DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation Advisers, LLC (“Constellation”), a premier investment management consultancy firm, announced that it has named Steven Graham as Managing Director of its Regulatory and Compliance Group leading its southern regulatory and compliance practice. He will be based out of Constellation’s Dallas, TX office. The hiring of Mr. Graham signals the continuing growth of Constellation’s presence in Texas and the Southern Region, as well as the expansion of its regulatory and compliance practice overall.
“Our strong growth in the South is an indication that there is a need for a quality service provider in that region. We couldn’t be more excited to add Steve to our team. With his experience at the SEC, FINRA, and in private legal practice, he brings 20 plus years of regulatory experience. Steve is going to be a significant asset to our clients in Texas, the South and across the US,” said Boris Onefater, CEO and Managing Partner of Constellation.
Mr. Graham joins Constellation after serving nearly five years at FINRA, where he was a Senior Regional Counsel leading the investigation and prosecution of high profile matters relating to broker-dealer violations. He also served for nearly 12 years at the SEC as a Senior Enforcement Attorney focusing on various securities law violations. His career began as an attorney in private practice out of Fort Worth, Texas.
Commenting on his new role, Mr. Graham stated, “I am delighted to be a part of the Constellation Team. They are exceptional professionals with a notable client base. Having reviewed their service model with its customized, flexible client solutions, it was clear Constellation would be a great fit for me. I am happy to be leading the effort in Texas and throughout the South.”
“With our recent Dallas office launch, it was important for us to have someone of Steve’s stature in place to demonstrate our long term commitment to this market. Steve’s expertise adds an additional dimension to our deep bench of practitioners. He will be a core member of our leadership team and a lead regulatory practitioner,” said Greg Farrington, Partner and President of Constellation.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION ADVISERS, LLC
Constellation Advisers, LLC is a premier investment management consultancy with a customized boutique firm approach. Founded in 2008, the firm draws from decades of experience in investment management and financial services, and provides regulatory and compliance advisory services, expert advice, and value-added services to a range of traditional and alternative investment management firms, their investors, and their service providers, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital funds, family offices, mutual funds, fund of funds, among others. With its headquarters in New York and centers of excellence in San Francisco and Dallas, Constellation serviced over 250 clients in 2016.