Episode Details

In this episode, Jim Petkovits, Vice President of Education at Wespay, sits down with Jerry Adona, CTP and Senior Solutions Consultant at Alkami, to explore how financial institutions can help combat human trafficking. From leveraging KYC and data analytics, to spotting red flags and trusting your “Spidey Senses,” Jerry shares actionable insights on how banks and credit unions can be the first line of defense against one of the world’s most devastating crimes, in this must-listen episode for financial professionals committed to protecting their institutions and communities.

Find the resource from FinCEN that Jerry suggested, "Guidance on Recognizing Activity that May be Associated with Human Smuggling and Human Trafficking – Financial Red Flags," at https://www.fincen.gov/resources/advisories/fincen-advisory-fin-2014-a008 

For more information about Alkami, please visit https://info.alkami.com/l/778723/2025-05-12/3nflch

If you are interested in becoming a Wespay Member, more information can be found on our website at https://www.mywespay.org/public/s/about-wespay/membership