John Bell is a recognized authority in Compliance Technology Systems, Risk, and Information Security, boasting over 25 years of extensive practical experience. He is well-known in the industry for his expertise in compliance systems and information security related to anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, entity management, case management, and compliance integration. John aids clients in addressing regulatory and Monitor mandates stemming from exams, C&D’s, enforcement actions, and Deferred Prosecution Agreements, as well as conducting proactive compliance reviews, especially in financial crime systems, functional assessments, and effectiveness testing. He collaborates with various Monitorships focused on anti-money laundering, sanctions evasion, and anti-fraud efforts, and his proprietary assessment protocols have yielded valuable insights for numerous regulatory bodies, shaping expectations for evaluating system controls and effectiveness. Before founding BellNexus, John established a successful consulting practice at T&M Protection Resources, LLC, where he continues to provide advisory support. His team was among the pioneers in developing a recognized methodology for testing and verifying compliance effectiveness related to Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Crypto Exchanges. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.