Our editorial team combines decades of trading floor experience, academic research, and specialist journalism across commodities, cryptocurrency, and financial markets. Every writer brings real-world credentials to the subjects they cover.
Lawrence Pines
Lead Writer, Commodities
Lawrence Pines holds a BA in Philosophy from Princeton University and has spent over 25 years trading equity and foreign exchange options on the NYSE, CBOE, and Pacific Stock Exchange. His career spans the trading desks of Chase Manhattan Bank, Bank of New York, and Lehman Brothers, where he worked as an investment banking analyst. Since founding his consulting firm in 2011, Lawrence has advised hedge funds, mutual funds, and law firms on derivatives and capital markets – and served as an expert witness in US Federal Court trials related to the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. At Commodity.com, he writes on technical analysis, trading strategies, and commodity market dynamics.
Dr. Frank Moraes, PhD
Writer, Commodities & Energy
Dr. Frank Moraes holds a PhD in Atmospheric Physics, with published research on trace gas emissions from permafrost regions and climate modelling. A former college physics lecturer, Frank brings rigorous analytical methodology to his writing on commodities, energy markets, and cryptocurrency. He has spent over 25 years as a technology and business writer, contributing to publications across the financial and tech sectors. At Commodity.com, Frank covers commodity trading fundamentals, precious metals analysis, and the US economy.
Natalie Mootz
Writer, Broker Reviews & Trading Guides
Natalie Mootz holds a BA in Communications from Florida State University and has over 15 years of experience writing about technology and finance. Her work has appeared in Engadget, Tom’s Guide, and Laptop Mag, and she has led content initiatives for Fortune 500 brands including the Los Angeles Times, Boeing, Toshiba, and Citibank. At Commodity.com, Natalie contributed broker reviews and trading guides.
Toni Allen
Editor and General Manager
Toni Allen is Editor and General Manager at Commodity.com, where she oversees editorial teams, writers, and developers. A contributor to Fortune magazine and the Coinzilla Academy, Toni has spent over a decade managing online publications in technology and finance. She coordinates content strategy, editorial quality, and day-to-day operations across the site.
Linda de Beer
Writer, Commodity Guides
Linda de Beer holds an MPhil in Journalism from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and has over 25 years of professional writing experience. She began her career as a newspaper journalist in South Africa before moving to Austria, where she has spent the past decade as a freelance writer covering finance, technology, and business topics. At Commodity.com, Linda contributed commodity trading guides and broker reviews.
Saul Bowden
Writer, Cryptocurrency
Saul Bowden is a blockchain and cryptocurrency specialist whose work has appeared in ReadWrite, Financial News Now, and Geospatial World. He covers digital assets, emerging technology, and market trends across sectors including cryptocurrency, AR/VR, and drone technology. At Commodity.com, Saul contributed guides on cryptocurrency trading, exchanges, and blockchain applications.
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