ABOUT US
Ivan Barretto
Founder and Managing Partner
I was introduced to RIA regulatory compliance when I accepted a position as a Financial Examiner with the Texas State Securities Board Inspection and Compliance Division in 2006. During my tenure at the Texas State Securities Board, I conducted routine and for-cause examinations for registered investment advisory firms across the state of Texas.
In 2011, my wife and I welcomed a new addition to our family, our daughter Noelle. Although I enjoyed my time as a Financial Examiner, my travel schedule began to take a toll on my family, so in 2013 I decided to take a consultant position for a local compliance consulting firm. As a consultant, I increased my exposure to all aspects of RIA compliance. I assisted in new RIA registrations, and on-going compliance support for numerous state and SEC-registered investment advisory firms nationwide. I also offered guidance to clients seeking help with registrations with the National Future Association and state insurance regulatory agencies.
After some soul searching and with the support of my friends and family, I decided to embrace my entrepreneurial spirit and launched RIA Compliance Concepts. I founded RIA Compliance Concepts with the sole purpose of helping customers navigate through the ever-changing RIA regulatory compliance environment while offering effective and cost-efficient compliance solutions to registered investment advisory firms.
Meredith Swedlund
Director of Registration
In 2015, I graduated with a degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas State University. After a few years in the education industry, I decided to switch gears. I started working with Ivan as a Regulatory Compliance Analyst for an insurance education and research company two years ago. That’s when I was first introduced to the compliance industry. I found that I was able to directly apply the organization and communication skills I acquired through my prior work as a teacher to the compliance field. Ivan showed me the ropes of the industry, and when he started his own business and reached out to me, I was excited about this new challenge.
I look forward to continuing my path in compliance and helping our clients with their compliance needs. I love learning new things, and when I’m not in the office behind a computer, I enjoy traveling as much as possible and teaching yoga.
Roque Salinas
Senior Consultant
I graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Political Science in 2014. Shortly after that, I started working with the Texas State Securities Board. I started working as an administrative assistant working closely with the legal staff in the inspections and compliance division. After 13 months, I was then promoted to the financial examiner, where I spent the majority of my tenure with the State. During my time as a financial examiner, I led over 100 examinations and assisted in over 150 more, across the state. I also led and was part of a different task force to conduct for-cause examinations.
In 2017, while working with the TSSB, I enrolled in the master’s program at Texas State University. In 2019 I earned the professional designation of Certified Fraud Examiner. In 2021 I graduated with my master’s degree in Public Administration. I left the TSSB in November 2020. After almost six years I left with a lot of memories, experiences, and a lot of great friends. I plan to use my experience in government regulation to ensure that all of our clients' compliance needs are met. When not working, I enjoy watching sports and spending time with my family, friends, and dog.
Teresa Douberly
Senior Consultant
In 1994 I entered the Financial Services industry as an assistant to a team of advisors at Prudential Securities in Jacksonville, FL. After six months, I took and passed the FINRA Series 7 so that I could become a Registered Client Service Associate. In 1996 my family moved to the South Florida area, where I became employed at a small boutique firm in the Boca Raton area. After a few years there, I decided to make a move to Morgan Stanley and soon started obtaining my FINRA management licenses along with my Florida Insurance license.
In early 2005 I left Morgan Stanley and aimed my career sites to Compliance and Management. I took a position as an OSJ which then led to a position as Compliance Director. I have held positions such as Assistant Operations Manager and Senior Firm Compliance Consultant at MetLife.
I then became a Branch Manager for a medium size broker-dealer firm in Boca Raton. After a few years in management, I began to realize that my true passion was in the compliance area. When I left this position, I decided to start taking steps back into compliance and was hired at a small firm as their Compliance Manager.
While there, I realized that my true potential was not being realized, so I reached out to Ivan to see if he needed another consultant. My experience and knowledge in the Financial Services industry in all aspects have led to this point, and my eagerness to keep learning and studying the trends in the industry will provide me with the ability to help RIAs understand and utilize all aspects to stay within the regulatory framework.
When not working, my husband and I enjoy bass fishing and time at the lake. In addition, I like to work in the yard and enjoy the outdoors.
Crystal Curry
Senior Consultant
Before joining RIA Compliance Concepts, I was a Financial Examiner with the Texas State Securities Board for the last 11 years, where I conducted audits and investigations of registered broker-dealers and investment advisers.
Before working for the state, I worked as a Compliance Auditor with Lone Star National Bank in the Rio Grande Valley. In that position, I conducted compliance audits ensuring adherence to policies, and implemented corrective actions to ensure compliance.
After enjoying my time with the state, I decided to take a different course with compliance and join Ivan and his team. I currently reside in Austin, Texas, where I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends.
With the extensive knowledge and experience, I gained while working as an Examiner, I look forward to helping clients navigate the ever-changing RIA world.