Jeff Kropschot | Chief Compliance Officer

Jeffrey Kropschot serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Peak Trust Company, bringing more than 30 years of experience in fiduciary compliance, risk management, and financial institution regulation. Having worked alongside Peak Trust Company as a trusted compliance consultant for more than a decade, Jeff brings deep institutional knowledge and a thorough understanding of the firm’s operations, culture, and commitment to excellence.

As Chief Compliance Officer, Jeff leads Peak’s compliance program, providing strategic oversight of regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and internal controls. He works closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure the firm maintains the highest standards of integrity while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.

Throughout his career, Jeff has advised banks, trust companies, investment advisers, boards of directors, and executive leadership teams on complex fiduciary compliance matters, enterprise risk management, and regulatory strategy. His expertise spans trust company operations, regulatory examinations, Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance, policy development, and corporate governance. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Jeff has built a reputation for helping organizations strengthen compliance programs while supporting strategic business objectives.

In addition to his leadership within the financial services industry, Jeff serves as an Adjunct Instructor for both Cannon Financial Institute and the Global Financial Markets Institute, where he develops and delivers advanced training for trust and financial services professionals. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of industry leaders and advancing best practices across the fiduciary profession.

Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is a Certified Trust Compliance Professional (CTCP) and an Accredited Trust Fiduciary Advisor (ATFA) and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Fiduciary & Investment Risk Management Association (FIRMA)

Jeff’s decades of regulatory expertise and long-standing partnership with Peak Trust Company position him to lead the firm’s compliance efforts while supporting its continued commitment to exceptional fiduciary service, sound governance, and regulatory excellence.

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