Comply Awards 2026 | CCOs to Watch

CCOs to Watch 

The role of the Chief Compliance Officer has never been more critical or complex. From evolving state, SEC, FINRA, and FCA priorities along with the increase in AI governance, predictions markets monitoring, and cybersecurity oversight, , today’s compliance leaders  need to adapt and lead with confidence.That’s why Comply created the Top CCOs to Watch awards list: to recognize the compliance professionals who are not only keeping pace with regulatory change but actively shaping what modern compliance leadership looks like across financial services. These individuals were selected for their strategic influence, regulatory expertise, and demonstrated leadership in building and strengthening compliance programs within their firms.  

This year’s honorees reflect a broader evolution happening across the industry. Compliance can no longer be viewed as a back-office function – it has become a critical driver of operational resilience, investor trust, and long-term growth. The leaders recognized here are helping their firms navigate complexity with clarity, building cultures of accountability while preparing their organizations for what comes next. 

Comply is proud to recognize the 2026 Top CCOs to Watch honorees for their leadership, vision, and continued impact on the future of compliance. 

This Year’s Honorees 

Alina Monisov, U.S. Boston Capital Corporation, CCO of U.S. Boston Capital Corporation (RIA) 

Heather Lewis, Sunstone Advisors LLC, ,CCO 

Hien Scozzafava, 5T Wealth, LLC, CCO 

Ishraga Eltahir, CornerStone Partners, CCO 

Kaili Winters, Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC, CCO 

Lily C. Huber, Urban Wealth Management, President, CCO 

Manit Kadakia, TradeWeb LLC, Director of Compliance 

Nicholas Shaheen, Financial Services of America, CCO 

Ola Adeduji, Washington Trust Wealth Management,  Senior Vice President and Chief Wealth Compliance Officer 

Sabina Haq, Sandbrook Capital, CCO 

Tim O’Leary, Moran Wealth Management, CCO 

Zachary Manheim, Focused Wealth Management, CCO