Elissa Brewer

Elissa Brewer is a Principal Consultant with Abrigo Advisory Services, bringing more than two decades of deep expertise in the financial services and financial technology sectors. With a proven track record in both traditional banking environments and emerging high-risk industries, Elissa is recognized as a trusted advisor in the areas of BSA/AML/CFT compliance, fraud prevention, and enterprise risk management.

In her role at Abrigo, Elissa leads strategic consulting engagements, develops industry-relevant training and thought leadership content, and empowers financial institutions to strengthen their financial crimes programs. Her work spans a wide range of institutions and operational models, including community banking, FinTech, cannabis-related businesses, payment processors, and complex third-party risk environments.

Elissa holds the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials and is an active member of ACAMS and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), including the Kansas City Chapters of both organizations. Known for her practical insight, clear communication style, and passion for educating and equipping compliance professionals, she is a frequent speaker at state and national industry conferences and webinars on BSA/AML, Fraud and Risk topics.