Thomas Kennedy
3iCO, LLC Compliance Director
Thomas Kennedy brings more than 25 years of experience as a regulatory lawyer and compliance leader, helping financial institutions navigate complex rules while building strong, practical programs. He has guided broker-dealers, investment advisers, private equity and hedge funds, banks, and trust companies through regulatory change, governance, and risk management.
Over the course of his career, Thomas has led compliance teams at firms including First Manhattan, Bessemer Trust, Aberdeen Asset Management, Citigroup, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. As a Compliance Director at 3iCO, he works closely with wealth managers, private equity firms , and investment companies to design effective compliance strategies that balance oversight with business goals.
A trusted advisor and frequent speaker on asset management regulation, Thomas has also published widely on topics ranging from insider trading to SEC rulemaking. He holds a J.D., cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law and a B.A. from Iona College.