Wolf & Company, P.C., a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm, announced today Nelson Obando will lead the dedicated Artificial Intelligence Practice. Built to meet clients at their current stage of maturity, the practice supports organizations as they move from AI exploration to responsible scale with a governance-first approach.
Organizations are under growing pressure to leverage AI safely, responsibly, and at scale. According to a recent survey of financial institutions published by Wolf & Company, 100% of respondents are exploring or actively investing in AI in 2026, with 40% saying that establishing their AI strategy and roadmap is their primary priority. At the same time, they feel an obligation to do so responsibly, with AI governance and risk controls as key considerations.
“Organizations don’t need more AI hype; they need practical guidance on where to start, how to govern responsibly, and how to create measurable value,” said Nelson Obando, Principal at Wolf & Company. “Wolf & Company’s Artificial Intelligence Practice was built to help clients move forward with confidence — and with strategy, governance, and risk management aligned from the start.”
Wolf & Company delivers services both virtually and on-site, with an initial focus on clients in complex and highly regulated industries. As Practice lead, Obando brings deep experience across enterprise technology, data and AI platforms, and executive advisory. His past portfolio spans Dell Technologies, Hitachi Vantara, and Capital One, where he partnered with business and technology leaders to design human-centric, scalable solutions that drive measurable outcomes across diverse industries.
“The AI Governance Assessment has been instrumental to our success embracing AI solutions,” said John Kowal, SVP Chief Technology Officer of Peapack Private Bank & Trust. “It showed that we could lean into AI in a responsible, well-guided way with precise policy and strong oversight of our use cases. Wolf & Company’s expertise in AI risk resulted in a clear and actionable program that enables us to keep innovating confidently.”
For more information, visit Wolf & Company’s website at: https://www.wolfandco.com/services/digital/artificial-intelligence/.
About Wolf & Company, P.C.
Wolf & Company, P.C. is a top 100 national advisory, assurance, and tax firm with several industry-focused practices. For 115 years, the firm has guided clients through complex regulatory landscapes and economic changes. With a foundation built on integrity and deep industry expertise, Wolf & Company provides tailored solutions designed to help clients confidently navigate what’s next. Learn more at www.wolfandco.com.
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