Founder & Chief Architect
Charles Bennett
Charles Bennett, is a renowned quantitative strategist, AI trading pioneer, and the visionary founder of Legends Smart Traders Alliance. With over 30 years of experience across global hedge funds and financial institutions, Dr. Charles has dedicated his career to transforming how individuals approach markets—with logic, discipline, and machine intelligence.
A Caltech graduate and MIT doctorate holder, Dr. Charles built a reputation as both a high-performance trader and system engineer. At Citadel, he led the development of the first autonomous deep learning trading platform, laying the groundwork for Smart Trader Beta 5.0—LST’s proprietary AI system known for delivering algorithmic precision and exceptional returns.
Area Experiences
Over the decades, he has managed portfolios exceeding $8 billion and spearheaded investment breakthroughs in AI, high-frequency trading, and digital assets. His early ventures into cryptocurrency, electric vehicles, and biotech generated returns that became case studies in predictive modeling.
Dr. Charles founded LST in 2017 with a mission: to make elite-level trading education accessible and results-driven. Today, he continues to lead research at the frontier of trading innovation, blending behavioral finance, deep learning, and real-time risk engines into the LST ecosystem.
Beyond markets, he remains a committed philanthropist, supporting global causes in education, sustainability, and public health. For Dr. Charles , wealth is not the end—it’s a means to empower others.
Our
Vision
To empower a new generation of global traders by uniting advanced technology, disciplined thinking, and real-market mastery—making smart trading accessible, ethical, and transformational.
Core Values
Precision​
We believe great decisions are built on data, not guesswork. Accuracy fuels every strategy we teach and every tool we build.
Discipline
Markets reward focus. We train minds to stay sharp, grounded, and responsive in both calm and chaos.
Innovation
Through Smart Trader Beta and cutting-edge AI systems, we turn complexity into opportunity—making the future of trading real today.
Integrity
In a field of noise, we value clarity. Our models, instructors, and community are built on transparency and ethical growth.
Integrity
In a field of noise, we value clarity. Our models, instructors, and community are built on transparency and ethical growth.
Empowerment
We don’t just teach trading—we enable transformation. LST is where knowledge becomes freedom, and individuals become leaders.
Where Strategy Meets Technology. And Traders Become Leaders
Logic-Driven Market Education
Legends Smart Traders Alliance is a global education platform designed for one purpose: to transform the way individuals approach financial markets—through logic, AI, and measurable performance.
Global Growth Since 2017
Founded in 2017 by Charles Bennett, a veteran quant strategist and former Citadel system architect, LST was created to fill the gap between financial theory and market-ready execution. What began as a research initiative has evolved into a results-focused ecosystem serving learners across 40+ countries.
Tech-Powered Trader Training
At LST, we integrate advanced technologies—like our proprietary Smart Trader Beta 5.0 system—with a rigorous training methodology. We don’t just teach concepts; we train decision-making under pressure, build resilient trading frameworks, and foster a mindset that sees opportunity in volatility.
The Smart Trader Framework
- Quant Strategy
- Behavioral Finance
- Real-World Execution.
LST’s global network includes self-directed learners, institutional analysts, high-net-worth investors, and emerging fund managers—all united by a passion for intelligent market participation and long-term growth.
We believe trading isn’t just a skill—it’s a discipline, a system, and a way of thinking. 
And at LST, we turn that mindset into measurable success.
