BRG Strengthens Financial Crimes Capabilities with Three New Hires

Global expert services and consulting firm BRG has announced the expansion of its Financial Institution Advisory practice with the additions of Managing Director Samantha Welch and Directors Gene Bolton and Kristin Wenske in New York. With extensive expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counterterrorism finance, fraud and corruption, the trio will take a lead role in heading BRG's financial crime capabilities.

"As geopolitical tensions intensify and cybercriminals increasingly adopt artificial intelligence–powered tools, we expect financial crime to grow substantially over the next decade—and the penalties imposed on businesses for not mitigating these risks will grow in kind," said Paul Noring, leader of BRG's Financial Institution Advisory practice. "Samantha, Gene and Kristin bring unparalleled industry and regulatory expertise to help our clients navigate these challenges. Their leadership will be instrumental in delivering innovative, high-impact solutions in this critical area."

Welch combines in-house experience at leading global financial institutions with a strong consulting background to help clients manage complex regulatory challenges. She has advised banks, broker-dealers, payment providers, digital asset companies, investment advisers and private equity firms in areas such as AML, sanctions and reputational risk.