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Brad Swenson

President of Paralel Distributors 

Brad has 27+ years of experience in the mutual fund and ETF industry, primarily focusing on operations and compliance.  Prior to joining Paralel, Brad spent seventeen years at SS&C/ALPS.  During his time at SS&C/ALPS, Brad served in various capacities including, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Operating Officer and President of ALPS Fund Services and ALPS Distributors.  In addition to those roles, Brad built and led the Fund CCO services division and served as Fund CCO and President to various closed-end, ETF and mutual fund trusts.  Before joining SS&C/ALPS, Brad held various roles at Janus Capital Group and Oppenheimer Funds, including Senior Audit Manager and Compliance Manager.  Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and holds FINRA Series 3, 7, 24, and 27 licenses.
Brad’s passion for the outdoors fuels his adventures, from skiing the slopes and Nordic trails in Colorado to navigating the rocky mountain backcountry on his snowmobile, and cycling many places around the world.

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