Christian Taylor serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Thurston Capital, bringing extensive financial services experience and a strong background in regulatory compliance, risk management and the independent advisor space. Prior to joining Thurston Capital, Christian spent many years with NEXT Financial Group, where his experience provided him with a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational environment surrounding independent financial professionals. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping firms and advisors navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while maintaining practical, effective compliance programs that support the needs of the business. Christian holds the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP®) designation through The Wharton School and the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®) designation through the Investment Adviser Association, and his professional qualifications include FINRA Series 7, 24 and 9/10 registrations. As a member of Thurston Capital’s leadership team, Christian helps strengthen the firm’s compliance framework and supports its commitment to providing advisors with the resources and guidance they need to serve their clients effectively.