Erin Preston

Erin Preston is currently the Chief Compliance Officer for Wedbush Securities, a full-service broker- dealer and registered investment adviser. Erin has also served as the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and currently has oversight of the firm’s AML program. With over 17 years’ experience as a legal and compliance professional, Erin has held various senior level compliance roles on the sell-side and buy-side, responsible for transforming and enhancing compliance programs.

Erin graduated with Honors from The Ohio State University, with a B.A. in International Relations. She holds a law degree from Elizabeth Haub School of Law (Evening Division). Erin is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut, in addition to holding FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 99. Erin is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and holds the Advanced Certification in Risk Management with ACAMS.

Erin is active in several professional organizations including National Society of Compliance Professionals and the Investment Advisers Association. Erin also serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Women’s Association and has previously served on the Board of Directors of Women in Listed Derivatives.