Robert Pearce has extensive experience in compliance within the financial services industry, currently serving as Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Director at Conning since September 2005. Prior to this role, Robert held the position of Vice President - Compliance at Advest, Inc. from May 2003 to August 2005. Robert's academic credentials include an MBA in Business from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (1987 - 1989) and a BS in Business from Pepperdine University (1983 - 1987).