Felicia Rauls
About Felicia Rauls
Felicia Rauls is a Senior Compliance Manager at Creative Planning, with over 20 years of experience in trade management and back-office operations. She has held various leadership roles in financial services, including positions at Mesirow and Feldman Securities Group, and combines her background in fine arts with business training.
Current Role at Creative Planning
Felicia Rauls serves as the Senior Compliance Manager at Creative Planning, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the company's operations adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies. Her extensive background in compliance and operations management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Mesirow
Felicia Rauls has held multiple roles at Mesirow, where she worked from 2009 to 2023. Her positions included Commodities Associate, Senior Commodities Associate, Vice President and Head of Operations for Commodities, Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, and Managing Director of Operations for Retirement Advisory Services. This diverse experience provided her with a comprehensive understanding of operations within the financial services sector.
Experience at Feldman Securities Group
Felicia Rauls worked at Feldman Securities Group from 1999 to 2008. Her roles included Investment Portfolio Administrator, Manager of the Investment Portfolio Administrator Department, and Trading and Operations Manager. These positions allowed her to develop skills in trade management and back-office operations, which are critical in the finance industry.
Educational Background
Felicia Rauls studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance, Managerial and Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship from 2011 to 2014. This combination of fine arts and business education informs her analytical approach.
Professional Expertise
Felicia Rauls has over 20 years of experience in trade management and back-office operations, along with more than 15 years in traditional asset classes. Additionally, she possesses 6 years of experience in alternative investments. Her leadership style promotes diversity of concepts, ideas, and people, reflecting her commitment to inclusive practices in the workplace.