Broker-Dealer Support Services

Greyline provides the following ongoing compliance support and services for its broker-dealer clients:

  • Initial setup of compliance program. This includes an in-depth review and gap analysis of your firm’s written supervisory procedures, including anti-money laundering procedures. Upon completion of this review, Greyline will deliver and assist in implementing a complete compliance program customized to your firm.
  • Ongoing assistance in implementing processes as outlined in your firm’s written supervisory procedures, and completing tasks according to your firm’s compliance program.
  • Ongoing review of published regulatory updates to determine the impact to your firm. Applicable updates will be made to your firm’s compliance program as necessary.
  • Training:
    • Firm Element Continuing Education (Rule 1120b): annual needs analysis and program setup.
    • Annual compliance meeting facilitation.
  • FINRA exam preparation, as occurs.
  • Annual independent audit and testing of AML procedures (Rule 3310).
  • Annual internal OSJ compliance audit/inspection (Rule 3110(c)).
  • Annual testing and verification of supervisory controls and CEO certification (Rules 3120 and 3130).
  • Form filings, as occurs (Form BD, Form U4, Form U5)
  • FINRA CRD and firm gateway monitoring, support and facilitation.
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Darren Mooney

Partner and Co-Head of Business Development

Darren Mooney is a Partner and the Co-Head of Business Development at Greyline. Before joining Greyline, Darren served as deputy chief compliance officer of Partner Fund Management where he held primary responsibility for the compliance program of the second-largest hedge fund in the Bay Area. Prior to that, Darren spent five years providing compliance consulting services at Cordium and then ACA Compliance Group, where he led the company’s San Francisco office and west coast operations. In addition to providing ongoing consulting services to a variety of investment managers, including hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, real estate, quantitative and other wealth managers, Darren also regularly guided clients through the SEC registration process, implemented tailored compliance programs, supported clients’ live SEC exams, and served as an SEC-mandated independent compliance consultant following an SEC enforcement action. Darren’s other experience includes serving as deputy chief compliance officer and associate counsel at F-Squared Investments where he directly supported the compliance program during the investigation and subsequent enforcement regarding historical advertising practices. Darren has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts bar.

Annie Kong

Partner and Head of Venture Capital
Annie Kong is a Partner and Head of the Venture Capital Division at Greyline. She provides ongoing compliance consulting to investment advisers and manages client relationships. Prior to joining Greyline, Annie was part of compliance and operations at a long-only manager-of-managers that advised pension fund clients. While there, she conducted compliance and operational due diligence on SEC-registered investment advisers on the platform. She also oversaw and counseled on various legal matters across the firm. Annie has a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. She is an active member of the State Bar of California.
Greyline is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of the 2021 HFM U.S. Service Award in the Best Technology Firm – Newcomer category.