Scottsdale, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
M.S. Howells & Co. (MSH), a full-service broker/dealer and hybrid RIA, servicing hedge fund managers, registered individuals, and independent registered investment advisors, today announced that Eraine Parker has been named Chief Compliance Officer.
Eraine, is a seasoned compliance professional with over 30 years of experience. She has served as a senior examiner in FINRA’s Atlanta District Office and as Chief Compliance Officer for SunTrust Investment Services and Edelman Financial Services. Ms. Parker is a graduate of Georgia State University. She will take responsibility for liaising with regulatory bodies, analyzing the regulatory landscape and working to manage risk for both businesses.
“We are delighted to welcome someone of Eraine's caliber to M.S. Howells & Co. She brings with her extensive financial services experience and insight and joins us at an important time as we build upon the solid foundation and growth plans we have put in place over the past several years,” said Katrina Santa Maria, M.S. Howells & Co. Chief Operating Officer. “Maintaining the highest levels of regulatory oversight at MSH is a priority for us and we look forward to working with her to continue to strengthen our firm’s great culture of compliance” added Mark Howells, CEO.
“I am looking forward to working within a smaller organization, particularly at a time when the firm is on a tremendous growth trajectory. Regulatory demands on financial services firms are increasingly rigorous and I am delighted to help MS Howells & Co. navigate the complexities of the ever-changing regulatory landscape to reach its goals,” commented Eraine. MSH is committed to building a strong team and strengthening its capabilities and resources during this period of exceptional growth.
ABOUT M.S. Howells & Co.
M.S. Howells & Co. offers comprehensive Hybrid RIA and Prime Brokerage services. The firm provides compliance and operational support, state of the art technology, portfolio reporting, and risk analysis tools. In addition, the company provides direct market and trade desk access. We are committed to offering an individualized, professional experience delivered by industry veterans whose focus is on our clients' success. With over 17 years of experience in the industry and a reputation built on integrity and trust. M.S. Howells & Co. and our partners strive to be a full-service resource that our stakeholders can depend on.