About TRUE WEST
Our Approach
At True West, our approach is simple; we listen. We know that no two businesses are exactly alike. We will invest the time in our relationship to understand your needs, and custom fit services to your priorities. Our multidisciplinary approach is flexible and dynamic to meet the ever-changing needs of your business and the regulatory environment.
True West's core values are straight forward: our number one objective is to provide you with the highest VALUE, we put your PEOPLE and our relationship first, we will only build your compliance program with a VISION based on your needs, and we will always approach every scenario with LOGIC and pragmatism.
True West doesn't sell from a matrix or a list of proprietary products - we deliver tailored solutions built for your firm. We educate and consult so your firm can reap the rewards of building a stronger operation.
We are a team of hard-working people with great passion for the cause at hand. We bring discipline, structure, creativity and commitment.
Why True West?
Our decisions and recommendations are based not only on our experience but are guided by the principles set forth in the Code of the West.
1) Live each day with courage.
2) Take pride in your work.
3) Always finish what you start.
4) Do what has to be done.
5) Be tough, but fair.
6) When you make a promise, keep it.
7) Ride for the brand.
8) Talk less and say more.
9) Remember that some things aren't for sale.
10) Know where to draw the line!
Courage, optimism and plain hard work —these are the simple, basic values that lie at the heart of the western way. These principles are an abiding source of inspiration for our firm ....to do better and be better.
Our Team
Nancy Harry - Founder
Kari Thiessen - Founder
Kari Thiessen - Founder
Nancy is a founding Member at True West. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry with a concentrated focus in regulatory compliance consulting for registered investment advisory firms. She has a passion for working with clients in developing their compliance programs and assists firms with building a true cultur
Nancy is a founding Member at True West. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry with a concentrated focus in regulatory compliance consulting for registered investment advisory firms. She has a passion for working with clients in developing their compliance programs and assists firms with building a true culture of compliance. Nancy strives to keep a simple and straightforward approach to running an efficient compliance program.
Kari Thiessen - Founder
Kari Thiessen - Founder
Kari Thiessen - Founder
Kari is a founding Member at True West. She brings nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with a history in regulatory tax compliance, tax planning, economics and supply chain consulting. Kari takes pride in developing practical and innovative solutions for clients. Kari thinks outside the box and brings a broad
Kari is a founding Member at True West. She brings nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with a history in regulatory tax compliance, tax planning, economics and supply chain consulting. Kari takes pride in developing practical and innovative solutions for clients. Kari thinks outside the box and brings a broad and deep set of skills for any business, corporate or single person shop.
Our Team
Sara Sparks - Consultant
Caroline Iannucci -Associate
Caroline Iannucci -Associate
Sara is a seasoned Compliance Consultant at True West Consulting specializing in registered investment advisory firms. She offers guidance and best practices on constantly changing securities division regulations and ensures firms are prepared for regulatory examinations. Sara has experience with newly registered firms and well-establ
Sara is a seasoned Compliance Consultant at True West Consulting specializing in registered investment advisory firms. She offers guidance and best practices on constantly changing securities division regulations and ensures firms are prepared for regulatory examinations. Sara has experience with newly registered firms and well-established firms. She assists firms with developing and maintaining a robust compliance program through guidance of policies and procedures, risk assessments, and performing day-to-day compliance duties.
Caroline Iannucci -Associate
Caroline Iannucci -Associate
Caroline Iannucci -Associate
Caroline is a Compliance Associate at True West Consulting. Caroline brings with her 10 years of Wall Street experience and broad based knowledge of the financial markets. As an institutional equity salesperson, she covered both hedge funds and mutual funds, specializing in public equities and private stock offerings.