Francis is a Partner at Moss Adams who has practiced public accounting with a focus on risk and compliance consulting since 1994. He concentrates on risk mitigation activities relating to information technology and security. His expertise includes the application of industry-specific cybersecurity frameworks including the payment card industry (PCI-DSS) security framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, AICPA’s system and organization controls (SOC 1-2-3) guidance, and others.

Francis helps his clients develop a comprehensive approach to information security and technology controls, which may include cost-benefit or system analyses, compliance and internal controls reviews, project management and quality assurance, business process reengineering, penetration testing, external operational assessments, policy development, or financial audits. He works with clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, communications, and life sciences.

Lilian has over 30 years of legal, insurance and risk management experience in the professional liability arena, with a specific focus on Independent Broker-Dealers and RIAs.  As a litigator, claims director, underwriter, and insurance broker, Lilian has developed a deep understanding of this industry, which she has parlayed into the development of IBDC-RIAC. 

IBDC-RIAC is an organization comprised of security defense law firms, compliance, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, ERISA and insurance consultants, the “Member Firms”, that work collaboratively to defend and support IBDs and RIAs.  IBD and RIA members have access to complimentary hotline services, seminars, webinars and an annual risk management conference, provided by the IBDC-RIAC Alliance Members.   The distinguishing feature of IBDC-RIAC is the high level of expertise among the Alliance Member Firms and their willingness to work together in concert for the benefit of IBDs and RIAs.