SM+Co LLC

My team and I provide specialized professional services, often through white-label partnerships, to clients across the financial services, commercial, and technology sectors. Areas of focus include: - CFO Services: Currently serving as contract CFO for Integro Bank and The Mechanical Group, with previous contract roles at Pascack Community Bank, Mission Bank, and First California Bank. - Value Creation/Operating Partner: Collaborating w/ renowned private equity firms such as Highview Capital, Gemspring, Sun Capital, JP Morgan Asset Management, and Highcrest Capital to drive value from within and for portfolio companies. - SOX Compliance & Governance: Providing SOX and governance expertise to clients including Lakeland Bank, City Bank, Hawaiian Electric Industries, California Pizza Kitchen, Gymboree, Bebe, Molina Health, Zappos, and Caesars Entertainment. - Risk Management & Internal Audit: Offering deep experience for organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, The Huntington National Bank, Hua Nan Bank, Bancomer, Bancomer Transfer Services, and Sique. - Regulatory Compliance: Delivering solutions for a wide range of clients including LoanDepot, Lone Star Bank, First Interstate Bank, Bank of California, The California Credit Union, and First American Bank. - Advocacy for Regulatory Reform: Engaging in policy advocacy, particularly with the Nevada Bankers Association, to promote thoughtful regulatory reforms on Capitol Hill with both the House and the Senate. - COO Services: Drawing on leadership experience from roles at Saigon National Bank and California International Bank. - BSA/AML Compliance: Leading compliance projects for clients such as LoanDepot, Lone Star Bank, and Bancomer. - Ethics & Governance Consulting: Providing strategic ethics and governance insights, with notable experience at Plaza Bank. - Technical Accounting Advisory: Partnering with firms such as Accordion, CFGI, and Riveron to offer technical accounting expertise.