Risk, rewritten: Rethinking the AML/CFT Risk Assessment
Thursday, November 12, 2026
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT
An effective AML/CFT risk assessment does more than satisfy regulatory expectations—it provides the foundation for a stronger, more informed compliance program. But as financial crime evolves, many institutions are still relying on manual processes and static assessments that quickly become outdated.
Join Abrigo’s AML experts as they explore a modern approach to risk assessments. You’ll learn how to build a more dynamic, defensible process that better reflects your institution’s unique risk profile, supports risk-based decision-making, and helps your team spend less time maintaining spreadsheets and more time managing risk.
Key takeaways:
- Why it’s time to rethink the traditional AML/CFT risk assessment
- Best practices for creating a more defensible, risk-based program
- How technology can help streamline and strengthen the risk assessment process
Meet Your Presenters
Elissa Brewer, CAMS, CFE
Principal Consultant
Abrigo
Elissa Brewer, CAMS, CFE is a Principal Consultant with Abrigo in the Advisory Services Group. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the financial institution & software industry. She has worked directly with financial institutions and FinTech’s to incorporate manual and automated solutions into their BSA, AML, and Fraud
Kevin Gulledge, CAMS
Principal Consultant
Abrigo
Kevin Gulledge, CAMS, is a Principal Consultant with over twenty years’ experience in the retail banking sector, having worked with financial institutions in a variety of roles, including retail, operations, compliance, and BSA/AML. Since 2014, Kevin has served Abrigo customers in the Advisory Services department, working with domestic and international