Matt Summers is a Managing Director at Bates Group with more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, primarily focused on state money transmitter licensing, regulatory affairs, and compliance program development. He leads client delivery initiatives and oversees licensing and training strategies within the Money Service Business Practice Area.
Matt is a subject matter expert on the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) and has extensive experience guiding clients through multi-state licensing processes, regulatory examinations, and compliance enhancements. He has built strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies and supports clients in strengthening BSA/AML compliance programs, improving operational controls, and navigating complex regulatory environments.
Matt is a consultant and subject matter expert in these Practice Areas and Services:
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Fintech and Banking Compliance
- Anti-Money Laundering
- BitLicense
- BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance
- Fraud & Risk Management
- Money Transmitter Licensing
- MSB Consulting
- Third Party Risk Managment
- Valuation
- Virtual and Cryptocurrency Compliance
Credentials
EXPERIENCE
Bates Group, 2021 - Present; Managing Director, 2025 – Present; Director, Client Delivery, 2024 - 2025; Director, Licensing & Training, 2021 - 2024
Corcom LLC, 2018 - 2021; Chief Operating Officer, 2020 – 2021; Compliance Director, 2019 – 2020; MSB Licensing Consultant, 2018 – 2019
Resurgent Capital Services LP, 2014 - 2017; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, 2017 – 2019; Portfolio Support Specialist, 2014 – 2017
Springleaf Financial Services, Financial Sales Representative, 2012 – 2014
EDUCATION
Master of Business and Technology (MBT), University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Organizational Leadership, Brevard College, Brevard, NC
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION/LICENSING
Project Management Certification