Career paths can often be complex, winding roads with spontaneous decisions leading us into the uncertain future. For Heather Fortner, the decision to become a Chief Compliance Officer has brought her a successful, yet unique path to the top of the corporate ladder.

In this episode, Heather Fortner discusses her rise through the ranks of SignatureFD, and how she uses her background and her journey from the bottom to provide a special perspective on risk management, client relationships, and how that allows her to connect various dots across the organization.

Heather discusses:

• Her decision to take on the Chief Compliance Officer role

• Problem-solving to create solutions rather than just saying “No”

• Integrating compliance into the foundation of a company’s operations

• Aligning job roles with your personality traits and preferences