SignatureFD Appoints Katie Amy Director of Compliance

Business Wire

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SignatureFD, a leading financial design and advisory firm that helps clients make a bigger impact with their wealth, today announced the appointment of Katie Amy as the company’s Director of Compliance. Amy will work with the chief compliance officer and leadership team to ensure that SignatureFD has a strong culture of compliance. She will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the firm’s compliance program and help ensure the team is educated and compliant with all federal and state regulations.

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Katie Amy, Director of Compliance, SignatureFD (Photo: Business Wire)

Amy has more than 15 years of experience in compliance. Prior to joining SignatureFD in 2018, Amy was a Vice President and Registered Principal and Compliance Officer at Peachtree Planning and Park Avenue Securities (PAS), where she oversaw sales and operations. During her tenure with Peachtree Planning and PAS, Amy executed a proactive approach to compliance, keeping advisors educated on procedures and regulations.

“We are excited to have Katie join the SignatureFD team,” said Heather Fortner, Chief Compliance Officer and COO at SignatureFD. “Katie is deeply-versed in the complex regulation governing the financial industry, making her well-positioned to help SignatureFD continue upholding our high compliance and ethical standards.”

“SignatureFD has built a legacy of adamantly adhering to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) guidelines set forth by the SEC,” said Katie Amy, Director of Compliance at SignatureFD. “I’m thrilled to join a company that is so passionate about protecting their clients’ best interests by following proper regulation, and I look forward to working with the team on maintaining our legacy of uncompromising standards.”

Amy received her B.S. in communications, public relations from Appalachian State University. She has received several professional awards and honors, including Leaders Club Qualifier for Guardian Life Insurance Company and inclusion in the Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Woman list.

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About SignatureFD

At SignatureFD, LLC we believe that people want to make an impact with their wealth; and how we invest our time and money into the important relationships in our lives is how we make an impact. SignatureFD, LLC is a purpose-driven financial design firm that helps clients design their financial futures to maximize their impact. Our highly capable, collaborative, caring and coordinated team of investment, financial planning and tax experts are committed to proactively helping clients take control of their financial lives and achieve their goals. SignatureFD has 70+ passionate professionals who manage over $3B+ and has had a client retention rate of 97% since opening its doors in 1997.* For more information, visit www.signaturefd.com.

*Please refer to SignatureFD’s disclosures for client retention calculations.