Scott Demar joins Kaufman Rossin as senior manager in risk advisory services practice

Former SEC examiner brings compliance expertise to RIA clients

Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 100 firms in the U.S., announced the addition of Scott Demar as a senior manager in the Risk Advisory Services practice. Amongst other areas of services, our Risk Advisory Services provide regulatory compliance consulting services to broker-dealers and investment advisers.

Demar brings over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, having spent more than 10 years in the Division of Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prior to joining the firm. In that role, he led numerous examinations of SEC-registered investment advisers (RIAs), dually registered RIA/broker-dealers, and investment companies to assess their compliance with federal securities laws.

At Kaufman Rossin, Demar helps RIAs comply with SEC regulations and prepare for future regulatory examinations. He leverages his knowledge and expertise, along with his regulatory experience, to help clients protect their organizations, implement effective controls and mitigate risks.

“Providing valuable insights to our clients regarding regulatory compliance risk is one of our highest priorities. Such insights require talented individuals with exceptional experience,” said Bao Nguyen, Principal – Broker-Dealer & Investment Adviser Practice Leader. “We are delighted to have Scott join our team and we look forward to his valuable contribution to our clients and staff.”

Demar earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Science in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.