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People have some pretty funny ways of differentiating the front office from the back office. For some, it is as simple as the front office makes the money while the back office makes sure everything is in order. Others compare the two to a sports team made up of front-office star players and back-office journeymen players — the journeymen do the work that allows the stars to shine.

At RIA Registrar, we are OK with being the supporting players, making it possible for our clients to make names for themselves. We work quietly in the background, while making sure everything is in order for you and your firm to shine.

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We take the time to share our knowledge with our clients so that they have the best registration support, training, and compliance service possible. With our help, the entire process of setting up a firm and properly maintaining it is a little less overwhelming.

RIA Registrar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to you garnered from years of experience working in RIA compliance. We come from various business backgrounds, such as law firm administration, financial planning, licensing, insurance, investments and regulatory fields. We are all devoted to making the registration process and compliance requirements as smooth as possible.

Meet our dedicated team.

Sheri Mushel

President

Sheri Mushel has been a key player in growing and operating successful businesses since 1989. Sheri’s educational background includes a degree in business administration, industrial relations and economics. She is also a registered notary.

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Amy Coulter

Vice President of Operations

Amy Coulter joined RIA Registrar in January 2011 with a background in the legal field as a legal secretary and administrative assistant. She is a graduate of Hamline University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

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Heather Simmons

Vice President of Registration and Director of Compliance

Heather has extensive experience with all facets of compliance. Heather holds the series 6, 7, 24 and 63 FINRA registrations and is a graduate of the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She holds a degree in elementary education.

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Debbie Bluhm

Director of Compliance

Debbie Bluhm has worked in the securities industry since 1994. Debbie holds the series 7, 24, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, is licensed in the State of Minnesota for life, health, and variable insurance and annuity contracts, and has a degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota.

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Rob Sipe CFS, LUTCF

Sr. Vice President of Marketing

Rob Sipe started his career in the financial services industry in 1987 after finishing his studies at the University of Minnesota where he majored in economics. He has received many financial industry awards, and has earned financial industry designations, including his Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation from the Institute of Business and Finance.

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Mike Jechorek

Vice President of Marketing

Mike has been in sales and marketing for over 25 years and holds his associate degree and his Series 65. Mike has received national recognition for sales volume and boasts his extensive experience in independent sales and management to help advisors transition to independence.

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Kayla Gow

Registration and Compliance Associate

Kayla joined RIA Registrar in April 2019. She has had several roles within the financial industry, starting as a bank teller. Kayla holds her series 6 and 63 FINRA registrations and an associate’s degree in business marketing and management.

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Mike Farrington

Director of Compliance

Mike Farrington is returning to RIA Registrar, LLC after a brief stint with Gradient Securities, LLC. Mike has been in the securities industry since 2000 and holds the Series 7, 66, 24 and 53 FINRA registrations.

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Kim Johnson

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Kim joined RIA Registrar in September of 2018. She quickly learned the industry as a Financial Plan Case Designer and RIA Operations Specialist before transitioning to sales and marketing. Kim holds her Series 65 registration and an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Northwestern.

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Katie Grage

Director of Compliance

Katie is a graduate of St. Cloud State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, with her pets, reading, and making crafts.

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Tony Olson

Registration and Compliance Associate

Tony has held several roles within the human resource, technology, and training sides of the financial industry at Gradient Financial Group. He also has experience in the public sector ensuring compliance of gov’t funded programs. Tony joined RIA Registrar in December 2020 taking on registrations and terminations for investment advisor representatives, administrative tasks, and various other projects.

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Ashley Cincotta

Registration and Compliance Associate

Ashley Cincotta joined RIA Registrar in October of 2021 as a Registration Associate with 15+ years’ experience in several different areas of business. Her past experiences includes roles in customer service, payroll, management, and training of staff. Ashley enjoys assisting clients and getting to know their needs.

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Megan Keyser

Registration and Compliance Associate

Megan joined RIA Registrar in March 2023 as a Registration & Compliance Associate. She has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and has experience with compliance, investments, and operations. Megan holds the series 7, 66, and 24 FINRA registrations.

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