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A Business Advisor for Community Banks
Brown Edwards has the expertise to help your institution improve procedures, manage risks, avoid regulatory pitfalls, and improve earnings. In the world of banking and digital technology, institutions have to reimagine outdated practices, evaluate competitive models and support innovation to meet heightened expectations from consumers, businesses, and investors. As your trusted business advisor, it is our job to be by your side every step of the way. We help more than 60 community banks to pursue digital innovation, and stay competitive.
Maintain Compliance
Recognize &
Manage Risk
Establish
Controls
Advise &
Consult
Why Choose Brown Edwards
Experience Matters
We specialize in financial institutions and have more than 100 years of experience providing counsel to more than 60 institutions. Our team includes former bank management and lenders and several of our team members hold various designations, including Certified Loan Review Professional (CLRP) and Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certifications.
Our team members serve as exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers at industry associations, such as American Banking Association (ABA) and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), including representing the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland and Ohio.


Services We Provide
Compliance (Regulatory and NACHA)
Internal & External Audits
Internal Control Consulting (FDICIA and SOX)
BSA and BSA Model Validation
Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Audits
CECL Model Validation and Loan Review
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Alan Landes, CPA, CBA
Partner, Practice Leader
Alan Landes, CPA, CBA
Partner, Practice Leader

Jason Ross, CPA
Partner
Jason Ross, CPA
Partner

Norman D. Yoder, CPA
Partner, Practice Leader
Norman D. Yoder, CPA
Partner, Practice Leader

Thomas A. Puryear, Jr., CPA, CGMA
Partner
Thomas A. Puryear, Jr., CPA, CGMA
Partner
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