Justine M. Kidwell

Justine has led compliance programs across various financial institutions, including serving as an outsourced CCO for multiple firms. She has designed and implemented firm-wide compliance policies, managed regulatory examinations, and developed training programs to support supervisory principals and registered representatives.

Her experience includes overseeing audits, managing firm registrations and filings, registration of new firms, and leading enterprise-wide technology implementations to streamline compliance operations.

Before joining Hayes Law and Compliance, Justine served as Chief Compliance Officer at the law firm Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP and Principal and Head of Compliance Consulting at Bristal Lane Group, advising clients on compliance strategy and infrastructure. She also held senior compliance roles at Sanctuary Wealth and OneAmerica Securities, where she led regional compliance and administrative operations.

Justine holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses and is pursuing the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP) designation. She is a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and was nominated for the ASPIRE Award for Distinguished Achievement and Outstanding Leadership.