I was included as part of Ameriprise Financial Inc’s acquisition of Bank of America's primary asset management brand - Columbia Management- in 2010, after joining Bank of America in 2009. The company rebranded as Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2015, representing a new global reach.I serve as a Distribution Compliance Executive and am included in the team focused on the global distribution of Columbia products through intermediary and institutional channels within the limited purpose broker dealer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Incorporated. In a previous role within Columbia Threadneedle Investments, I spent two years reporting to the CCO of its Investment Advisor, Columbia Management Investment Advisors, Inc., focused on both the equity and fixed income trading activity of the firm.Prior to Bank of America, I was employed by Brigos Capital Management, a start up hedge fund where I was responsible for all non asset management functions of the business. Preceding that, I spent 3 years at Bear Stearns, in various roles, including both Prime Brokerage and Investment Advisor Sales support roles.Specialties: Securities LawRegulatory (FINRA and SEC Regulation)Investment Company Act of 1940International Distribution (Europe, Middle East-Africa, Asia Pacific)Institutional Asset ManagementIntermediary Asset ManagementMutual FundsHedge Funds/Private PlacementsSeparately Managed AccountsAMLBroker-Dealer Investment Advisers Act of 1940Product Development