Kristen Niebuhr

As the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at ARS Investment Partners, as well as a member of the Board of Directors, my primary responsibilities include overseeing our business operations and managing regulatory compliance across the firm. I have been immersed in the financial services industry since 1987, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to my current roles.

Throughout my career, I have held various presidential and directorial positions at several brokerage and advisory firms. Most recently, I served as the Director of Practical Compliance at MarketCounsel, a compliance consulting firm, before joining ARS in 2017. My journey in this industry began after obtaining a BA in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from Boston University in 1987.

I am deeply motivated by solving problems, and I thrive on the fact that no two days are alike in this field. The pace, variety of challenges, and constant evolution within the industry, our firm, and my roles keep me engaged and passionate about my work. Although I do not have advisory clients, I consider my colleagues my clients. My value lies in leveraging my experience and analytical skills to support them, introducing new resources or processes to enhance their work life, and solving problems where they meet challenges.

A native of Long Island, New York, I currently reside in Stamford, Connecticut, and am a proud parent of three adult children. Outside of the office, I am actively involved with Friends of Felines, a cat rescue organization. Outside of volunteering there, I enjoy gardening, reading, and staying active with friends, family, and my pets.