Trusted Advisors to Financial Institutions
Saltmarsh provides risk-informed strategies, regulatory guidance, and deep operational experience to help banks, credit unions, and fintechs strengthen compliance, improve performance, and prepare for what’s next.
Featured Resources
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Performance Comparison Reports
Stay ahead with our latest benchmarking updates. Compare your institution’s performance with peers across the Southeast. Our quarterly reports are now available for:
BANKS
Download our quarterly bank performance reports for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
CREDIT UNIONS
Download our quarterly bank performance reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Regulatory Compliance Reports
Download our quarterly report covering the latest regulatory compliance updates for banks and credit unions.
Audit, Compliance, and Advisory Services for Financial Institutions
Saltmarsh offers a full spectrum of audit, compliance, risk, and advisory services for financial institutions. Our team works with banks, credit unions, and fintechs to deliver practical solutions tailored to your institution’s size, structure, and strategic goals.
Audit & Internal Controls
Regulatory Compliance
Credit Risk & Finance
Advisory & Training
Focused Support for a Rapidly Evolving Industry
Saltmarsh partners with financial institutions across the spectrum, tailoring our services to the needs, size, and structure of each organization. Whether you're navigating complex regulations, scaling operations, or responding to examiner feedback, our team is built to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Banks
We help community and regional banks meet regulatory demands, enhance internal processes, and build sustainable growth strategies in a competitive environment. Learn More
Credit Unions
Our team understands the unique mission and governance of credit unions. We support compliance, audit, and operational improvements aligned with your member-first focus. Learn More
Fintechs
As fintechs grow and partner with banks, regulatory expectations increase. We help startups and established platforms build credible compliance frameworks, conduct required reviews, and prepare for bank partnerships or growth milestones. Learn More
Trusted Partners with a Practical Approach
At Saltmarsh, our goal is to function as an extension of your team. With decades of industry experience, we bring firsthand knowledge of how financial institutions operate and how regulations are enforced. Our team includes former bankers, compliance officers, regulators, and auditors who understand what it takes to succeed on both sides of the exam table.
We focus on delivering clear, actionable guidance that fits your institution. Clients count on us for our responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to see the bigger picture. We don’t just help you meet requirements. We help you build stronger, more resilient operations.
Our Leaders
Saltmarsh’s Financial Institutions team is led by professionals who have spent decades inside banks, regulatory agencies, and consulting practices. Their insight goes beyond theory: they’ve led through change, built compliance programs from the ground up, and served as trusted partners to banks across the country.
Their leadership sets the tone for every engagement, ensuring our clients receive practical guidance, timely communication, and solutions tailored to their specific challenges
Josh Strickland, CPA
Partner
Josh is a partner with experience across audit, accounting, and advisory services. He joined Saltmarsh in 2010 and has spent his career focusing on providing audit and advisory services to financial institutions.
Kristen Stogniew, Esq., CFE
Partner
Kristen is a partner in the Financial Institution Advisory Group. Since 1995, she has been providing legal counsel, audit services in regulatory compliance and operations. In her leadership role, Kristen oversees internal coaching and training for Saltmarsh consultants. Provides guidance and education to compliance officers, BSA officers, executive management, and boards of directors. She serves as the primary facilitator and emcee for the Florida Bankers Association’s BSA and Consumer Compliance Conferences and leads peer groups, annual BSA Summit, and forums for the Georgia and Tennessee Bankers Associations.
Jason Keith, CIA, CISA
Partner
Jason is a partner with experience across technology risk consulting and information systems. He began his career in the technology field over 20 years ago, focusing on risk management and compliance. His primary areas of experience include providing technology risk consulting services to highly regulated industries, including financial institutions, healthcare, and the defense industrial base.
Jay Newsome, CPA
Partner
Jay is a partner of the team who provides audit and assurance services. He has over 20 years of experience providing audit and accounting services to financial institutions. Jay specializes in financial statement audits, internal audits, loan reviews, and consulting for the firm’s financial institution clients.
Sarah Oliver, CRCM
Director
Sarah is a director with experience in regulatory compliance and consulting services for financial institutions. She began her career in financial services with a strong focus on compliance reviews and regulatory frameworks. As a member of the firm’s Financial Institution Advisory Group with over 20 years of experience, Sarah specializes in compliance management systems, deposit and lending regulations, marketing practices, and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance. Before joining Saltmarsh, Sarah led regulatory change and implementation teams, gaining valuable hands-on experience at both community and regional banks.
Lorraine Faust, CRCM
Director
Lorraine is a director with experience across internal audit, compliance, and regulatory risk management. She began her career in the financial services industry over 30 years ago in internal audit before transitioning to a compliance and risk management role focusing on lending compliance, fair lending and responsible banking practices. Her primary areas of experience include supporting financial institutions of all sizes in managing fair lending and CRA responsibilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating risk.
Insights
IRS Releases FAQ on Paper Check Phase-Out
Written on 2/4/2026
OCC's New CRA Strategic Plan Proposal
Written on 1/21/2026
What the FDICIA's Part 363 Threshold Updates Mean for Banks
Written on 1/2/2026
Leading ALM & IRR Management: Best Practices for Financial Institutions
Written on 12/15/2025
Let's Talk
Questions about compliance, risk, or operational strategy? Looking for a partner who understands the demands of running a bank in today’s environment? We’re here to listen, advise, and act. Reach out today to connect with our team and learn how Saltmarsh can support your next step.