Michael E. Pearson

Michael Pearson is an accomplished compliance executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Chief Compliance Officer at Balentine since September 2022, Michael has previously held key compliance roles at notable organizations including Truist as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer for Private Wealth Management, and SunTrust Bank as Compliance Director for Products, Surveillance & Regulatory. Additional positions include leadership in compliance at Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, TIAA-CREF, Raymond James Financial Inc., Invest Financial, UBS Wealth Management, and PaineWebber. Michael Pearson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice from Rowan University, graduated in 1995.