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Erica Brennan Joins FS Vector as Managing Principal on Licensing Team

FS Vector strengthens licensing team with Brennan’s expertise in fintech and payments

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FS Vector (“FSV”), a leading strategic consulting firm for companies that are innovating in financial services, is announcing the addition of Erica Brennan as Managing Principal on the licensing team.

In her role, Brennan will leverage her fintech and payments background to guide FS Vector’s clients through complex licensing, product, and regulatory requirements. "Erica brings a wealth of experience in licensing and regulatory compliance to FSV, and we are confident she will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing team,” said John Beccia, CEO of FSV. “Her proficiency working with both emerging and established players in the fintech and payments sectors positions her perfectly to support our clients’ efforts to obtain the necessary licenses and ensure full regulatory compliance throughout the process. We’re excited to bring Erica on board to further strengthen our capabilities and continue delivering strategic, informed guidance to our clients.”

Brennan has more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of law, regulation, technology, and finance. She most recently served as Chief Counsel, Transactions at Circle Internet Financial, LLC, where she supported stablecoin, crypto, and blockchain initiatives and worked closely with product teams to navigate emerging regulatory frameworks. Prior to this, Brennan held senior roles at Linden Lab, Change Healthcare, and Paul Hastings LLP, where she gained experience advising clients on state and federal payments regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance.

"FS Vector’s Licensing team plays a vital role in helping clients launch and scale innovative and compliant operations," Brennan said. “I look forward to working with clients as they structure products and partnerships and pursue the licenses and charters to operate in a highly regulated environment. By ensuring our clients meet both state and federal requirements, we can help them navigate the challenges related to growth while staying ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape.”

Brennan’s addition further solidifies the FS Vector Licensing team as the market leader for state licensing and product and compliance advisory services, as well as technical innovation with its licensing platform, Approved.

FS Vector also recently welcomed Jackson Mueller to its Government Relations and Public Policy team, extending FS Vector’s reputation as a powerhouse of diverse industry leaders delivering exceptional insights and guidance to its clients.

For more information on FSV and its offerings, please visit fsvector.com.

About FS Vector

FS Vector (FSV) helps clients transform financial services and navigate complex regulatory environments. Its integrated approach combines advisory services, tech-enabled operational delivery, government relations and policy expertise. FSVs embedded advisory experts serve as an extension of clients’ teams, providing practical guidance on the most interesting and timely topics facing the industry. FSV’s network spans hundreds of financial services clients and partners, including fintechs, banks and other financial institutions, law firms, regtech providers, legislators, and regulators.

For more information about FS Vector, please visit fsvector.com.

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