About Us

Acadia is a network of legal and compliance experts. By using a team approach to create solutions for its clients, Acadia draws on the depth and breadth of industry veterans from the financial services industry. Acadia employs individuals with overall compliance experience as well as expertise in areas such as trading, accounting, legal, operations and senior level management. These individuals have experience working in large and small organizations and can provide innovative solutions to help asset management professionals navigate today’s complex regulatory environment.

Our Founder, Tricia Maxey, has more than 15 years experience working in the financial services industry. Most recently, she has served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of small start up to mid-size firms such as Van Eck Global, XTF Global Asset Management and IndexIQ Advisors. Prior to coming to Wall Street, Tricia worked as an investment management attorney in the Washington, DC law firm of K&L Gates LLP.

Tricia has direct experience in building and executing compliance programs as well as auditing existing programs for a variety of financial services organizations. She has run numerous routine and enforcement SEC exams and understands what the regulators expect from your firm. Her experience in dealing directly with the Staff is a valuable key to a successful exam.