Andrew Wels, J.D.
Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Andrew Wels is a veteran of the securities industry with more than 30 years of experience as a regulatory attorney and compliance officer. Providing practical regulatory advice, Andrew develops effective compliance programs, prepares for routine regulatory examinations, and responds to complex investigations. Andrew’s experience across asset classes for investment advisers and broker-dealers provides a unique perspective that helps Fiduciary Wealth Partners navigate the confusing and frequently overlapping regulatory requirements.
Prior to working with FWP, Andrew provided legal and regulatory guidance for the development of several successful financial service firms, including the high net worth investment advisory programs for clients of JPMorgan Chase, Cantor Fitzgerald, BNY Mellon, and TD Ameritrade.
Andrew launched his career in the public sector working for the National Association of Securities Dealers and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A graduate of the Wharton School, Mr. Wels has a B.S. in Economics and Finance as well as a J.D. from Boston University School of Law.