Background
Ricketts, Joe was born on July 16, 1941 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. Son of Donovan Platte and Florence Marie (Erhart) Ricketts.
Ricketts, Joe was born on July 16, 1941 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. Son of Donovan Platte and Florence Marie (Erhart) Ricketts.
Bachelor in Economic, Creighton University, 1969.
Counselor Father Flannagan's Boys Home, Boys Town, Nebraska, 1967—1968. With sales department Dean Witter & Company, Omaha, 1968—1974. Investment counselor Ricketts & Company, 1974—1975.
Founder TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (formerly Ameritrade Inc.), 1975, president, 1975—1982, Chief Executive Officer, 1981—1999, 2000—2001, co-Chief Executive Officer, 1999—2000, chairman, 2001—2008. Board directors TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (formerly Ameritrade Inc.), since 1981.
Married Marlene Margaret Volkmer, June 15, 1963. Children: J. Peter, Thomas, Laura.