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Amber Ott

Director of Operations, Chief Compliance Officer

aott@agilipersonalcfo.com

 

Professional headshot photo of Amber Ott, Agili Manager of Investment Operations, Chief Compliance Officer.

Job Description

As Director of Operations, I manage the internal operations of the firm in as efficient a manner as possible.  I look for ways to continuously improve our operations for the benefit of our clients, our team and the firm itself, never willing to sacrifice quality for efficiency but rather believing that both can exist in well-designed operations.  I oversee facilities, technology, systems, processes and vendors.  And I manage special projects that are strategically important for the firm.

As Chief Compliance Officer, I maintain Agili’s compliance program to keep us in good standing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a registered investment adviser.  This includes staying abreast of new rules and regulations issued by the SEC, as well as other regulatory organizations such as FINRA and the Department of Labor; continually reviewing and updating our compliance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant operations of our firm; and training current and new employees in the art and science of avoiding conflicts of interest with our clients and constantly putting their interests before our own.

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, New York University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages, New York University
  • Master of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

What is a career highlight for you?

Completing my MBA while working fulltime with two young children at home. It was incredibly challenging and amazing at the same time. I love learning, and it was so impactful to be able to take lessons immediately back to my job and improve on things I was working on.

Job Description

As Director of Operations, I manage the internal operations of the firm in as efficient a manner as possible.  I look for ways to continuously improve our operations for the benefit of our clients, our team and the firm itself, never willing to sacrifice quality for efficiency but rather believing that both can exist in well-designed operations.  I oversee facilities, technology, systems, processes and vendors.  And I manage special projects that are strategically important for the firm.

As Chief Compliance Officer, I maintain Agili’s compliance program to keep us in good standing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a registered investment adviser.  This includes staying abreast of new rules and regulations issued by the SEC, as well as other regulatory organizations such as FINRA and the Department of Labor; continually reviewing and updating our compliance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant operations of our firm; and training current and new employees in the art and science of avoiding conflicts of interest with our clients and constantly putting their interests before our own.

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, New York University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages, New York University
  • Master of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

What is a career highlight for you?

Completing my MBA while working fulltime with two young children at home. It was incredibly challenging and amazing at the same time. I love learning, and it was so impactful to be able to take lessons immediately back to my job and improve on things I was working on.

More About Amber

My favorite book is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

What excites me about my work is finding efficiencies that allow my team to review client portfolios effectively and also afford them time to pursue their professional passions.

When I’m not wearing my Personal CFO hat, I’m wearing a swimsuit (in the summer, of course) or a tough pair of shoes to keep up with my kids’ bike/scooter/longboard riding (in the winter).

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