Michael Markunas

Michael Markunas is currently the Chief Compliance Officer at B. Riley Financial. Prior to this, they served as the Assistant Director of Compliance for Athene Asset Management, responsible for assuring compliance with '40 Act rules and requirements. Michael also oversaw compliance with client investment guidelines for managed accounts, and had experience supervising compliance for a variety of asset classes, including alternative investments, private placements, CMBS, RMBS, ABS, and derivatives. At Athene Asset Management, they also worked with trading desks to find business oriented solutions to complex legal and complex issues.

Before joining Athene Asset Management, Michael Markunas was an attorney with the US Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance, where they reviewed periodic filings for registered companies. Michael has also served as a Legal Analyst with the Investment Company Institute, and as a Senior Associate with Kirby McInerney. Michael began their legal career as an Associate with Labaton Sucharow, and later worked as a Legal Consultant/Associate with Strategic Legal Solutions.

Michael Markunas has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Loyola Marymount University. Michael also has a Master of Laws in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. Additionally, they have a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego. Finally, they have an MBA in Finance and International Economics from Loyola Marymount University's College of Business Administration.

Michael Markunas reports to Andy Moore, CEO. They are on a team with Knut Grevle - Head of Trading, Mike McCoy - Chief Financial Officer, and Craig A. Ellis - Director of Research.