Comply Awards 2026 | Rising Compliance Leaders to Watch

Rising Compliance Leaders to Watch

The future of compliance is already taking shape, and it’s being driven by a new generation of leaders stepping into increasingly strategic roles across financial services. From strengthening firmwide controls to modernizing compliance operations and helping firms navigate evolving regulatory expectations, today’s rising professionals are making their mark on the compliance industry.

That’s why Comply created the Rising Compliance Leaders to Watch awards list: to recognize early- and mid-career compliance professionals who are already making a meaningful impact within their organizations and helping shape the future of the industry. These individuals were selected for their initiative, leadership potential, and ability to drive smarter, stronger compliance practices in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

As regulatory demands continue to evolve, firms need compliance professionals who can think strategically, adapt quickly, and help operationalize effective oversight across the business. This year’s honorees represent exactly that – emerging leaders who are helping elevate the profession while building the foundation for the next era of compliance leadership.

Comply is proud to recognize the 2026 Rising Compliance Leaders to Watch honorees for their talent, leadership, and growing impact on the compliance industry.

This Year’s Honorees:

Abhishek Gosavi, Vice President, Compliance, Starwood Capital

Cassandra Gonzalez, Compliance Coordinator, The Patriot Financial Group, LLC

Charles Douyon, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, CFI Partners, LLC

Chris Hutchens, Director of Compliance, Sanctuary Wealth

Jacob Frankel, CEO & Founder, Beyond Alpha Ventures LLC

Joni Ross, Vice President, Ross Wealth Advisors

Madison Gavulic, Manager of Compliance & Operations RIA, Solyco Wealth

Madisyne Schalitz, SVP Compliance Manager, C-III Capital Partners LLC

Maura Dickson, CCO, Risk Paradigm Group, LLC

Ryan Jacobs, Managing Partner and Head of Compliance, Jacobs Investment Management

Stéphanie Hébert-Roscoe, CCO, Waystone Advisors