Dexter Soloman
About Dexter Soloman
Dexter Soloman serves as the Principal Investigator in the Special Investigations Unit at FINRA, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in finance and business administration, holding an MBA from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor's degree from Barry University.
Work at FINRA
Dexter Soloman currently serves as the Principal Investigator in the Special Investigations Unit (AML) at FINRA, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing investigations related to anti-money laundering. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Examiner at FINRA from 2019 to 2020 for nine months. He also held the position of Associate Principal Examiner in the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) from 2020 to 2021 for one year and served as an Examiner from 2017 to 2019 for two years. His extensive experience at FINRA highlights his expertise in regulatory compliance and financial investigations.
Education and Expertise
Dexter Soloman earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Barry University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business and finance, which supports his professional roles in financial regulation and compliance.
Background in Financial Services
Before joining FINRA, Dexter Soloman worked at BNY Mellon in various capacities. He served as an Investment Accountant II from 2014 to 2015 for nine months and as a Senior Investment Accountant from 2015 to 2017 for two years. He also held the position of Shareholder Service Specialist from 2013 to 2014 for eleven months. His experience at BNY Mellon contributed to his understanding of investment accounting and shareholder services. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Loss Prevention Manager at Kmart Corporation from 2012 to 2013 for ten months, where he focused on risk management and loss prevention strategies.
Professional Timeline
Dexter Soloman's career in the financial services industry spans several years and various roles. He began his career at Kmart Corporation in 2012, transitioning to BNY Mellon shortly thereafter. His tenure at BNY Mellon included multiple positions focused on investment accounting and shareholder services. After joining FINRA in 2017, he progressed through several roles, culminating in his current position as Principal Investigator in the Special Investigations Unit (AML). This timeline reflects his growth and development within the financial regulatory landscape.