Martin Dean

As President of Northern Lights Compliance, LLC, Martin is primarily responsible for the fund compliance services provided by Northern Lights to its fund clients. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for several mutual fund complexes.

Martin joined Ultimus as a result of the firm’s acquisition of Huntington Asset Services, Inc (HASI) in 2015. At HASI, Martin managed the legal and compliance administration departments and was responsible for the firm’s overall risk management activities. He also served as chief compliance officer for several proprietary funds.

Martin has over 35 years of experience in the mutual fund industry, with emphasis on compliance, financial administration, product management and audit activities. Prior to HASI, Martin was director and head of fund accounting and fund administration services for another large service provider. During his tenure, he served as principal financial officer and AML compliance officer for numerous mutual fund complexes there. He contributed significantly to the development of the compliance department in the company’s Ireland office and senior management positions in its administration, regulatory services, and accounting services teams.

Before that, Martin served as a senior manager specializing in financial services for KPMG Peat Marwick. Martin has been in the mutual fund industry since 1986.

Martin received his bachelor's degree in business administration from The Ohio State University and is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in the State of Ohio.