Porta Strategies Announces New Advisors Veronica Byrnes and Braden Schrag
Washington, DC | September 25, 2025 — Porta Strategies LLC is proud to welcome Veronica Byrnes and Braden Schrag to our growing team of expert advisors. Their appointments bring our advisory team to nine members, representing a diverse range of sectors including financial crime compliance, law enforcement, cybersecurity, human capital, and emerging technologies.
Veronica Byrnes, CAMS, joins Porta Strategies as a Sanctions & Fintech Advisor. With over two decades of global experience in financial crimes compliance, Veronica has led enterprise-wide initiatives in anti-money laundering (AML) and economic sanctions across banking, real estate, fintech, and money service businesses. Her multidisciplinary approach and strategic insight make her a trusted advisor in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and building resilient compliance frameworks.
Braden Schrag joins as a Law Enforcement Advisor, bringing deep operational and instructional expertise from his distinguished career in major metropolitan law enforcement. Braden is a sought-after speaker and educator, known for his ability to translate complex investigative and intelligence concepts into actionable strategies for both public and private sector audiences.
Their addition strengthens Porta Strategies’ mission to deliver high-impact, cross-sector solutions in financial crime risk management, sanctions compliance, export controls, and national security. We are excited to collaborate with Veronica and Braden as we continue to support our clients in navigating today’s most pressing illicit finance challenges.