Salus GRC Appoints Betsy Cottam as Director, Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Cottam brings deep experience advising asset managers on SEC compliance and regulations.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:55am

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Salus GRC, a governance, risk, and compliance firm, has announced the appointment of Betsy Cottam as a Director in the firm's Regulatory Compliance Consulting division. Cottam, who previously worked at ACA and Cordium, brings extensive experience advising investment advisers on SEC registration, compliance program development, regulatory examinations, and other securities laws.

Why it matters

Salus GRC's hiring of an experienced compliance professional like Betsy Cottam reflects the firm's strategy of assembling a team of senior-level talent to provide high-touch, senior-level guidance to its clients in the investment management industry. Cottam's expertise in navigating SEC regulations and examinations will be valuable as Salus GRC continues to scale its compliance consulting services.

The details

In her new role at Salus GRC, Cottam will serve as a trusted advisor to investment advisers, helping them with SEC registration, building and operating compliance programs, conducting forensic testing, and managing regulatory examinations. Her experience spans a range of investment strategies, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and fund-of-funds.

  • Cottam joins Salus GRC following her tenure as a Director at ACA, where she worked closely with Salus GRC CEO Bill Mulligan.
  • Cottam joined ACA in 2018 after the firm acquired Cordium, where she had previously worked with Mulligan.

The players

Betsy Cottam

Newly appointed Director of Regulatory Compliance Consulting at Salus GRC, with deep experience advising asset managers on SEC compliance and regulations.

Bill Mulligan

Chief Executive Officer of Salus GRC, who previously worked with Cottam at Cordium and ACA.

Salus GRC

A governance, risk, and compliance firm serving investment managers, RIAs, private funds, broker-dealers, and other regulated financial services organizations.

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What they’re saying

“Betsy's background and approach align perfectly with how we are intentionally building Salus GRC. We are assembling the next generation GRC firm by bringing together experienced professionals who have seen the full lifecycle of a variety of financial sector firms, from registration through examination and growth. Betsy understands how to deliver practical, senior-level guidance while keeping the client's operating reality front and center.”

— Bill Mulligan, Chief Executive Officer of Salus GRC

“Salus GRC is focused on building something durable and thoughtful in the GRC space. The firm's emphasis on senior leadership, disciplined execution, and client alignment reflects how I believe firms should operate. I'm excited to contribute to a team that is intentionally scaling with quality and consistency in mind.”

— Betsy Cottam, Director of Regulatory Compliance Consulting at Salus GRC

The takeaway

Salus GRC's strategic hiring of an experienced compliance professional like Betsy Cottam demonstrates the firm's commitment to building a senior-level advisory team that can provide high-touch, practical guidance to investment management clients navigating complex regulatory environments.