Amanda Grabowski Aquino
About Amanda Grabowski Aquino
Amanda Grabowski Aquino is the Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel at Massmutual Financial Group, with extensive experience in ERISA, broker-dealer regulation, and securities.
Title and Current Position
Amanda Grabowski Aquino is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel at MassMutual Financial Group. She is based in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, where she plays a pivotal role in the company's legal and regulatory affairs.
Work Experience at The Hartford
Before joining MassMutual Financial Group, Amanda worked at The Hartford as Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel. She held this position from 2003 to 2012, for a total of nine years, in Hartford, Connecticut. During her tenure, she gained deep insights and experience in various aspects of legal counsel and corporate governance.
Legal Roles at FINRA and Large
Amanda's career also includes significant roles at FINRA and Large. From 2000 to 2003, she worked as an Associate Attorney at Large in the United States. Prior to that, she served as a Staff Attorney at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Washington, District of Columbia, from 1998 to 2000, where she was involved in regulatory and compliance matters.
Educational Background
Amanda Grabowski Aquino holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Tulane University Law School, where she studied law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her extensive legal career, specializing in ERISA, broker-dealer regulation, and corporate governance.
Expertise in ERISA and Broker-Dealer Regulation
Amanda specializes in ERISA and broker-dealer regulation and has extensive experience in these areas. Her knowledge and skills extend to securities, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions. She is proficient in '33/'34/'40 Act compliance and has a thorough understanding of retirement products, including mutual funds and annuities. Additionally, she is skilled in insurance holding company regulation.