“We are honored to be ranked on NJBIZ’s Fast 50 list,” says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing.  “We wouldn’t be the successful company we are today without the integrity and drive from our employees.  We thank our dedicated team for their hard work, and for all of our clients who have trusted us over the years.”

NJBIZ is the leading business journal in New Jersey that is known for honoring local top business professionals.  Their Fast 50 award ranks New Jersey companies by combining their dollar growth with the percentage of growth from year to year.  The ranking disregards product, size and years of business by focusing on the fast-growing achievements made by local businesses.

ARC Risk and Compliance is a veteran-owned small business that specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, anti-terrorism compliance, and the technologies that support these.  NJBIZ recognizes the company by honoring them as one of the top fifty fastest growing companies in New Jersey.

For more information on NJBIZ and their events honoring local companies, visit https://njbiz.com/lists/.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About NJBIZ:

NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, produces a weekly print edition, as well as providing 24/7 business news coverage through its website and multiple daily e-newsletters.  The publication is well-known throughout the state for its events honoring New Jersey’s top business professionals.  To learn more about NJBIZ, visit https://njbiz.com/.

“As a company, we are honored that ARC Risk and Compliance was recognized as one of the top Entrepreneurial Companies in America,” says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing. “As first-time recipients, we are excited to be apart of the Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America. We wouldn’t be here without the dedication and ambition of our President, Lorenzo Masi. Coupled with Lorenzo’s drive, our customers have faith in us; without them, our employees and our strategic partners we wouldn’t be able to consider ourselves part of Entrepreneur360™.”

ARC Risk and Compliance is a veteran-owned small business that specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, anti-terrorism compliance, and the technologies that support these regulations. ARC Risk and Compliance uses a unique strategy by focusing on technology and compliance in order to provide support the client’s both the compliance and IT departments in order to mitigate risk and comply with the highest standards. Entrepreneur magazine recognized the company for their management efficiency, revenue, business valuation among a few other categories.

“Every entrepreneur knows that a healthy business isn’t just about growth. It’s about being well-rounded—growing your culture and your system as strongly as you grow your revenue,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. “That’s why we’re excited to celebrate these companies with our fifth annual Entrepreneur360™ ranking. The companies that make the list have pushed boundaries with their innovative ideas, fostered strong company cultures,

impacted their communities for the better, strengthened their brand, and grown impressively as a result.”

Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently owned companies, using proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure five metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship—innovation, growth, leadership, impact and business valuation.

To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

For additional details on the Entrepreneur 360 List and the companies recognized, visit: www.entrepreneur.com/360.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About Entrepreneur Media Inc.:

For 41 years, Entrepreneur Media Inc. has been serving the entrepreneurial community by providing comprehensive coverage of business and personal success through original content and events. Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, GreenEntrepreneur.com, and publishing imprint Entrepreneur Press provides solutions, information, inspiration and education read by millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners worldwide. To learn more about Entrepreneur Media Inc, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Entrepreneur and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/entmagazine.

“ARC Risk and Compliance is continually growing at a steady rate and we are proud to be recognized by NJBIZ as a top Technology Consultant,” says Rochelle Castagna, Vice President of Marketing at ARC Risk and Compliance.  “Technology is one of the three languages we speak making it essential to the services we provide.  This ranking by NJBIZ validates the commitment we take in providing the best services to our clients.”

NUBIZ is the leading weekly business journal for New Jersey businesses and is known for honoring top business professionals.  In this week’s journal, they highlighted the technology consultant services of ARC Risk and Compliance.  The company offers consulting services focused on anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance and then technology that supports those services.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About NJBIZ:

NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, produces a weekly print edition, as well as providing 24/7 business news coverage through its website and multiple daily e-newsletters.  The publication is well-known throughout the state for its events honoring New Jersey’s top business professionals.  To learn more about NJBIZ, visit https://njbiz.com/.

“We are grateful to celebrate, for the second year in a row, the hard work and achievements of our employees and management,” said Lorenzo Masi, ARC Risk and Compliance President and CEO.  “Everyone at ARC is committed to helping our clients reach a high standard of financial compliance.  It is an honor to be included in the mere one quarter of the companies who make the list twice in a row.”

ARC Risk and Compliance is a veteran-owned small business that specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, anti-terrorism compliance, and the technologies that support these.  Inc. 5000 recognized the company’s 321% of revenue growth in the past three years and their perseverance on making the list two years in a row.  The company was also ranked #31 for the top New Jersey Companies.

“We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our clients and strategic partners,” said Masi.  “Without our team, clients, and partners we are able to see tremendous growth year after year.”

Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent and an aggregate revenue of $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years. A complete list of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About Inc. and the Inc. 5000:

The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

“We are so proud to be named, for the second year in a row, one of the top Privately Held Companies in New Jersey,” says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing. “Thanks to our customers, partners, and employees, we can consider our company as one of the top Privately Held Companies in New Jersey.”

NJBIZ is considered New Jersey’s leading business journal. This week’s edition highlights the top 250 Privately Held Companies in New Jersey for 2019. The journal highlights the annual revenue for 2018 and the percentage change from the year prior. The journal is well-known for their variety of events honoring local New Jersey companies.

For more information on NJBIZ and their events honoring local companies, visit https://njbiz.com/lists/.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About NJBIZ:

NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, produces a weekly print edition, as well as providing 24/7 business news coverage through its website and multiple daily e-newsletters. The publication is well-known throughout the state for its events honoring New Jersey’s top business professionals. To learn more about NJBIZ visit https://njbiz.com/.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to be the principal speaker and sponsor of the Northern New Jersey ACAMS Chapter,” says Rochelle Castagna, Vice President of Marketing at ARC Risk and Compliance.  “We take pride in being able to share our experience with others.”

The Northern New Jersey ACAMS Chapter provides learning events throughout the year to foster industry participation and professional growth.  This meeting will be focused on the FinCEN rule and the impacts it has made over the last year.  William Schlameuss will go into further detail about the significant implications for understanding of beneficial ownership, PEPs, and other related topics to Customer Due Diligence.

ARC Risk and Compliance’s William Schlameuss has over twenty years of regulatory compliance, including BSA, AML, and OFAC, as well as extensive experience with state and federal banking regulators in exam preparation, assistance and response, and assistance in the remediation of written agreements for clients.  At the Northern New Jersey ACAMS Chapter Meeting, Schlameuss will be presenting on the issues surrounding Customer Due Diligence, including the broader concept of CIP.

To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance’s participation in ACAMS Northern New Jersey Chapter, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com/event/cdd-the-complexities-of-customer-due-diligence-and-the-5th-pillar/ or https://www.acams.org/acams-chapters/northern-new-jersey/#events.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® (ACAMS®):

ACAMS is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention professionals from a wide range of industries, with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS certification is one of the most widely recognized AML certifications among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit acams.org for more information.

“We are proud to sponsor the New Jersey Bankers Association and BSA Committee,” says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing.  “We are always thrilled to be able to share our experience and knowledge with others.”

NJBankers primary mission is to represent their members interests before state and federal government and regulatory authorities.  In addition, NJBankers provides their members with services and support in public and media relations, education and employee health insurance benefit programs.  The organization promotes sound business practices and hosts forums for the free exchange of ideas and experiences.

ARC Risk and Compliance’s William Schlameuss has over twenty years of regulatory compliance, including BSA, AML, and OFAC, as well as extensive experience with state and federal banking regulators in exam preparation, assistance and response, and assistance in the remediation of written agreements for clients.  At the BSA Committee Meeting, Schlameuss will be discussing the issues that surround customer due diligence, and corresponding banking, and higher risk individuals

To learn more about New Jersey Bankers Association, visit https://www.njbankers.com/.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com

About New Jersey Bankers Association:

Founded more than 115 years ago, the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) is a trade association representing 91 banks and 200 service providers.  NJBankers provides a variety of services to members including government relations at both the state and the national levels; education and professional development, and employee health and welfare insurance benefit programs through its licensed insurance brokerage facility, Bankers Cooperative Group.

“We are all so overwhelmed by such positive feedback we’ve received these past couple of weeks,” says ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing, Rochelle Castagna.  “Last week, we surpassed our increased goal of twenty care packages by thirty-four! Hearing what this fundraiser means to our employees and clients, it just makes sense to increase our goal to $1,050; which would provide seventy care packages for our heroes.”

With just under two weeks left until Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2019, ARC Risk and Compliance has increased their original by seven times.  Back in March, the company announced they were creating a fundraiser in honor of Armed Forces Day approaching.  Through Operation Gratitude, the company formed a fundraising page to give back to those who serve our country.  To access ARC Risk and Compliance’s fundraiser through Operation Gratitude, visit https://giving.operationgratitude.com/fundraiser/2033148.

“We are so thankful for the participation we have seen these past few weeks,” says Castagna.  “Being a veteran owned company, we are so grateful to provide such positive support toward an organization that means so much to our ideals.  We would like to thank all of those who are supporting us to reach our final goal.  Please continue to spread the word and help us support our armed forces.”

For more information about operation gratitude and the impact they have on deployed service men and women, visit www.operationgratitude.com.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About Operation Gratitude:

Operation Gratitude’s mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide.  Operation Gratitude sends individually addressed Care Packages to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen deployed overseas, and many more.  Operation Gratitude provides civilians a way to say, “Thank You”.  To learn more about Operation Gratitude visit https://operationgratitude.com.

“We are thankful to the Executive Chapter Board for the opportunity to sponsor, exhibit, and speak at the 3^rd annual one-day conference,” says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing.  “As a company, one of our guiding philosophies is to educate and encourage others to mindfully manage their own risk, own their models, and do so holistically.”

ACAMS Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s 3^rd Annual One-Day Conference is an all-day learning event for those interested in learning more about AML related topics.  Some topics for the event include: regulatory hot topics, AML model validations, crypto-currencies, human trafficking update, and more.

ARC Risk and Compliance’s Dr. Frank Masi has over ten years of experience working in the BSA, AML, and OFAC regulatory environment.  Dr. Masi has presented to more than twenty national conferences associated to AML and OFAC regulatory requirements.  At the ACAMS Greater Philadelphia Learning Conference, Dr. Masi is teaching ambitious individuals about compliance and requirements of regulations and how important validating your AML model is the key to success of your AML program.

To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance’s participation in ACAMS Greater Philadelphia Chapter, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com/event/acams-greater-philadelphia-chapter-3rd-annual-one-day-conference/.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® (ACAMS®):

ACAMS is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention professionals from a wide range of industries, with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS certification is one of the most widely recognized AML certifications among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit acams.org for more information.

“On behalf of ARC Risk and Compliance, we would like to say ‘thank you’”, says Rochelle Castagna, ARC Risk and Compliance Vice President of Marketing.  “Our deepest appreciation goes out to all those that have helped a cause so close to our hearts.  We are so grateful to have sponsored seventy-six care packages to send to deployed Military Personnel in honor of Armed Forces Day tomorrow.”

When the company created the fundraiser on April 15^th, 2019 through Operation Gratitude, they had set a goal of funding ten care packages.  After just one week, ARC Risk and Compliance saw tremendous support and the company was able to meet their goal.  Soon after doubling their initial goal, the company was, again, able to surpass that goal.  With two weeks left until their deadline, ARC Risk and Compliance had announced they were increasing their goal to a total of seventy care packages to deployed military personnel.

“We were overwhelmed by the positive feedback and support we received throughout this journey,” says Castagna. “We are honored to collaborate with Operation Gratitude and truly humbled by the support from our clients and employees.”

Through Operation Gratitude’s website, the company wanted to give back by forming a fundraising page in hopes to send multiple care packages to those deployed heroes in honor of Armed Forces Day on May 18^th, 2019.  Access to the fundraiser can be found at https://giving.operationgratitude.com/fundraiser/2033148.

“Bridging the civilian-military divide is achievable, because our country is full of tremendously generous and patriotic citizens who passionately want to make a difference and express their appreciation and support for those who serve,” says Kevin Schmiegel, Operation Gratitude Chief Executive Officer. “Operation Gratitude would like to thank you for your generosity and continued support.”

For more information about the impact of gratitude at operation gratitude, visit www.operationgratitude.com.

About ARC Risk and Compliance:

ARC Risk and Compliance is a certified veteran-owned specialized consulting firm that is dedicated to assisting financial institutions maintain or improve their anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism compliance. They assist their clients by providing project-based consultative projects, including conducting model validations of their AML programs, AML independent reviews, AML risk assessments, tuning and false positive exercises, AML remediation projects such as look-back projects, or specialized AML staffing for full-time or part-time temporary projects. Their clients include large multi-national financial institutions, U.S. branches of foreign banks, community banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, AML software vendors, and generalized staffing firms. To learn more about ARC Risk and Compliance, visit https://www.arcriskandcompliance.com.

About Operation Gratitude:

Operation Gratitude’s mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide.  Operation Gratitude sends individually addressed Care Packages to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen deployed overseas, and many more.  Operation Gratitude provides civilians a way to say, “Thank You”.  To learn more about Operation Gratitude, visit https://operationgratitude.com.