As general counsel and chief compliance officer, Armand leads CCM’s legal and compliance functions, advising on all related matters for the firm and its mutual funds. He ensures regulatory changes and industry best practices are seamlessly incorporated into operations, working closely with senior leadership to uphold fiduciary standards and foster a strong culture of integrity. He also provides strategic direction for the firm’s compliance, risk management, control, and governance functions, and serves on the firm’s Compliance Committee and Enterprise Risk Management Committee.

Biography:

Armand joined CCM in 2025 from Mirae Asset Global Investments, where he was head of legal and chief compliance officer. With more than 25 years of experience in legal and compliance leadership, he previously held senior roles at Nikko Asset Management, Voya Investment Management (formerly ING), and Lehman Brothers, and began his career as a corporate associate at Morrison Cohen. Armand earned his B.S. in Finance from Boston College and his J.D. from Fordham Law School. Armand is admitted to practice law in New York and California.