Executive Advisory

Through A. Stokes Consulting, I advise banks, fintechs, and regulated organizations on the design, assessment, and strengthening of Compliance Management Systems, regulatory change processes, and governance frameworks. Recent engagements include a Texas Bankers Association advisory assignment performing Reg E and Reg DD monitoring and testing for member banks, alongside third-party governance and new-product compliance reviews. Engagements typically start with an honest look at program maturity and control environments, then move to practical implementation: clear ownership structures, escalation mechanisms, and remediation approaches that hold up under regulatory scrutiny.

I also develop compliance playbooks, risk and control frameworks, policies and procedures, and AI-enabled workflow solutions that help organizations translate regulatory requirements into sustainable operating practice. This advisory work reflects the same discipline I bring to enterprise compliance and governance leadership: assess clearly, build practically, and make sure what’s built holds up.