Joe Melcher is the chief compliance officer for Hartford Funds. In this role, he oversees the design and implementation of the compliance program, provides regulatory guidance, and reports to the Hartford Funds Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience, Joe has served in compliance leadership roles for mutual fund companies, investment advisers, broker/dealers, and a mutual-fund service provider.

Prior to joining the organization in 2012, Joe held several compliance roles at Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, most recently as chief compliance officer of Touchstone Funds and its affiliated investment adviser and broker/dealer. Joe has served as a trustee for the Greater Cincinnati Mutual Fund Association and has been a featured speaker at industry conferences and events.

Joe graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Auburn University. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS).