5 million.
Aaron Simons, CEO of Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT), received $16,727,125 in total compensation for FY2025. Other compensation of $7,500,000 was the largest component. Figures come from Virtu Financial, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-051774 filed 29 Apr 2026.
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$16.7MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 29, 2026
| CEO | Aaron Simons, CEO |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $16.7M |
| Base salary | $850K |
| Stock awards | $6.2M |
| Other compensation | $7.5M |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
Aaron Simons, the CEO of Virtu Financial, Inc., received total compensation of $16,727,125 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $850,000 and stock awards valued at $6,246,625. Figures come from Virtu Financial, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-051774 filed 29 Apr 2026.
Aaron Simons's base salary at Virtu Financial, Inc. is $850,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $16,727,125. Figures come from Virtu Financial, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-051774 filed 29 Apr 2026.
Virtu Financial, Inc.'s CEO, Aaron Simons, earned $16,727,125 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($6,246,625) rather than base salary ($850,000). Figures come from Virtu Financial, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-051774 filed 29 Apr 2026.
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