Kristen M. Kirkwood, Esq., CFE, CFCS, CAMS, AIRC

Kristen serves as Director of Compliance at MCF, based in the firm’s Covington office. She oversees the firm’s regulatory compliance program and partners closely with leadership to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state securities laws. Kristen is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility. She is dedicated to fostering an environment where ethical conduct and client-first principles guide every decision.

Kristen began her career in healthcare compliance, focusing on mass tort litigation and lien resolution. She later transitioned into financial services, gaining experience in life insurance, annuities, retirement planning, disability income, and most recently, the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund space. Her broad background provides a well-rounded perspective on regulatory risk and operational compliance across multiple sectors of the industry.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University and her Juris Doctor from University of Akron School of Law. Kristen holds the Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) designations, and maintains FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses.

Kristen resides in Cincinnati with her spouse, Sarah, and their five children. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events, playing games, and staying active by coaching and supporting her children’s activities.