Melissa Starr, Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional

I am a compliance and operations executive with experience supporting SEC-registered investment advisers, private funds, trust companies, and financial services firms. My work focuses on building practical, risk-based compliance programs that support business objectives while maintaining strong regulatory frameworks.

In my current role, I oversee compliance and operational functions across multiple regulated entities, integrating regulatory oversight, operational processes, and business management to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and reduce organizational risk. My experience includes SEC examinations, regulatory engagement, systems implementation, and developing scalable structures designed to support both growth and defensible compliance practices.

My background spans compliance leadership, operations management, and consulting, providing a broad perspective on how firms evolve and how compliance functions most effectively within an organization. I believe the strongest compliance programs are those that are integrated into the business, focused on practical solutions, and built through collaboration, thoughtful communication, and continuous improvement.