About Us

Compliance & Licensing Simplified

Nationwide Support

Who we serve

New and Aspiring Brokerages

Looking to get started? We help new brokerages with licensing and compliance setup. Our team of experts will guide you through the process and ensure your business is compliant right from the start.

Established Brokerages

We offer support for established brokerages, including license renewals, expansion into new states, policy and course upkeep, audits, and more. Our team stays up-to-date on industry regulations so you can focus on growing your business.

Non-Delegated Correspondents

We also understand the unique challenges faced by NDCs in their transition from broker to correspondent status. Our expert team can provide specialized support to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.

LOs and Branch Managers

Our team has extensive experience working with brokerages to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as you grow your team and locations.

Why Choose Us

Comprehensive Support

As your business grows, so do your compliance needs. At SCP, we understand the importance of being compliant right from the start. That’s why we offer comprehensive support from new to established brokerages, as well as non-delegated correspondents (NDCs) nationwide.

Awards & Recognitions

You're in good hands

At Strategic Compliance Partners, we are dedicated to simplifying the complex world of compliance and licensing for our broker clients. With nationwide support, we serve the new to growing brokerages, as well as the transition from broker to NDC.

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Our Partners

About Us

Our Team

Ari Karen

Ari Karen

Chief Executive Officer

Ari is an experienced litigator who has focused his practice in representing financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide.

Jessica Parsons

Jessica Parsons

Chief Operating Officer

Jessica joined SCP as our Application Trainer in October of 2013. She has since moved into the role of Chief Operating Officer and go-to woman for all things technology.

Lauren Gustafson

Lauren Gustafson

Director of Business Development

Lauren, Head of Sales and Business Development at SCP since 2020, leverages her Strategic Communications degree and business acumen to drive growth and manage key partnerships.

Scott Geisel

Scott Geisel

Director of Compliance

Scott joined SCP in 2021 as our fearless Compliance Director. He is an accomplished financial services executive experienced in strategic planning, organizational development, compliance management, and new business development.

Melissa Harris

Melissa Harris

Compliance Consultant

Melissa is a dedicated compliance leader that specializes in creating environments where adherence to all federal, state and regulatory requirements enables companies and organizations to protect themselves and absolve risk.

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Compliance Consultant

Harry is a veteran mortgage industry professional with over two decades of experience in the field. He specializes in helping organizations adhere to federal, state and regulatory guidelines while minimizing their operational risk.

Megan McCurdy

Megan McCurdy

Licensing Consultant

Megan is a results-driven professional dedicated to delivering superior results while fostering a highly productive work environment.

Angelica Mendez

Angelica Mendez

Licensing Specialist

Experienced licensing specialist, working in the mortgage industry since 2018. By keeping a personable attitude, I have established connections with various mortgage companies and state regulators.

Rebecca Warfel

Rebecca Warfel

Licensing Consultant

Rebecca is a dedicated professional with 20 years in the mortgage industry, including 14 as a licensing and compliance specialist. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her twin daughters, their pug, cooking, and hosting.

Sandra Lindsay

Sandra Lindsay

Customer Analyst

Sandra (Sandy) Lindsay joined SCP as our Customer Relationship Analyst for our ShareDiligence vendor management platform in 2016.

About Ari Karen

Ari Karen is an experienced litigator who has focused his practice in representing financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. Mr. Karen’s practice is diverse, representing clients on matters concerning banking regulations, Dodd Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, employment discrimination and fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints and non-competition claims, among others.

Mr. Karen speaks regularly on topics affecting all types of lenders including fair lending and disparate impact, LO compensation, marketing service agreements, compliance with social media, non QM lending, vendor management, and much more. Mr. Karen is a principal in the Financial Institutions Regulatory and Labor and Employment practice groups of the Offit Kurman law firm.