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.
Credentials
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Professional memberships and activities
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- New England BSA Workgroup
Areas of Focus
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance
- AML/CFT System Validations
- Cannabis Risk Management Programs
Education
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
- Bachelor of science degree in criminal justice
Utica University
- Master of science degree in economic crime management
Recent Insights
Articles
FinCEN’s Minnesota GTO: What do banks and credit unions need to know?
Feb 09, 2026
After the GENIUS Act, should your bank offer cryptocurrency services?
Nov 24, 2025
New SAR guidance: Should you change your structuring practices?
Oct 30, 2025
Going the whole 9: FinCEN’s alternative TIN collection order
Aug 04, 2025
Combatting elder financial exploitation: New guidance for institutions
Jan 23, 2025
Mind the gaps: Recent enforcement actions and what they say about AML/CFT data management
Nov 18, 2024
Reassess your risk assessment: The AML/CFT program rule proposal
Sep 30, 2024
Financial institutions: Anticipating challenges from beneficial ownership reporting
Jan 29, 2024
Privately Owned ATMs and Money Laundering
Jan 01, 2015
Videos And Webcasts
What financial institutions should know about FinCEN’s Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order (GTO)
Feb 04, 2026
