With a robust background as Chief Compliance Officer at Beacon Capital Management, focusing on leading the firm through the complexities of state and federal regulation. The team successfully navigated Beacon Capital's first SEC exam without enforcement referrals, a testament to the firm's rigorous compliance program and proactive regulatory engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Compliance Officer
Beacon Capital Management, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Developed and oversee firm’s compliance program
Monitor and interpret applicable state and federal regulations that affect the firm
Maintain regulatory filings and disclosures for the RIA
Work directly with the CEO to implement any regulatory changes
Created, updated, and reviewed policies and procedures to ensure that the firm is operating in compliance with regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met
Implement policy and procedural changes based on regulatory changes
Oversee outside counsel on client complaints
Primary SEC contact and lead on SEC exams
Successful completion of the firm's first SEC exam with no fines
Provide quarterly Compliance Training on regulatory changes and common compliance violations.
Senior Compliance Manager
Equitable Advisors, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2021
Responsible for day-to-day management of office’s compliance policies
Develop and provide guidance on financial regulations pertinent to the insurance business
Monitor and report on compliance risks
Draft and deliver compliance training, presentations, and communications on regulatory issues
Communicate compliance policies, processes, and controls
Conduct annual associate reviews to assess the financial professionals are maintaining proper records that follow current industry regulations
Conduct supervisory and suitability reviews of annuity and life insurance transactions
Review and respond to sales trends and regulatory focuses
Perform regulatory oversight of the financial professionals
Provide support for marketing and corporate communications
Monitor new legislative and regulatory requirements
Monitor financial professionals license changes to ensure proper disclosures
Review and edit marketing materials, disclosures, and web site content
Bi-annually coordinate internal audit to assess internal processes against regulatory requirements and industry practices.
Lead Attorney-Project Support
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Analyzed federal regulations and counseled the business on regulatory developments
Advised on Dodd Frank swap reporting regulations to enable the incorporation of related functionality into the company’s software
Worked with cross functional teams to review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including technology, consulting, confidentiality, and other business agreements
Managed three attorneys; provided support and mentoring, prepared reviews, and managed workload
Successfully worked with business lines and customers to determine implementation of new software
Performed as solo project manager of software development team to ensure successful and timely implementation of software changes
Researched and drafted memos advising on topics pertinent to the technology and financial industries
Advised on Dodd Frank swap reporting regulations to enable the incorporation of related functionality into the company’s software offerings
Monitored NYISO and ICE markets for relevant market changes
Monitored New York State Public Service Commission for changes to smart grid regulations
Managed development and deployment of CTRM (Commodity Trading Risk Management) software
Reviewed non-disclosure and approved agreements.
Sr. Compliance Officer
Piper Jaffray & Co.
01.2008 - 01.2013
Provided support for legal and regulatory issues related to capital markets opportunities
Supported growth initiatives in capital markets, including due diligence and regulatory evaluation
Monitored employee trading in personal and proprietary accounts in public and private securities for potential conflicts of interest and patterns of inappropriate or insider trading
Performed assessment while monitoring and reporting on compliance risks
Researched JOBS Act to implement changes in the applicable securities regulations
Worked with the legal and internal audit departments to ensure implementation of federal regulations
Prepared SEC and FINRA exam documentation and worked with onsite examiners
Worked with Investment Research, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets through the entire new market process to ensure compliance with federal regulations as well as the Global Settlement
Developed and conducted legal training for business partners
Negotiated agreements with financial firms to become an approved vendor for employee trading
Developed, implemented, and enforced compliance policies, processes, and controls regarding employee trading and employee activities
Reviewed quarterly political contributions report for any inappropriate contributions to political campaigns
Founding member and secretary of the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) Committee.
Education
Juris Doctor -
William Mitchell College of Law
St. Paul, MN
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
05.2003
Skills
Ethical Leadership
Regulatory expertise
Team Management
Legal knowledge
Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory knowledge
Risk Management
Certification
Series 7, FINRA, 2006
Series 63, FINRA, 2007
Series 24, FINRA, 2009
Series 66, FINRA, 2020
Series 51, FINRA, 2021
Minnesota Bar Exam, Minnesota State Bar, 2008, Currently Inactive