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BSA/AML Symposium

October 27-29, 2025 - Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

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This event has passed. Thank you to all who participated and attended. Please stay tuned for information regarding our 2026 BSA/AML Symposium!
Your Guide to What’s New, What’s Not, and What’s Next in BSA/AML
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the FBA BSA/AML Symposium will once again identify a series of new and ongoing challenges. Given the continuing headlines and enforcement actions, bank directors and management have a right to be very cautious. Today’s BSA/AML Compliance professional will need all the knowledge, experience and tools available to face the demands and get the job done. The Florida Bankers Association is proud to present this BSA/AML event that helps identify what’s new, what’s not, and what’s next in meeting the challenge.

How do you maintain your credentials for managing, auditing or implementing the portion of your institution’s compliance function that relates to money laundering, terrorist financing or even national security? This is a question you will have to answer during every future BSA/AML regulatory examination. Your answer will serve as the regulators’ first impression of you and your bank’s compliance efforts.

Your participation establishes your bank’s as well as your own commitment to staying abreast of the most dynamic and pervasive compliance responsibility your institution has. Every bank must provide ongoing training to those responsible for BSA and AML compliance. This school will give you that required training along with the opportunity to listen to and interact with regulators from both the state and federal regulatory agencies. It also allows you a unique opportunity to get some rare “how to” instruction in BSA/AML compliance issues.

Conference Lineup

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BOOTCAMP FOR BEGINNERS (Optional)
Vicky Froelich, Saltmarsh
Melba Moody, Saltmarsh
This pre-symposium session addresses the entirety of the BSA/AML/CFT/OFAC regulatory framework as an excellent introduction for those just starting out and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their skills.
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OPENING KEYNOTE:
BOOTCAMP DEBRIEF: CONNECTING THE DOTS TO TODAY'S BSA/AML LANDSCAPE

Kristen Stogniew,
Saltmarsh
This session bridges the foundation laid out in the BSA Boot Camp with real-world application, helping BSA/AML professionals translate regulatory requirements into effective daily practices. Participants will learn how to apply these core concepts to their BSA programs within today’s evolving compliance environment.
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CYBER FRAUD & COLLABORATION: STRENGTHENING BSA RESPONSE THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
Jason Bradley, 5iron Cyber
This session will explore current cyber fraud trends impacting financial institutions and highlight key red flags for effective SAR filings. Attendees will gain practical strategies for engaging senior management and IT teams to build stronger relationships and enhance the BSA program’s responsiveness to cyber threats.
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NAVIGATING OFAC'S EVOLVING LANDSCAPE
Patricia Hernandez, Avila Law Firm
This session will explore current trends, enforcement actions, and emerging risks in OFAC compliance.  Attendees will gain insights into evolving sanctions programs, common pitfalls, and strategies to strengthen their OFAC controls.
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SPOTTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING: RED FLAGS, RISKS & REALITIES
Noel Thomas,
Dark Watch
In this session, we’ll uncover the warning signs of human trafficking hidden in financial transactions, examine emerging trends, and share practical steps for identifying and reporting suspicious activity. Attendees will walk away with stronger tools to protect their institutions and disrupt criminal networks.
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KNOWING YOUR ENEMY IS THE BEST LINE OF DEFENSE
Matthew Cox
Matthew Cox forged documents to create identities out of thin air—convincing the SSA, DMVs, and even the U.S. State Department to issue legitimate Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and passports. With these, he exploited credit bureau systems and bank underwriting procedures to steal over $55 million through mortgages, HELOCs, loans, and credit cards. In this talk, Cox reveals how his crimes escalated, the red flags repeatedly ignored by government and bank employees, and how success emboldened him. After three years on the run, he was captured and sentenced to 26 years. Attendees will leave with practical insight into identifying patterns and stopping fraud before major losses occur.
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GENERATIVE AI FOR BSA COMPLIANCE: A WORKSHOP TO BUILD TOOLS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE
Nick Schuster,
Cash Trans
BSA Officers are under constant pressure to file high-quality SARs, manage risk, and keep up with evolving guidance. The noise around AI is overwhelming, but what if you could cut through the hype and use it safely to make your work easier, sharper, and more compliant?  In this engaging session, Nick Schuster introduces My BSA Advisor, a purpose-built generative AI tool designed for bankers. Attendees will see practical demonstrations of how AI can:
• Draft clear, defensible SAR narratives.
• Support FFIEC- and FinCEN-aligned workflows.
• Enhance training, tabletop exercises, and day-to-day monitoring.
Walk away with practical strategies—and real AI tools—you can start using with your compliance resources today.
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BaaS VS. BSA: STRIKING BALANCE IN A NEW BANKING ERA
Jason Keith,
Saltmarsh
Banking as a Service (BaaS) is reshaping the financial landscape, offering community banks new ways to expand reach, revenue, and relevance. With opportunity comes heightened regulatory expectations. In this new banking era, BSA requirements don’t just remain, they often intensify.  Banks must prove that governance, oversight, and compliance extend through their fintech relationships.  This session explores how banks can strike the right balance between innovation and regulatory compliance. We’ll discuss the risks of intermediaries, the importance of corporate structure and reporting lines to support safe growth.  BSA teams need to be engaged from the start. Attendees will leave with a realistic perspective on challenges and opportunities in navigating new fintech challenges.
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TEN TELL-TALE SIGNS OF DECEPTION
Doug Cash,
Eide Bailly, LLP
This session will cover the 10 key signs of deception and how they help interviewers uncover the root cause behind deceptive signals. We’ll also explore how communication styles, the seven universal emotions, and memory retrieval affect the accuracy of responses. With so much information exchanged in legal, business, and professional settings, recognizing potential deception—and knowing when to involve a professional interviewer—is essential for gaining accurate, reliable insights.
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CRYPTOCURRENCY
Gabrielle Green, TRM Labs
This session provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain and digital asset sanctions considerations. Participants will examine adoption, regulation, and industry trends; bank use cases and risk exposure, including unseen crypto activity and hidden counterparty relationships; the stablecoin nexus within banking; foundational blockchain constructs and risk distinctions across permissionless, permissioned, and layer 2 networks; methods to detect common sanctions evasion techniques; and emerging threats. The session concludes with examiner aligned controls and investigation workflows to assess exposure, monitor high risk flows, and enhance reporting quality, offering actionable steps to operationalize blockchain intelligence across onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and incident response.
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BANKING HIGH RISK CUSTOMERS: STRATEGIES FOR RISK-BASED MONITORING & COMPLIANCE
Melba Moody, Saltmarsh
This session equips BSA/AML professionals with practical strategies for identifying and managing high-risk customers. Participants will explore high-risk business types, key factors in determining review frequency and scope, and how to evaluate customer activity through a risk-based lens. The session emphasizes regulatory expectations and effective monitoring practices to support compliance and mitigate financial crime risk.
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LOOKING AT THE AML/CFT TEA LEAVES: WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026 FROM THE LESSONS LEARNED IN 2025
Sara Beth Felix, Palmera Consulting
This session will explore the most impactful BSA/AML developments of 2025 – including enforcement trends, impacts of change in administration, and technological shifts – and explore what financial institutions can expect in 2026.  Attendees will gain insight into how leadership changes at FinCEN, OFAC, and other agencies are influencing compliance expectations, enforcement focus, and risk management strategies. The discussion will also highlight how institutions can prepare for a more risk-based, innovation-friendly regulatory environment.
Schedule at a Glance
​Schedule Overview:
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Monday, October 27
(8:30am-5:30pm)

Tuesday, October 28
(9:00am-4:30pm)

Wednesday, October 29
(8:30am-12:30pm)
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Continuing Education Credits 

The 2025 BSA/AML Symposium has been approved for the following CE credits:

ABA: 17.5 CRCM credits; 8.5 CERP credits

ABA Professional Certifications is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of performance and ethics within the financial services industry. This statement is not an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Certification holders must report these credits at aba.csod.com.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Primary Facilitator / Symposium Emcee
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Melba Moody, Senior Financial Institution Consultant, Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund
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​Melba is a senior consultant in the Financial Institutions Advisory Group at Saltmarsh. She has 10 years of retail banking management experience and works with the firm’s financial institution clients, primarily focusing on consulting in deposit operations and compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) compliance, and she also performs AML System validations and ACH reviews. Prior to joining Saltmarsh, Melba served as VP of Operations, including ACH functions and BSA/AML for a Florida community bank. She was also a senior manager responsible for providing AML monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting services for a multinational investment bank.

Hotel Information

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Orlando Marriott Lake Mary (SOLD OUT)
1501 International Pkwy
​Lake Mary, FL 32746
​(407) 995-1100
Room Rate: $148 per night ++


OVERFLOW HOTEL: Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary
​(0.2 miles away)

825 Heathrow Park Lane
Lake Mary, Florida, 32746
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary
Room Rate: $129.00 per night ++ 
Call (407) 995-3400 to reserve a room in the FBA block

Registration Information

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*Non-members are not able to register through the FBA Members Only portal, please fill out and submit a Non-Member Registration Form.
register online (members only)
non-member registration form
Registrar:
Maria Crume
Phone: 850-701-3520
Email: [email protected]
Who Should Attend?
This school is designed for those with various levels of experience; from those with new compliance assignments to supervisors to experienced veterans; for first-timers or those needing a little refresher, tune-up or exam prep.
  • All BSA/AML/OFAC specialists
  • Compliance and regulatory risk officers and staff
  • Examination liaison personnel
  • Legal, audit/review and HR managers and staff
  • Operations and internal control specialists 
  • Bank security risk, fraud investigators and analysts
  • Business unit and frontline supervisors, including trust, lending, private banking, and branches
  • Any members of compliance, security and audit committees
  • Vendors, System developers and consultants
  • Serious professionals with banking background looking for “in-depth” knowledge of the issues

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