About Us

Our Background

Obsidian Risk Advisors was established to meet the growing demand for discreet, high-level advisory in financial crime, reputational risk, and institutional compliance. Our leadership has supported global banks, investment firms, universities, and governments navigating high-stakes regulatory and geopolitical environments. Our Managing Principal, Brett Erickson, is appointed to the Board of DePaul University Driehaus College of Business, Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Center for Compliance Studies.

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With backgrounds spanning traditional finance, investment, regulatory consulting, and academic and cultural governance, our team brings together credentialed expertise across anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC), offshore structures, and reputational defense. Our advisors hold a multitude of advanced certifications and expertise including CAMS, CAMS-RM, CGSS, CFE, WMCP, GRCP, GRCA, IRMP, multiple STEP certifications, as well as multiple ICA-Specialist certifications. In addition, our advising team also holds the FINRA Series 3, Series 7, and Series 66. Executive Education has been completed through Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, and NYIF.

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Obsidian is built on the principle that effective risk strategy requires more than technical compliance, it demands institutional fluency, discretion, and alignment with long-term governance objectives.

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Learn more about our Managing Principal, Brett Erickson