ClearList was built by founders with decades of experience taking companies public and a deep understanding of the private market challenges that come before it.
The Origin
How ClearList Came to Be
ClearList was founded by Ari Rubenstein and Patrick Murphy — two people who spent their careers at the center of public markets, and who kept noticing the same thing: the most interesting part of a company’s story was happening long before its IPO.
Ari Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and CEO of GTS, a leading multi-asset electronic market-making firm. After beginning his career on the floor of the New York commodities exchange in the mid-1990s and witnessing the modernization of financial markets firsthand, Rubenstein co-founded GTS in 2006 and helped build it into a leading global quantitative trading and liquidity provider.
Drawing on decades of experience in market structure, liquidity, and capital formation, Rubenstein later co-founded ClearList to address the growing demand for more efficient access to private market opportunities. ClearList was created to bring greater transparency, connectivity, and institutional infrastructure to the private securities ecosystem, leveraging the same market expertise and technology-driven approach that helped define GTS.
Patrick Murphy is Head of NYSE Market Making and Listing Services at GTS and a veteran market structure executive with more than two decades of experience across the public markets ecosystem. Beginning his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1992, Murphy went on to hold senior leadership roles at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan, and Barclays, overseeing specialist, ETF, and Designated Market Maker operations before joining GTS through its acquisition of Barclays’ DMM business in 2016.
Having been involved in more than 500 IPOs throughout his career, Murphy witnessed firsthand how many of the world’s most transformational companies increasingly created value while still private — often remaining inaccessible to investors outside traditional venture capital networks. Drawing on his deep experience in market structure, liquidity, and capital formation, Murphy co-founded ClearList to help modernize private markets by expanding access, improving transparency, and creating more efficient infrastructure for private securities transactions.
The Gap we saw
Value created privately
Public investors locked out
No liquidity for early holders
What we built
Regulated platform for access
High-touch team execution
Meet the Team
Small by Design Experienced by Necessity.
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Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Murphy
Patrick is Chief Executive Officer of ClearList. He is also Head of NYSE Market Making and Listing Services at GTS and brings more than 30 years of experience across market structure, liquidity, and capital formation. Beginning his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1992, Patrick has held senior leadership roles at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan, Barclays, and GTS, participating in more than 500 IPOs throughout his career. At ClearList, he focuses on expanding access to private markets and building infrastructure that improves capital formation, transparency, and liquidity. Patrick co-founded ClearList after recognizing that many of the world's most innovative companies were creating significant value while remaining private, inspiring a mission to broaden access to private market opportunities. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys golfing, surfing, and traveling.
Chief Operating Officer
Kassidy Chaikin
Kassidy is Chief Operating Officer of ClearList, where she oversees the firm's day-to-day operations across its affiliated entities while supporting strategic growth initiatives. Since joining ClearList in 2023 after beginning her career with the GTS Designated Market Maker business, she has played a key role in building the firm's operational infrastructure. Her work spans every department, helping ensure the firm's operations, strategy, and execution remain aligned as ClearList continues to grow. Kassidy was drawn to ClearList's mission of improving access, transparency, and liquidity in the private markets, helping broaden participation in an asset class that has historically been difficult to access. She holds bachelor's degrees in Statistics and Philosophy, Politics & Law, along with a master's degree in Statistics from Binghamton University. Outside of work, Kassidy enjoys running, cooking, attending Broadway shows and traveling to experience new cultures.
Chief Compliance Officer
Rick Gillette
Rick brings more than 20 years of experience in broker-dealer operations, securities regulation, and financial markets. At ClearList, he focuses on regulatory compliance and helping ensure the firm operates with the highest standards of integrity and oversight. He was drawn to ClearList by its commitment to putting clients first while building innovative solutions for the private markets. Outside of work, Rick enjoys reading, skateboarding, and cooking authentic Chinese cuisine.
Director of Private Markets
Gavin Vice
Gavin has more than 25 years of experience in the financial markets, beginning his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after earning an engineering degree from Bucknell University. Throughout his career, he has focused on trading and market structure across the public markets. At ClearList, Gavin works closely with investors to source and facilitate private market opportunities through funds and direct introductions between buyers and sellers. He joined ClearList because of its vision to expand access and liquidity within the private markets by applying proven public market expertise. Outside of work, Gavin enjoys golfing and fishing on the Great South Bay off the coast of Long Island.
Vice President
Neil Tapia
Neil is Vice President at ClearList, where he works across private market transactions, investor relations, and business development. Prior to joining ClearList, he held multiple roles at GTS, one of the world's leading electronic trading and market-making firms, with experience spanning market making, trading, and capital markets. His background across both public and private markets provides a unique perspective on liquidity, market structure, and capital formation. Neil focuses on originating and executing private market transactions, expanding investor and distribution relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the ClearList platform. He was drawn to ClearList's mission of improving access, transparency, and liquidity in private markets as this asset class continues to evolve. Outside of work, Neil enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending time on the golf course.
Chief Information Officer
Whitney White
Whitney is Chief Information Officer at ClearList, where he leads the firm's technology strategy, cybersecurity, and transaction infrastructure. He brings more than two decades of experience building technology solutions for capital markets, having previously served as a software engineer, architect, CTO, COO, and Head of Equity Capital Markets. Most recently, he co-founded a custodian and transfer agent for alternative assets that was acquired in 2024. At ClearList, Whitney focuses on making private market transactions more efficient through technology while strengthening the firm's infrastructure and security. He was drawn to ClearList's mission of modernizing the infrastructure that supports private markets. Outside of work, Whitney enjoys traveling, sailing, and cooking elaborate meals for family and friends.
Sales Associate
Brian Doherty
Brian works with investors and private companies to connect capital with opportunities across the private markets. Before joining ClearList, he built his career in advertising and media sales, where he focused on client relationships, business development, and strategic partnerships. Today, he concentrates on sourcing private market opportunities, building long-term investor relationships, and helping connect buyers and sellers across alternative investments. Brian was drawn to ClearList's entrepreneurial culture and the opportunity to help build a platform expanding access and transparency in private markets. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the water, boating, fishing, and staying active outdoors.
