Standish Compliance Services, LLC

What Standish Compliance Services, LLC does

Standish Compliance Services, LLC is a specialty compliance consulting firm serving private fund managers — including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy, and credit funds — plus specialized wealth firms. Founded in 2011 as Core CCO, the firm was acquired by Standish Management in 2024 and rebranded under its current name. It is headquartered in Dallas with staff presence in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia, and operates with 11-50 employees structured around dedicated client teams.

The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of professional compliance services rather than a technology product: compliance program design and administration, annual compliance reviews, surveillance, Code of Ethics administration, AML/KYC program administration, regulatory reporting (Form ADV, Form PF), SEC registration support, regulatory examination support and mock exams, outsourced Deputy CCO services, compliance training, and — as of January 2026 — a new cybersecurity offering covering penetration testing, vulnerability testing, endpoint scanning, phishing training, and vendor due diligence. The underlying value proposition is built on talent: the team is heavily composed of former SEC regulators (Branch Chiefs, examiners in the Fort Worth, Boston, and Los Angeles offices, and members of the national Private Funds Unit) and alumni of ACA Group, with additional practitioners from Blackstone, TPG, PwC, and Kroll.

Commercially, Standish Compliance generates revenue through customized professional service retainers and project-based fees, with each engagement sized to the client's business profile, registration status, and risk profile. The go-to-market is consultative and direct — selectively accepting institutional-quality clients through enterprise field sales and high-touch dedicated teams. Marketing is anchored by a "Regulatory Forum" content hub and active co-marketing with elite law firms (Debevoise, Perkins Coie, Paul Weiss, Willkie Farr, Weil Gotshal) plus audit and custody partners. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm carries no external funding rounds, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Standish Management.

Name

Standish Compliance Services, LLC

Legal name

Standish Compliance Services, LLC

Website

https://standishcompliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Standish Compliance Services is a boutique compliance consultancy providing outsourced compliance program design, SEC examination support, AML/KYC administration, and cybersecurity services to private fund managers and specialized wealth firms across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Crime Compliance Program Management (Policies, Controls, Training) (FSAMAMAH), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory (BPAHAFAA), Policy & Compliance Management (HDADAIAB)

Keywords

• Private fund compliance
• SEC regulatory advisory
• Compliance consulting services
• AML/KYC program administration
• Investment adviser compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Compliance Consulting Services: Standish Compliance provides customized compliance solutions to private fund managers on a service retainer or project basis. The firm designs service packages for each client based on their needs, considering firm size, type of business, registration status, risks, conflicts, culture, people, and preferences. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for ongoing compliance support, compliance program design, regulatory examination preparation, and related advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Standish Compliance Services provides customized, institutional-quality compliance solutions exclusively for private fund managers and specialized wealth firms. The firm designs bespoke service packages covering compliance program design and administration, regulatory examination support, AML/KYC program administration, Code of Ethics administration, annual compliance reviews, outsourced Deputy CCO services, and SEC registration support. Each client is assigned a dedicated team of veteran SEC regulators and private fund compliance specialists who work proactively to anticipate client needs.

Product overview

Standish Compliance Services, LLC provides specialized compliance solutions for private fund managers and other specialized wealth firms. The company offers a comprehensive suite of compliance services including Compliance Program Design and Administration, Compliance Reviews & Surveillance, Code of Ethics Administration, Annual Compliance Reviews, Compliance Training, AML/KYC Program Administration, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Examination Support, Outsourced Deputy CCO, Mock Exams & Special Projects, SEC Registration, and Cybersecurity Services. The firm operates as a boutique compliance consultancy focused exclusively on the private fund industry, offering customized service packages designed around each client's unique needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Regulatory Forum: Virtual meeting place for exchange of timely information on compliance and industry topics including webinars, podcasts, and electronic print material

Products and services

• Compliance Program Design and Administration
• Regulatory Examination Support
• AML/KYC Program Administration
• Code of Ethics Administration
• Outsourced Deputy CCO
• Annual Compliance Reviews
• Mock Exams & Special Projects
• SEC Registration
• Regulatory Reporting
• Compliance Reviews & Surveillance
• Compliance Training
• Cybersecurity Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Better ODD (Operational Due Diligence) results for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Debevoise & Plimpton LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Joint webinar partnership focused on SEC examination readiness and best practices for private fund advisers. Standish Compliance and Debevoise & Plimpton hosted a webinar covering the full lifecycle of an SEC examination, from initial notice through outcomes and remediation, with practical considerations for CCOs, legal teams, and senior management.
• Perkins Coie LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Joint webinar on Emerging Manager Bootcamp covering key legal, regulatory, and operational considerations when launching and managing a fund. Team members from Standish Management, Standish Compliance, and Perkins Coie provided practical guidance on building institutional-quality foundations.
• Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Standish Managing Director Maryellen Maurer featured on Weil's Asset Management Corner podcast (Season 2, Episode 5) discussing prediction markets and Form PF changes, as well as SEC examinations, enforcement actions, and regulatory trends.
• WeaverminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Joint webinar on custody considerations for investment advisers in 2026, discussing regulatory developments, practical challenges, and best practices surrounding custody compliance.
• Inspira FinancialminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Joint webinar on custody considerations for investment advisers, bringing together professionals from Weaver, Standish Compliance, and Inspira Financial.
• Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026In-person compliance roundtable in Dallas on 2026 regulatory outlook for investment advisers and fund managers. Covers current SEC landscape, exam and enforcement trends, CFTC filings and exemptions, with networking reception following the presentation.
• Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Joint webinar on 2026 Regulatory Readiness covering Reg S-P developments, exam trends, and key regulatory deadlines for investment advisers.
• Standish ManagementcoreOthers · 28 January 2026Standish Compliance became a subsidiary of Standish Management in 2024 and rebranded from Core CCO to Standish Compliance Services. Standish Management is the parent company providing fund administration and related services to the alternative investment industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kroll: Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps) provides regulatory compliance and consulting services to investment advisers, private fund managers, and broker-dealers, including outsourced CCO, AML, and regulatory examination support. Robert McNitt of Standish Compliance previously served as VP in Kroll's Compliance and Regulatory Consulting Group, evidencing direct product overlap.
• National Regulatory Services (NRS): NRS provides compliance consulting, training, and education services to investment advisers, broker-dealers, and private fund managers, including outsourced CCO and AML programs. It is a long-standing direct competitor in the regulatory consulting space.
• ACA Group: ACA Group is the largest dedicated investment adviser compliance consulting firm in the US, offering outsourced CCO, compliance program design, AML, cybersecurity, and technology solutions (ComplianceAlpha). It is the most direct competitor to Standish Compliance; the majority of Standish's senior leadership previously worked at ACA Group.
• Cipperman Compliance Services: Cipperman Compliance Services is a boutique outsourced CCO firm specializing in investment adviser and private fund compliance, with service offerings closely aligned to Standish Compliance's. It is a direct peer in the outsourced CCO niche.

Broad incumbents

• RSM US: RSM US is a mid-market-focused audit, tax, and consulting firm with a dedicated investment management regulatory consulting practice serving hedge funds, private equity, and registered investment advisers, including outsourced CCO services. It competes directly for mid-sized fund manager mandates.
• Ernst & Young (EY) Regulatory & Compliance Services: EY provides asset management regulatory and compliance advisory services including outsourced CCO support, AML/KYC, and SEC examination readiness for investment advisers and private fund managers, competing for the same enterprise client base as Standish Compliance.
• Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory: Deloitte's Investment Management Regulatory practice provides compliance, risk, and regulatory advisory to investment advisers, hedge funds, and private equity firms, including outsourced compliance support. It is a broad incumbent competing for larger mandates.
• PwC Asset Management Regulatory Consulting: PwC's Asset Management Regulatory Consulting practice provides regulatory advisory, risk, and compliance services to investment advisers, hedge funds, and private fund managers, including SEC exam support. Todd Humphrey of Standish Compliance previously led this group, evidencing direct service overlap.

Others

• Ropes & Gray LLP: Ropes & Gray is an elite law firm with a leading investment management regulatory practice that frequently co-markets with Standish Compliance and serves as legal counsel to private fund managers on SEC compliance matters. While not a direct competitor for outsourced CCO work, it is a frequent referral source and ecosystem partner.

Emerging players

• ComplySci: ComplySci (now part of ACA Group) is a technology-driven compliance platform offering personal trading monitoring, code of ethics administration, and surveillance tools to investment managers. It represents the technology-enabled competitive threat to Standish's manual compliance workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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