A boutique firm offering custom financial crime consulting services
Transforming financial crime into a strategic advantage, delivering tangible results that meet today's needs in an era of AI.
ABOUT BRAINS CAPITAL
Financial Crime experts for businesses of all sizes
At Brains Capital, our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in a highly regulated landscape. We provide tailored strategies that enhance efficiency and drive growth.
We deliver what you need
We believe in a collaborative approach to advisory services. Brains Capital works closely with its clients to understand their needs and challenges to develop custom and actionable plans.
WHO WE ARE
Different types of Brains
From various industry backgrounds, including large Financial Institutions, credit bureaus, software providers, and Big 4 firms, we have created a specialized team of industry experts with all the skills your organization could ever require.
Our clients appreciate our combined skill set, which helps move projects forward and build effective controls.
MELANIE GAGNE
FOUNDER & CEO
Melanie has been in the Financial Crime industry for over 20 years. She founded Brains Capital after spending years seeing fraud and AML Compliance evolve across all industries.
Her team is adapting programs and strategies to address today's fast-paced financial-crime attacks, turning evolving risk into a foundation for stronger, smarter, and more scalable protection.
JEFFREY HACKETT
HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONS
Jeffrey is a leader in financial crime, artificial intelligence, and data analytics with over 18 years of experience and has obtained his ACFCS. He has held managerial positions and worked on many large-scale projects in his field. He always takes an analytical approach to risk management.
PURVI RASTOGI
DIRECTOR ADVISORY
Purvi is a well-versed Financial Crime expert with over 15 years of experience and the ACFE, CAMS, and ACFCS certifications. She specializes in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, building complete Programs and Operations for her clients.
ANNE-MARIE KELLY
SR. DIRECTOR ADVISORY
Anne-Marie is a seasoned executive specializing in KYC fraud strategies, AML compliance, and digital identity security. With 25+ years of experience, she advises global organizations on mitigating fraud risk and enhancing customer protection.
ALLISON BALIIE
DIRECTOR ADVISORY
Allison is a senior-level compliance professional with more than 20 years of international compliance experience. Her background spans AML, anti-bribery and corruption, name screening (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media), enhanced due diligence, and the design of compliance programs, policies, and training.
SEAN PARKER
DIRECTOR ADVISORY
Sean is a seasoned Financial Crime Specialist with over a decade of experience. He obtained his CFE and CAMS designations and is a payment, reporting, and transaction monitoring specialist who has worked for several large financial institutions.