Deanna joined Meridian in 2025, bringing with her over a decade of experience as a compliance professional with a strong focus on SEC regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial oversight. Throughout her career, she has developed a reputation for her ability to design and implement effective risk controls, manage audits, and ensure adherence to business policies and regulatory requirements. Her expertise has been instrumental in safeguarding organizations from potential financial and compliance risks while ensuring that operations run efficiently and ethically.

Before joining Meridian Wealth Advisors, Deanna served as the manager of compliance and accounting activities at Haddington Ventures. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring that all the firm's policies and procedures adhered to both regulatory and ethical standards. She also played a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring financial accuracy, and maintaining a high level of integrity in the firm's financial reporting.

Deanna holds a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Houston and an MBA from LeTourneau University.