Category: Financial Services

BGR Welcomes Connor Dunn as Vice President

Posted on by Ally Korpela

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2026) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s premier bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, announced today that Connor Dunn has joined its Financial Services and Tax Practice as a Vice President. Connor brings extensive legislative experience as a senior committee staffer in both the House and Senate, at the Departments of the Treasury and Housing and Urban Development, and as a policy expert in the private sector.  

“We are very excited to have Connor join the team,” BGR President Erskine Wells said. “His experience in the administration, on Capitol Hill, and in the private sector will help guide clients on a range of critical issues including housing and mortgage finance, insurance, financial technology, and banking regulation.”   

Prior to joining BGR, Connor served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Banking & Finance, within the Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of the Treasury. In this role, he served as a chief liaison between Treasury and Congress, advising the Secretary and senior Trump administration officials on legislative and policy strategy. Further, Connor played a lead role in the Senate confirmation process for key Treasury nominees and other financial regulators.  

Connor has also spent time in the private sector, representing financial services clients before Congress and federal agencies. While on Capitol Hill, Connor served in senior roles on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and House Financial Services Committee. As the Policy Director for Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), he served as a key advisor in crafting the Committee’s housing, insurance, and consumer finance policy agenda. During his time in the House of Representatives, Connor worked as a Senior Professional Staff Member for Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and played a key role in the development and passage of the housing provisions in every bipartisan COVID-19 response bill. During this time, he also served as a policy lead for the House Republicans’ Jobs and Economy Task Force.  

During President Trump’s first term, Connor served as a Policy Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and within the Department’s Office of Congressional Affairs. He began his career on the government relations team at the National Multifamily Housing Council.  

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BGR Group Announces Four New Firm Principals 

Posted on by Rae Parsons

Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2026) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s premier bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, announced today that Raghav Aggarwal, Keagan Ames, Scott Eisner, and Syd Terry have been elected by their colleagues to be firm Principals.

“Raghav, Keaghan, Scott, and Syd exemplify the work ethic and collegiality that make BGR Group great,” BGR President Erskine Wells said. “They provide outstanding service to their clients and are outstanding colleagues to us all. We are proud to call Raghav, Keaghan, Scott, and Syd teammates and congratulate them on this honor.”

Raghav is part of the Health and Life Sciences practice where he helps clients manage policy challenges related to access and reimbursement policy. Keaghan works with the Financial Services and Tax practice where he advises clients on financial services, agriculture, and tax matters. Scott works within the International and Trade practice where he advises clients on international business and global challenges. Syd works with the Commerce and Infrastructure practice where he helps clients navigate telecommunications, consumer safety, and competition policy challenges.

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BGR Announces Three Promotions

Posted on by Rae Parsons

Congratulations are in order! Today, BGR is proud to announce the promotions of Ellen Brown, Ansley Haulbrook, and Anna Reese Couhig.

Ellen will serve as a Director with the State and Local Advocacy Practice, Ansley will serve as a Policy Analyst with the Financial Services and Tax Practice, and Anna Reese will serve as a Policy Analyst with the Appropriations and State and Local Advocacy Practices!

Thank you to Ellen, Ansley, and Anna Reese for their hard work and dedication!

New Financial Services and Tax Practice

Posted on by Skylar Rubin

BGR Group Financial Services is now Financial Services and Tax!

Read our latest analysis on reconciliation and tax below:

Reconciliation and Tax Recap

Matt Hoffmann Rejoins BGR Group as Co-Head of Financial Services Practice Group

Posted on by Rae Parsons

Senior Republican Financial services expert will focus on blockchain technology, banking, capital markets, and digital assets.

Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2024) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s premiere bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, announced today that Matt Hoffmann is returning to the firm as a Principal and Co-Head of its Financial Services practice. Most recently, Matt served as Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs for Digital Asset, a blockchain technology company. He has also served in several high-profile positions on Capitol Hill including as the Republican Staff Director for the House Financial Services Committee and as a senior advisor in the Office of the Speaker of the House. In his role with BGR’s Financial Services practice, Matt will focus on issues including banking, capital markets, digital assets, regulation of the crypto industry, and renewal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Investment Act (TCJA).

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt back to the BGR team,” BGR Group Chairman and CEO Bob Wood said. “Matt is an outstanding colleague and true expert when it comes to financial services, budget, and fiscal policy. He will be a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients as we navigate upcoming tax and financial services policy debates.”

Matt is a Capitol Hill veteran who has served in key roles on both the House and Senate side. As the Staff Director for the House Financial Services Committee, he was the chief advisor to Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and helped manage committee business including its response to the 2023 banking crisis, advancement of capital market reforms, and creation of the first-ever Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee. Matt was also instrumental in the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), and other legislation including the Expanding Access to Capital Act, and the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act. During his previous stint at BGR Group, Matt worked across practice groups, including with the Health and Life Sciences and Financial Services practice groups, where he provided policy analysis and strategic counsel to clients. Prior to that, Matt served as Policy Director at the Senate Finance Committee and as a senior advisor to former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) during his service on the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees, and eventually in the Speaker’s office.

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BGR Tax Talk

Posted on by Rae Parsons

Bipartisanship seems to be breaking out in Washington thanks to taxes. Earlier this week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced a significant bipartisan, bicameral agreement on business and individual tax relief. Dive deeper into the recent bill, hear from BGR experts Steven Pfrang and Joel Bailey, and learn about what’s next in BGR’s latest product: BGR Tax Talk.

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