Slate was previously senior vice president, client services and chief compliance officer at Barrett Capital Mangement, according to her LinkedIn profile, and formerly served as president of the Richmond Chapter of Executive Women International. She brings over 25 years of experience in financial services and investment advisory.

Based in Richmond, VA, Slate will lead Cherry Bekaert’s overall compliance efforts and act as the firm's key liaison with regulatory agencies and third-party service providers including legal counsel, broker-dealers and custodians. She will also coordinate all legal and corporate governance matters.

“Christine will leverage her expertise in customer service and operations management, compliance, training and administration to ensure our firm complies with all regulatory requirements and maintains a sound compliance infrastructure,” said Wesley Watkins, national leader and president of Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management Services.