Who we are

At JKB & Associates Consulting, we believe effective compliance consulting starts with relationships, practical experience, and trust. Our firm was built on decades of real-world banking and regulatory compliance experience, with a focus on helping financial institutions navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence and clarity.

What started as an unlikely friendship eventually evolved into a professional partnership built on shared values, mutual trust, and a genuine passion for helping institutions solve difficult problems. After working side-by-side for nearly a decade in the regulatory compliance department of a growing community bank, we developed a collaborative approach grounded in operational reality, practical risk management, and strong communication.

Today, we bring that same approach to every client engagement. Our experience spans regulatory compliance, BSA/AML program management, fraud prevention, risk mitigation, investigations, training, operational oversight, and regulatory examinations. We have helped community banks navigate evolving regulatory expectations, assisted businesses in strengthening internal controls and protecting assets, and supported attorneys and clients through complex litigation and investigative matters. Whether you are part of a small institution or a multi-billion-dollar organization, we help leadership teams strategically strengthen compliance programs, prepare for examinations, respond to regulatory concerns, and navigate difficult compliance matters with practical, experience-driven guidance. And along the way, we like to think you’ll enjoy working with us.

Our backgrounds complement one another in a way that benefits our clients. Kevin Byrne, Founder and CEO, brings more than four decades of experience in banking compliance, operations, investigations, and risk management, including leadership roles as Chief Compliance Officer and extensive experience developing institution-wide compliance programs. Prior to banking, Kevin served as a police officer and investigator with the New Orleans Police Department, experience that continues to shape his practical and investigative approach to compliance matters.

Seth Dingas brings extensive experience in BSA/AML compliance, regulatory consulting, fraud prevention, and compliance training. In addition to leadership experience within financial institutions, Seth currently serves in a senior consulting and training role within the financial technology industry, helping institutions develop risk-based compliance strategies and training programs. His background in education and leadership development helps translate complex regulatory expectations into practical solutions institutions can actually implement.

In addition to our direct experience, we maintain strong relationships with experienced professionals across the compliance, legal, investigative, and financial services industries, allowing us to bring additional insight and specialized expertise to engagements when needed.

While our technical expertise is important, we believe our clients value something even more: accessibility, honesty, responsiveness, and practical guidance. We understand the pressures institutions and businesses face because we have lived them ourselves. Our goal is not simply to identify issues, but to help clients move forward with confidence through thoughtful partnership and real-world solutions.

Whether supporting a compliance review, preparing for an examination, providing expert analysis, or serving as an ongoing advisory resource, we approach every engagement with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to helping our clients succeed.