Primevest Financial Services, a self-clearing broker-dealer, has appointed Michael Burns as its chief compliance officer.
Mr Burns succeeds Kevin Maas who was recently appointed as Primevest’s director of strategic initiatives.
As the newest member of Primevest’s executive team, the company said that Mr Burns will be responsible for guiding the firm’s regulatory compliance and risk management efforts. He will oversee Primevest’s compliance department and will also work closely with ING advisors network risk management.
Catherine Bonneau, president of Primevest Financial Services, said: Michael brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a proven track record of success. He has extensive experience in the regulatory environment, specifically as it relates to financial institutions, which makes him an ideal fit for us and our clients.