Marla Wooton, CRCP®
Chief Compliance Officer
Marla is the Chief Compliance Officer at Composition Wealth. With over 30 years of experience in Wealth Management, Investment Advisers, Broker Dealer relations, and Client Service, Marla has built a career in operational management and compliance roles. Previously serving as both Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer for four years, Marla now focuses solely on compliance strategy and oversight. She plays a key role in supporting the firm’s talent and assets growth while ensuring adherence to a high standard of regulatory excellence. In 2023, she was a nominee for the Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women Award, and in 2024, she was a panelist at the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Conference, sharing insights on industry best practices and regulatory trends.
Prior to joining Composition Wealth, her journey included pivotal positions at renowned firms such as Deutsche Bank, Alex Brown, Bank of America Securities, Themis Asset Strategies, and Bel Air Investment Advisors.
Marla has been involved with student-athlete organizations, academic tutoring, and fundraising, and consistently volunteers with multiple non-profit organizations to help improve her surrounding communities.
- Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP)® designation
- Licenses previously maintained (inactive): Series 7, 24, and 63
Fun Facts:
- Outside of running the back office for multiple leading investment firms, Marla can be found on the roller skating rink.
- She’s proudly put all four of her children through college.
- Marla climbed 75 flights of stairs last year for her local YMCA’s fundraiser.