Mr. Payne serves as Chief Compliance Officer to Third View Private Wealth through our partnership with Key Bridge Compliance, where he is Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Payne brings a practical, institutional approach to regulatory oversight—helping firms like Third View build and maintain robust, future-ready compliance frameworks.

Mr Payne previously served as Chief Compliance Officer at Graydon Compliance Solutions and held senior compliance roles at Matson Money and Ameritas Investment Corp. His career began in Operations and Trading, giving him a comprehensive understanding of how compliance integrates with real-world business execution.

He holds a J.D. from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law and a B.S. in Finance from Miami University of Ohio. Mr. Payne is licensed to practice law in Ohio, holds the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®) designation, and has passed the Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 66 exams, along with CFA Level I.

Outside the office, Chris is a dedicated family man, avid reader, and active member of his local community, where he serves on the Southwest Local School District Board of Education.