Caroline Curts Named Chief Compliance Officer of Sand Hill Global Advisors

Caroline Curts Named Chief Compliance Officer of Sand Hill Global Advisors

Sand Hill Global Advisors, a provider of wealth management services in Silicon Valley, announced today that Manager of Client Service, Caroline Curts, CFP®, IACCP®, has been promoted to the role of Chief Compliance Officer.  Ms. Curts will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinating with firm leaders to ensure compliance policies and procedures are adequate and promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the firm’s business.

“As Sand Hill continues to expand, putting the interests of our clients first remains the cornerstone of our firm’s culture,” said Brian Dombkowski, Chief Executive Officer.  “Caroline is uniquely suited for this role as she brings an insightful perspective, cultivated from extensive work with our clients as well as advancing our technology and service offering to the next level over her tenure.  I look forward to Caroline playing a key role in continuing to ensure that Sand Hill maintains a culture of compliance, with the utmost integrity, accountability, and excellence as the firm continues to grow and evolve.”

“Sand Hill’s commitment to the fiduciary standard is a key competitive advantage and I am honored to assume this leadership role,” Ms. Curts said.  “In today’s demanding and rapidly evolving environment, our clients expect transparency, execution and a conflict-free approach in their investment portfolios.  I wish to extend my gratitude to Cynthia Lee for her mentorship and guidance during this period of transition and I am committed to maintaining a strong culture of compliance as the complexity of our industry increases.”

Ms. Curts will succeed Ms. Lee as Chief Compliance Officer, who will continue with the firm as Managing Director through 2018 and be of counsel for compliance and operational matters.

Since joining Sand Hill over five years ago, Ms. Curts has served as the Manager of Client Service at the firm.  She was previously a Group Director in the Private Wealth Management division of Morgan Stanley, and prior to that, at Smith Barney.  Ms. Curts earned her BA from the University of California, San Diego, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, an Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional, and a Series 65 license holder.

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