John Bell is a recognized expert in the field of Compliance Technology Systems, Risk and Information Security, with over 25 years of advanced practical experience. John’s is an industry recognized expert in the field compliance systems and information security aligned to anti-money laundering activities and detection, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, entity management, case management and compliance integration.  He assists clients in responding to regulatory and Monitor mandates arising from exams, C&D’s, enforcement actions and Deferred Prosecution Agreements, as well as proactive systematic compliance reviews, particularly in the areas of financial crime systems, functional assessments and effectiveness testing. He consults with multiple Monitorships related to anti-money laundering, sanctions evasion and anti-fraud activities. His proprietary assessment and testing protocols have provided results to numerous regulatory bodies and has defined regulatory expectation for evaluation of systems controls and effectiveness. Prior to starting BellNexus, John built a highly successful consulting practice at T&M Protection Resources, LLC and continues support the organization in an advisory capacity. John’s team was one of the first groups to develop a accepted methodology for the test and verification of compliance effectiveness tied to Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and Crypto Exchanges. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.