USASI Staff

Larry Slonina - President

Larry attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and earned his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Larry began his career serving as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve, and entered the commercial banking industry five years later. During his thirty (30) years as a commercial banker, Larry established underwriting policies, wrote procedures manuals, and developed standards specifically required for lending to the check-cashing and small loan industries. He trained colleagues on how to service those markets, and directed numerous large-scale projects for LaSalle Bank, Banco Popular, and others. At the urging of many banking clients, Larry formed U.S. Advisory Services, Inc. in April 2001 to provide business and compliance consulting to the financial services industry. In 2004, Larry acquired the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation.

Throughout his career, he has formed relationships with key industry leaders nationwide, and is known and respected for his knowledge, responsiveness, insight, integrity and ability to get things done. He has participated as a speaker, panelist, and instructor at several trade association programs and acted as an expert witness regarding valuations of businesses and bank discontinuance. He has authored several articles in various industry-related publications.

Chris Slonina - Management Consultant

Chris earned her Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University. She spent thirty (30) years at Fortune 500 companies leading major business projects focused on achieving operating efficiencies through process improvements. She is experienced in strategic business planning and acquisition assessments, and recognized for her ability to help clients leverage technology to support business growth.

Dan Hoyer - Vice President, Compliance

After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, Dan began his career at USASI in August 2003. Within a year, he assumed responsibility for the company’s Compliance Division. He has enhanced existing products and developed new products and services for clients nationwide. Dan has conducted over forty (40) compliance training seminars (where class sizes ranged from fifteen (15) to fifty (50) employees), performed over sixty (60) independent, anti-money laundering compliance audits, written over forty (40) compliance manuals, and created a transaction monitoring system for over one hundred eighty (180) MSB locations nationwide. He has attended numerous conferences and conventions as both an exhibitor and attendee (at times, on behalf of clients). In 2004, Dan acquired the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation.

Bobbi Loiacano – Administrative Assistant

After working as a systems administrator in the energy industry for over twenty (20) years, Bobbi joined the USASI team in March 2005. She handles a myriad of tasks, from producing detailed reports to providing client support, assuring the business operates efficiently and effectively.

Nikki Elatkin – Compliance Assistant

Nikki joined USASI’s compliance support staff in September 2005. She is responsible for reviewing transaction records, filing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), filing (and re-filing) MSB registrations, and numerous additional tasks in an effort to maintain the compliance programs of over two dozen companies. She has assisted with the development of a database used to monitor wire transfer activity, and is knowledgeable about anti-money laundering, protection of consumer privacy, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations and requirements. Nikki earned her Associates Degree in May 2006.