Bio

Cory Gossard leads PINE’s Fund Chief Compliance Officer Services team, serving as Fund and Adviser CCO for investment advisory firms and 1940 Act registered funds. With 25+ years of experience, Cory excels in roles as Fund and Advisor Chief Compliance Officer. He possesses expertise in client relationship management, strategy, operations, AML, and risk mitigation.

As a subject matter expert, Cory handles regulatory duties under Rule 38a-1 and 206(4)-7, in addition to financial responsibilities and supporting business development.

Cory began his career at Citibank, where he spent 18 years, holding various leadership roles in operations, compliance, program management, and global relationship management. He then became the Chief Compliance Officer at SS&C ALPS, overseeing firm compliance, AML, risk management, portfolio compliance, internal audit, vendor oversight, and outsourced CCO services. Additionally, he served as Fund CCO for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SPDR DJIA ETF Trust, and SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust.

Cory holds a degree from Heidelberg University and professional certifications including ACAMS Certification, and the FINRA Series 7.

In his spare time, Cory enjoys cycling and spending time with family on his Colorado farm.