PLANTATION KEY, FL, June 04, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Samantha Santiago-Paez, JD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Santiago-Paez has established herself as a distinguished leader in legal and compliance, particularly within the regulatory frameworks that govern financial firms. As founder and chief executive officer of Bastt Consulting, LLC since 2024, she manages a firm dedicated to overseeing other businesses, emphasizing a measured approach to growth within the niche sector of regulatory compliance. Her philosophy centers on maintaining client focus and accessibility while resisting the industry trend of rapid expansion, which often leads to diminished client engagement and diluted service quality.

In 2023, Ms. Santiago-Paez assumed the roles of chief executive officer and chief compliance officer at GA PCCV BD LLC, formerly Neon Money LLC. She continues to guide the organization's compliance strategies while ensuring robust regulatory adherence. Concurrently, from 2021 to 2025, she served as chief compliance officer for Neon Money Club, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive compliance programs tailored to evolving financial regulations.

Her tenure as chief compliance officer at EFG International AG and EFG Asset Management (EFGAM) from 2020 to 2021 marked a significant milestone in her career. During this period, Ms. Santiago-Paez led the first all-women compliance team at EFG Capital International Corp., championing pay equity initiatives that resulted in salary adjustments aligned with market standards. Her advocacy for equitable compensation had a profound impact on her colleagues, notably securing a substantial raise for one team member who expressed heartfelt gratitude for the advancement.

From 2019 to 2020, Ms. Santiago-Paez served as chief compliance officer at Creand Securities formerly Beta Capital Securities LLC, where she oversaw regulatory compliance operations and contributed to organizational integrity. Her earlier experience as a director and know-your-customer manager team lead at UBS from 2016 to 2019 involved managing teams responsible for client onboarding and due diligence. After a year away from UBS, she was invited back to revamp its international onboarding procedures, reflecting her expertise and value to the institution.

Prior to these leadership roles, Ms. Santiago-Paez was a senior associate at KPMG LLP from 2015 to 2016, where she provided advisory services in risk management and compliance. From 2012 to 2015, she served as a senior compliance officer at UBS, conducting nationwide mock testing to assess regulatory compliance. Her foundational experience includes serving as an assistant compliance manager at AXA from 2010 to 2011 and as an internal wholesaler at AXA Financial (now Equitable Holdings, Inc.) from 2008 to 2010.

Ms. Santiago-Paez's professional journey began during her college years when she worked for a financial advisor, sparking her interest in the intersection of law and finance. Following her graduation from law school in 2008, a mentor encouraged her to start on the sales floor in New York City to gain firsthand business experience before transitioning into legal and compliance roles. After three years on the trading floor, she moved into her first legal compliance position in finance. The economic downturn in 2010 prompted her to reassess her career trajectory before joining UBS.

Her academic background is both extensive and international in scope. Ms. Santiago-Paez earned a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law & Graduate School in South Royalton in 2008. She completed coursework in entertainment law at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 2007 and studied international business, trade and tax law at Università di Trento in Italy in 2006. That same year, she participated in the London Law Program through The Law School at the University of Notre Dame. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a pre-law concentration from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, graduating in 2004.

Ms. Santiago-Paez attributes her professional achievements to her faith, which provides guidance and reassurance as she pursues her goals. She reflects regularly on her aspirations and credits her belief that God will direct her path as instrumental in realizing many of her intentions.

Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her membership in Phi Alpha Delta, an international legal fraternity that fosters professional development among legal practitioners.

Recognition for Ms. Santiago-Paez's contributions includes being named among the Most Influential Women by Business Magazine in 2025. She has also authored "Acting Contracts Within 'The Business'," published in 2007, reflecting her engagement with both legal scholarship and practical industry concerns.

Born in Manhattan, Ms. Santiago-Paez values family life alongside her professional pursuits; she is married and has one stepdaughter. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing as a personal pastime.

Looking ahead, Ms. Santiago-Paez envisions establishing an office outside her home to meet local clients while fostering a close-knit team environment conducive to collaboration. Ultimately, she plans for her business operations to reach a level of stability that would allow for the introduction of a managing partner as part of her gradual retirement strategy.

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