Maria Wood
About Maria Wood
Maria Wood serves as the Financial Operations Principal at Sanctuary Wealth in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in financial services, she has held various roles in companies such as ALPS, Transamerica, and Robinhood, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University.
Work at Sanctuary Wealth
Maria Wood serves as the Financial Operations Principal at Sanctuary Wealth, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her role includes the review and approval of financial products sold by the firm, as well as managing risks by implementing supervisory policies and procedures.
Previous Employment Experience
Maria Wood has held various positions in the financial services industry prior to her current role. She worked at ALPS, A DST Company as an Internal Sales Representative from 2017 to 2018. Before that, she was an Internal Annuity Wholesaler at Transamerica from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Senior Client Experience Associate at Titan in 2022 and held multiple roles at Robinhood, including Licensed CX and CX Team Lead from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Maria Wood earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also attended The Ohio State University, focusing on Industrial and Product Design from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial operations and compliance oversight.
Compliance and Risk Management
In her current role, Maria Wood provides compliance oversight to ensure adherence to FINRA, SEC, and AML regulations. She is responsible for managing risks for the firm by implementing supervisory policies and procedures. This aspect of her work is critical in maintaining the integrity and security of financial operations.
Career Progression
Maria Wood's career in financial services began at Fidelity Investments, where she worked in various roles from 2006 to 2014. She also served as a Licensed Financial Consultant at National City Bank from 2007 to 2009. Her diverse experience across multiple firms has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the financial industry.