Jody Lawrence: A Leader in Agricultural Commodity Brokerage
Jody Lawrence is a seasoned professional in the commodity brokerage and agricultural marketing industry, with a career spanning over three decades. He is currently a Branch Manager at RCM Alternatives in Franklin, Tennessee, and the founder of Strategic Trading Advisors.
Early Career and Founding of Strategic Trading Advisors
Lawrence began his career as an accountant in 1989 after earning a degree from Memphis State University. He transitioned into working directly with farmers, providing business and marketing plans. This experience led him to establish Strategic Trading Advisors in 1999, a consulting brokerage firm known for its insightful daily newsletter. RCM Alternatives
Expanding Reach and Expertise
Strategic Trading Advisors’ daily market commentary now reaches over 7,000 subscribers across 33 states and three countries, offering a concise overview of global markets with a focus on farm hedging and marketing strategies. Helena Agri-Enterprises. Lawrence also conducts approximately 60-70 marketing meetings annually through a long-standing partnership with Helena Agri-Enterprises.
Network and Services
Lawrence’s extensive network of agricultural specialists across the grain and meats complex allows him to assist clients in structuring agricultural hedging strategies using futures and options markets. RCM Alternatives. He leverages his expertise to provide tailored solutions for managing risk and optimizing marketing opportunities for farmers.
Professional Affiliations and Contact Information
Jody Lawrence is affiliated with Reliance Capital Markets II LLC, where Strategic Trading Advisors operates as a registered DBA. He can be reached at jlawrence@rcmam.com or by phone at 615-591-4621. RCM Alternatives
Recent Market Insights (March 15, 2026)
As of March 15, 2026, Lawrence’s market commentary highlighted volatility driven by potential postponement of a meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi, contingent on China’s support for Iran and the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This news initially impacted crude oil prices, which briefly topped $102 a barrel before settling at $97.78. Equity markets experienced a rally. Helena Agri-Enterprises
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