About Us
Your Partner in Compliance.
Built for the Long Haul.
Our Story
Founded by a former regulator and seasoned compliance executive, Kyan Compliance was built to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and practical business realities. Our goal is to empower firms to operate confidently, knowing their compliacnce programs are robust, current, and defensible.
Our Values:
- Expertise: We've walked in your shoes as compliance officers, regulators, and business leaders.
- Integrity: We approach every engagement with honest and independence.
- Responsiveness: When you need an answer, we deliver it...fast.
- Practicality: Compliance advice only works if it can be implemented.
Connect with Leadership
Erik Dolan, Principal Owner
Erik Dolan is a Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Consultant with over 25 years of experience in financial services and risk management. He has served as a regulator for more than 12 years with the MSRB, FINRA, and CFTC, and has held senior compliance roles—including CCO and Deputy CCO—across institutional, municipal, private equity, investment banking, research, and retail firms. Erik holds Series 7, 24, and 63 registrations, and previously held Series 65. He has contributed to the development of key industry qualification exams and served as Director of Professional Qualifications at the MSRB. Erik holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and an MBA in Finance from American University.