NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prometheum Inc. today announced the appointment of Albert P. Meo, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Meo, a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience overseeing corporate controllership functions for broker-dealers, will play a critical role in guiding Prometheum’s financial strategies as it expands its services.
With a career spanning over three decades at premier financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Nomura, and most recently Morgan Stanley, Mr. Meo brings a wealth of expertise to Prometheum. Previously serving as Executive Director of Regulatory Policy at Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC., he was responsible for overseeing the firm’s policy function for various SEC and CFTC registrants. His in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance, financial responsibility rules, and risk-mitigating controls makes him an invaluable addition to Prometheum’s leadership team.
As CFO, Mr. Meo will oversee financial: planning, reporting, and liquidity risk management for Prometheum. His experience in managing regulatory relationships and advocacy roles will contribute to the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with investor protection rules.
“Albert’s deeply impressive background in financial leadership will be instrumental in driving our compliant blockchain-enabled market infrastructure,” said Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO of Prometheum, Inc.
Prometheum Capital, a subsidiary of Prometheum Inc., recently obtained approval as a Special Purpose Broker-Dealer from FINRA, allowing the firm to provide custodial, clearing, and settlement services for digital asset securities. Mr. Meo’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Prometheum prepares to launch its custodial services.
“It’s an exciting juncture in Prometheum’s trajectory to be joining the firm. The company’s commitments to compliance and innovation are perfectly suited for my professional values and skills alike. I look forward to contributing to the success of Prometheum in the dynamic digital asset landscape,” said Albert P. Meo, CPA.
About Prometheum
Founded in 2017 by a group of Wall Street attorneys, Prometheum provides an end-to-end, blockchain-enabled ecosystem for the trading, clearance, settlement and custody of digital asset securities.
