Matthew Hovis

Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Matthew Hovis is a senior manager with over 18 years of experience in BSA, AML/CFT, anti-fraud, sanctions and anti-financial crime risk management. He has a proven track record in leading BSA/AML audits, suspicious activity monitoring and sanctions screening system validations. He also offers consulting services, with experience in anti-money laundering monitoring systems and high-risk products/services. His direct experience as a leader in the financial services industry serves as the foundation for Matthew’s ability to provide clients with solutions that are practical, reasonable and highly effective.

  • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance
  • AML/CFT System Validations
  • Cannabis Risk Management Programs

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
  • Certified Fraud Examiner

  • Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • New England BSA Workgroup

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

  • Bachelor of science degree in criminal justice

Utica University

  • Master of science degree in economic crime management

 

Expertise and services

Latest case studies, resources, and insights

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    FinCEN’s Minnesota GTO: What do banks and credit unions need to know?

    A January 8, 2026 FinCEN GTO establishes new compliance requirements for banks and credit unions in two Minnesota counties. What do you need to know?

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    WEBINAR | BANKS

    What financial institutions should know about FinCEN’s Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order (GTO)

    This on-demand webinar covers FinCEN’s Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order, new reporting requirements and how to prepare compliance and operations teams.