Mike Abbriano Joins Apogee to Lead Firm’s SEC Division
Austin, April 15, 2024 – Today, Apogee announces the arrival of Partner and head of the SEC Division, Mike Abbriano. Mr. Abbriano has 19 years of experience as a compliance professional. Prior to joining Apogee, Mr. Abbriano was a Managing Director in the US Regulatory consulting practice at ACA Group where he worked for more than 11 years. In that capacity, he provided regulatory compliance support to over 100 investment advisers, including developing compliance programs for new SEC registrants, leading mock examinations and annual compliance program reviews, and assisting with SEC examinations. Mr. Abbriano has also served in compliance roles supporting the asset management businesses of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Needham & Company.
Mr. Abbriano worked alongside Scott Brindley, Apogee’s Founder and Managing Partner, and Rick Geissman, the head of Apogee’s NFA Division, from 2012 to 2020. “I could not be more excited to reunite with Scott and Rick,” Mr. Abbriano said. “Their expertise, professionalism, and client service are on par with anyone in the industry, and I intend to hold the SEC Division to the same high standards.” When asked about Mr. Abbriano joining the firm, Mr. Brindley commented, “I can’t think of anyone better to lead our SEC Division. Mike is as good as they come with deep technical expertise and a practical, commercial mindset – he works to ensure his clients can comply with all regulatory obligations in a way that makes sense for them without unnecessarily burdening their business.”
About Apogee Compliance LLC
Apogee is a boutique consultancy that provides regulatory compliance support services to investment advisers, commodity trading advisers, and commodity pool operators. Apogee works with clients across the United States, Europe, and Latin America to navigate the constantly evolving landscape of SEC and CFTC/NFA compliance obligations, providing expert, practical advice tailored to the particular needs of each client’s business. Apogee’s consultants have experience working with asset managers of all types, sizes, and complexity across a wide range of strategies and asset classes.
For more information about Apogee’s suite of services, contact Scott Brindley at 646-992-1003 or sbrindley@apogeecompliancellc.com.