John Wiethorn | Head of Financial Crime Compliance & AML/BSA Officer
Gusto

John Wiethorn is the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and AML/BSA Officer at Gusto. Recognized as one of the "Top Voices in Risk 2025," by Taktile, his background includes AML/BSA roles at Wise, Navigant Consulting, and American Express, along with trial experience as a criminal prosecutor. A former professional actor, John brings a unique perspective to complex compliance challenges. He holds CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CCI (Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator), and PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I) certifications, and is admitted to the Utah and Arizona State Bars. John earned his J.D. from the University of Utah and his undergraduate degree from the City College of New York (CUNY).

Appearances:

Identity Week America - Day 1 @ 13:40

Panel: The unified front: Coordinating best practices to prevent rising fraud risks

Review trends in identity theft and fraud, their impact on individuals, and how to educate and protect consumers effectively
How can you effectively balance friction and risk in authentication processes. Which of these two is most pertinent to consumers?
Is there a one-size fits all V&A approach for consumers and employees or does each subsect need different processes?
What current initiatives are being implemented to improve the detection of fraud across the US?
Assess the role of government entities, telcos, and private sector commpanies in implementing effective V&A systems

Moderator: John Wiethorn, Head of Financial Crime Compliance & AML/BSA Officer, Gusto