Chris Nani, J.D., IACCP in

Chris Nani, J.D., IACCP

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Manager at IQ-EQ
📍 Columbus, Ohio, United States

Chris Nani is a Manager at IQ-EQ with a unique dual expertise in financial compliance and cannabis law. A Juris Doctor graduate from The Ohio State University and an Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP), he has built comprehensive compliance programs for financial firms and served as in-house counsel for a cannabis franchisor.

His passion for the cannabis industry is deeply personal, sparked by seeing his grandmother find relief from her arthritis using CBD. This experience motivated his mission to ensure others could have access to the benefits of medical marijuana, blending his legal expertise with a drive for compassionate patient access.

Unique fact: Chris developed a specific equation to grade the efficacy of social equity programs within the cannabis industry.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Investment Adviser Compliance
As a former Chief Compliance Officer and holder of the IACCP designation, he specializes in developing compliance programs and training for financial firms to meet SEC regulations.
Cannabis Law & Policy
He taught Cannabis Law & Policy at the Cleveland School of Cannabis and has authored multiple publications on regulatory frameworks in the industry.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Manager
IQ-EQ
6-2024 - 4-2025
Chief Compliance Officer
Cooper, Adel, Vu Financial
3-2021 - 6-2024
Compliance Officer
Triumph Capital Management
8-2020 - 4-2024
Professor
Cleveland School of Cannabis
3-2019 - 4-2020
In-House Counsel
Unity Rd., Powered by ONE Cannabis Group
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Education
2016 - 2019
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
2013 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree
Kennesaw State University
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