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Contact Joshua Douglas and the Pillars team for reliable, expert financial crime consulting. We provide customized AML/BSA programs, transaction monitoring optimization, and fractional compliance services for fintechs, payments companies, and financial institutions.

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Need immediate assistance? Contact Joshua Douglas and the Pillars team directly for expert financial crime compliance consulting. We're here to help strengthen your compliance program and navigate regulatory requirements with confidence.

Why Choose Pillars FinCrime Advisory?

Founded by a compliance executive with 12+ years in financial crime and nearly 20 years across financial services — built to help fintechs and financial institutions grow safely.

Operator-Led Expertise

Pillars is built on real, hands-on compliance experience — not theory. Founder Joshua Douglas has navigated complex regulatory environments, bank partner relationships, and high-growth fintech challenges firsthand, bringing practical insight to every engagement.

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Built to Scale With You

Whether you're launching a new product, remediating an existing program, or preparing for regulatory review — our frameworks are designed to grow alongside your business without adding unnecessary friction.

Trusted Compliance Partner

We work closely with fintechs, payments companies, and financial institutions as a true partner — aligning your compliance program with both regulatory expectations and bank partner requirements.

Data-Driven Approach

From transaction monitoring tuning to KYC/KYB design, our work is grounded in data and operational reality — improving detection quality, reducing alert noise, and making compliance measurable.

Fractional & Full-Scope Services

From fractional CCO and BSA officer services to full program builds, risk assessments, audit readiness, and governance oversight — Pillars delivers the right level of support for where you are today.

Client Success Stories from Fintech & Financial Services Leaders

Pillars helped us navigate a complex regulatory review with confidence. Their hands-on approach and deep understanding of fintech compliance made all the difference. Our program is now scalable and audit-ready.

The fractional CCO service provided exactly what we needed—senior-level expertise without the overhead. Joshua and his team integrated seamlessly with our operations and gave us the strategic guidance to grow safely.

From transaction monitoring optimization to KYC redesign, Pillars delivered measurable improvements. Alert quality is up, operational friction is down, and we're better prepared for regulatory exams.

Pillars helped us navigate a complex regulatory review with confidence. Their hands-on approach and deep understanding of fintech compliance made all the difference. Our program is now scalable and audit-ready.

The fractional CCO service provided exactly what we needed—senior-level expertise without the overhead. Joshua and his team integrated seamlessly with our operations and gave us the strategic guidance to grow safely.

From transaction monitoring optimization to KYC redesign, Pillars delivered measurable improvements. Alert quality is up, operational friction is down, and we're better prepared for regulatory exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Pillars FinCrime Advisory offer?
We provide a full range of financial crime compliance services including AML program development, BSA advisory, KYC/KYB program design, transaction monitoring optimization, fraud risk management, audit readiness, governance and oversight, payments compliance, risk assessments, and fractional CCO/BSA officer services.
What is a Fractional CCO and who needs it?
A Fractional CCO is an experienced Chief Compliance Officer who works with your organization on a part-time or contract basis. It's ideal for fintechs and growing financial institutions that need senior-level compliance leadership and expertise without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Who does Pillars FinCrime Advisory work with?
We work with fintechs, payments companies, sponsor banks, and financial institutions at various stages — whether you're launching a new product, scaling operations, remediating an existing program, or preparing for a regulatory or bank partner review.
How does Pillars approach transaction monitoring?
We specialize in strengthening transaction monitoring frameworks by tuning rules and thresholds, enhancing investigative workflows, and reducing alert noise. Our goal is to ensure your alerts translate into meaningful risk insight rather than operational burden.
Where is Pillars FinCrime Advisory based?
Pillars FinCrime Advisory is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We work with clients across the United States, supporting both remote and on-site engagements depending on the scope of the project.