https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250304ph32194/industry-leader-in-risk-management-and-anti-money-laundering-bart-statowski-joins-asurity-advisors

Asurity AdvisorsSM, a leading advisory firm specializing in consumer financial regulation, financial crimes, compliance, and risk management, is pleased to announce that Bart Statowski has joined the team as a Director. With 15 years of experience in consumer financial regulation, risk management, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, Bart brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Asurity Advisors and its clients.

In his Director role, Bart will work closely with financial institutions to enhance their Compliance Management Systems (CMS), strengthen risk management frameworks, and support regulatory readiness efforts. His deep understanding of consumer compliance, Fair Lending, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations, as well as AML and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations will further strengthen Asurity Advisors' ability to guide clients as they work to prepare for, and anticipate, changing enforcement priorities and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Grace Brasington, Executive Managing Director, Asurity Advisors said, "We are excited to welcome Bart to Asurity Advisors. His extensive experience partnering with financial institutions on their most complex compliance challenges makes him a valuable asset to our clients and our growing advisory team."

Prior to joining Asurity Advisors, Bart held senior leadership roles at mid-size regional banks and a professional services advisory firm. During his career, he has developed and implemented comprehensive compliance monitoring and testing programs, risk assessments, complaint management systems, and compliance training. Bart has also advised institutions seeking guidance on formulating responses to regulatory and legal compliance inquiries as well as AML enforcement examinations and actions.

Bart is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), while also holding the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Fraud Professional (CAFP) designation. Additionally, Bart serves on the board of the Dallas Area Compliance Association (DACA).

Bart Statowski said, "I'm excited to join Asurity Advisors and collaborate with a team that's truly dedicated to helping financial institutions navigate today's regulatory environment while anticipating what may be around the corner. I look forward to applying my experience to support our clients in building stronger and more resilient compliance programs that not only meet current regulatory expectations but also enhance their overall risk management strategies."