Lisa Summerbell, CPA, CFE, CAMS, CFCS

Strategic Advisor | Financial Crime Compliance Expert | Global Risk & Investigations Specialist

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With over three decades of experience spanning accounting, auditing, and forensic investigations, Lisa Summerbell brings deep expertise to the ever-evolving world of financial crime compliance. Her work has empowered both US and UK-based financial institutions—from traditional banks to fintech and crypto-native platforms—to navigate complex regulatory environments and strengthen global anti-financial crime frameworks.

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Lisa joined MSB Compliance Inc. in 2020, bringing her fraud investigation acumen and deep compliance expertise to the frontlines of the global fight against financial crime. She played a central role in developing one of the first U.S.-focused risk assessment modules to directly integrate FinCEN’s National AML Priorities—a transformative advancement in helping AML Officers understand how criminals can exploit their financial institution to steal, launder, conceal, and move illicit funds. This groundbreaking module is now embedded in the Arctic Risk Assessment Platform, enabling firms to digitize their risk assessments and leverage predictive insights to proactively detect and mitigate emerging threats.

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She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State University and holds a range of leading industry credentials:

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• CPA (Licensed in Georgia)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

• Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)

• Crypto Compliance Specialization, ACFCS
   

Lisa is an active member of several global professional bodies, including the AICPA, ACFE, ACAMS, and ACFCS, where she remains a passionate advocate for ethical innovation and risk-conscious growth in financial services.

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🔍 Driven by curiosity. Grounded in integrity. Focused on building stronger, safer financial ecosystems.