Erica Brennan Joins FS Vector

FS Vector appoints fintech and payments expert Erica Brennan as managing principal on licensing team.

Michael Webb | June 26, 2025

Erica Brennan, Managing Principal, FS Vector

Financial services consulting firm FS Vector has announced the addition of Erica Brennan as Managing Principal on the licensing team.
In her role, Brennan will leverage her fintech and payments background to guide FS Vector’s clients through complex licensing, product and regulatory requirements. "Erica brings a wealth of experience in licensing and regulatory compliance to FSV, and we are confident she will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing team,” said John Beccia, CEO of FSV. “Her proficiency working with both emerging and established players in the fintech and payments sectors positions her perfectly to support our clients’ efforts to obtain the necessary licenses and ensure full regulatory compliance throughout the process. We’re excited to bring Erica on board to further strengthen our capabilities and continue delivering strategic, informed guidance to our clients.”

Brennan has more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of law, regulation, technology and finance. She most recently served as Chief Counsel, Transactions at Circle Internet Financial, LLC, where she supported stablecoin, crypto, and blockchain initiatives and worked closely with product teams to navigate emerging regulatory frameworks. Prior to this, Brennan held senior roles at Linden Lab, Change Healthcare and Paul Hastings LLP, where she gained experience advising clients on state and federal payments regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance.

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