AT A GLANCE

Colleen Corwell is Managing Director and Head of the U.S. Financial Services Compliance and Regulation practice, based in New York. Colleen has deep experience in assisting firms navigate complex regulations by serving as in-house and outsourced Chief Compliance Officer for more than 20 firms, including registered investment advisors, investment companies and broker-dealers.

Prior to joining Kroll, Colleen served as a consultant where she advised both small and large firms, including Fortune 500 companies. She held senior roles at Ameriprise, Capital One and ING and also served on the advisory board for BasisCode.

Further, Colleen has led numerous SEC and FINRA examinations and has a deep knowledge of a wide range of investment products including private equity, private credit and real estate funds, registered investment companies, business development companies, private placements and retail asset management products. In addition, Colleen advises clients on the evolving digital‑asset and stablecoin regulatory landscape, including crypto custody and anti-money laundering frameworks.

A frequent industry speaker and published author, she was named to The Consulting Report’s Top 25 Financial Services Consultants and Leaders in 2024 and 2025, as well as Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders in 2025.

Colleen holds a B.A. from The College of William and Mary. She also has an MBA from Touro University. Colleen has also completed the Corporate Governance Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 55, 63, 79 and 99 registrations and the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification.

Colleen was the Head Coach of the Division I Women’s Soccer Team at American University in Washington, D.C. and she is currently a yoga teacher in New York City.

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