Our Personnel

Micah counsels financial institutions on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance rules administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and other financial intelligence regulators. His efforts extend to banks, broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, money services businesses, casinos, futures commission merchants, introducing brokers in commodities, and precious metals dealers, as well as non-financial corporations seeking advice on legal risks associated with money laundering that can occur in their day-to-day operations.

When not helping lead A7, Micah serves as managing partner of Lee Schwalb.

Brion has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is known for his skill in turning around troubled compliance and loss-prevention units, and bringing organizations back into regulatory compliance while maintaining or improving the customer journey.

Brion has served multiple national and international financial institutions in various executive roles. In addition, Brion has been the chairman of compliance committees, AML committees, and risk committees at multiple financial institutions. His experience spans state and national chartered banks with brokerage, trust, insurance, and private-banking services. He has also worked with MSBs and FinTechs with various charters, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Brion is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert (CCCE), and Project Management Professional (PMP).

When not helping lead A7, Brion serves as President of ACCCE

Pam Maucher is a proven leader in advanced risk management and compliance initiatives, solidified by more than 15 years assisting banks, casinos, MSBs, cryptocurrency custodians and onramp solutions providers, and Non-Bank
Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in the FinTech space with BSA/AML compliance,
regulatory licensing, and development/enhancement of risk and compliance programs. Her background includes state licensing for money transmitters; independent AML and regulatory compliance reviews; supporting MSB and Trust license holders in New York with implementing, assuring, and maintaining their 504.3 certification processes; and working to resolve enforcement actions at financial institutions of varying size and complexity.

Prior to joining A7 Advisors, Pam held a senior role at Bank of the West where she had oversight of BSA/AML and sanctions risk for consumer lending, SBA lending, business banking, construction lending, branch network, and digital channels.

Pam earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in international business from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert (CCCE).