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Banking and financial fraud have become some of the most significant and rapidly evolving risks facing businesses today. As companies strengthen internal controls, fraudsters adapt their tactics, leveraging increasingly sophisticated techniques including spoofed emails, AI-generated voice impersonations and compromised vendor accounts designed to exploit financial processes. For financial executives, protecting company assets now requires constant vigilance and an understanding that yesterday’s controls may not be sufficient for tomorrow’s threats.

At our next session, Combatting Banking & Financial Fraud, we will examine the current fraud landscape through the perspectives of a financial crimes’ expert, a commercial insurance specialist, and finance executives who have firsthand experience navigating these challenges. The discussion will explore how fraud schemes continue to evolve, where organizations remain most vulnerable, and the steps finance leaders can take to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and respond effectively when incidents occur.

We will discuss practical strategies for preventing fraud, strengthening internal controls, educating employees, and working effectively with insurance and banking partners. We will also explore the role of cyber and commercial crime insurance, common coverage gaps, and how organizations can better position themselves before an event occurs. This conversation will provide practical, actionable insights to help financial executives strengthen their defenses and stay ahead of an increasingly dynamic threat landscape.

Seating will be limited, so financial executives interested in attending should RSVP to Bill Bardani: bill.bardani@visionsearchpartners.com.

This session is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits for CPAs.

Moderator & Discussion Leader Bios

Jeff Rossi – Managing Director, New England Consumer & Industrial Practice and Transaction Advisory Services Leader, CBIZ

Jeff Rossi is an assurance managing director leading both the Transaction Advisory Services Group and New England Consumer & Industrial Products Practice Group. With 30 years of experience, Jeff is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner and specializes in audit and assurance services for various industries, including construction, aerospace, automotive, and food manufacturing. Jeff focuses on EBITDA enhancement, value creation, and serves as a lead advisor on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Kristen Moreira – Chief Financial Officer, Bead Industries

Kristen Moreira joined Bead Industries as Corporate Controller in 2015 and was promoted to CFO in 2018. As CFO, she directs the accounting, treasury, and control functions at both Bead Industries and McGuire Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bead. Prior to joining Bead, Kristen worked as an Audit Manager at CohnReznick. She has more than 10 years experience in public accounting. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Masters of Science in Accounting from UConn. She is a Certified Public Accountant and serves as Treasurer of ManufactureCT.

John Gover – Vice President, Cross Insurance

John Gover is a Vice President at Cross Insurance, where he leads the firm’s Connecticut Manufacturing Practice. With more than a decade of insurance industry experience, John specializes in developing strategic risk management and insurance programs for middle-market manufacturers throughout the Northeast. He works closely with clients to identify emerging risks, strengthen operational resilience, and support long-term business growth through tailored insurance solutions.

Katie Choromanski – Product Manager, Fraud Intelligence, M&T Bank

Katie Choromanski is a Product Manager II in Fraud Intelligence at M&T Bank, specializing in fraud risk analysis, emerging threat identification, and fraud prevention strategies. With over 20 years in financial services and five years focused on financial crimes, she partners with analysts, modeling teams, and business leaders to provide insights into fraud trends, evolving threats, and risk mitigation opportunities. Katie is passionate about helping organizations navigate the increasingly complex fraud landscape through data-driven decision-making and industry collaboration.