By Stef Dolan on July 17, 2025August 12, 2025 Last month we welcomed Todd Cipperman to the Great Valley Advisor Group (GVA) leadership team as our new General Counsel. Todd brings a wealth of experience—over three decades in legal and compliance roles within the investment management, financial services, and fintech industries—and will play a critical role in supporting both our internal operations and the advisors we serve. A Deep Industry Background Todd is an experienced financial services executive who has served as a CEO, GC and CCO during his career. Before GVA, Todd founded, operated, and grew Cipperman Compliance Services into the largest Chief Compliance Officer outsourcing firm in the investment management industry. He exited in 2022 following the sale to a large PE-backed competitor. Additionally, Todd previously served as General Counsel of SEI Investments, a publicly-traded technology and asset management firm. He has also worked in private legal practice on Wall Street, representing both buy-side and sell-side clients in capital markets transactions. Todd is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Cornell University. He is also the author of The Compliance Advantage: Ten Must-Know Trends to Protect Your Investment Firm, a widely respected resource in the industry. Over the years, he has developed an impressive depth of expertise in developing and executing business strategies as well as enterprise risk management. Supporting Our Team and Advisors At GVA, Todd leads all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions for the firm. His responsibilities include: Advising the executive team on legal risks and implications related to strategic initiatives and business operations Ensuring the firm remains compliant with SEC, FINRA, and fiduciary duty standards Providing oversight and strategic counsel to our Chief Compliance Officer and compliance program Offering direct support to our advisor network as they navigate complex and evolving regulatory environments Todd’s leadership will help GVA continue to deliver best-in-class service, guidance, and protection to our advisors and their clients. His presence bolsters our ongoing commitment to equipping our advisors with the tools, expertise, and support they need to thrive in today’s dynamic financial landscape. “This is a great opportunity to take some of my experience and help GVA, a firm with whom I have had a relationship for many years,” explained Todd. “I believe that GVA is uniquely positioned to accelerate its recent growth and become a dominant player in the industry and the most favored firm for advisers looking to succeed.” GVA CEO James Spinelli couldn’t be more excited, recognizing the value Todd brings to the firm and its future: “Todd adds significant depth and talent to our management team. He also brings a set of unique skills that we need for both growth and risk management. We expect GVA and our advisors will all benefit from having him aboard.” Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial. LPL Compliance Approval # – 768679