Internal Controls Expert Witnesses

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Banking, Fraud - Mortgage expert, Lender Liability, Loan Servicing, Documentation, Commercial, Consumer, Bank operations, Banking practices, Banking standards, Compliance, AML BSA TRID RESPA TILA, Underwriting, Internal Controls, Standard of Care, Construction, Elder Financial, Banking Litigation, Bank Management, Bank Expert, Banking Expert Witness

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Banking executive with more than 40 years of hands-on experience in bank operations, management, and lending, including service as President and Chief Lending Officer with direct responsibility for credit decisions, underwriting, loan servicing, and operational oversight. My background includes executive responsibility for commercial lending, consumer lending, mortgage lending, retail banking operations, credit administration, loan underwriting, servicing practices, and regulatory compliance — functions frequently examined in litigation involving financial institutions, lenders, and mortgage companies. I have worked directly with outside counsel in contested matters and have served as a designated bank representative in depositions, regulatory inquiries, and trial proceedings. My experience includes evaluation of loan files, underwriting decisions, servicing records, internal controls, and compliance with generally accepted banking practices and institutional...

Los Angeles, California

Securities & Investments, Risk Management - Reg BI, Regulation Best Interest, FINRA Programs, FINRA Risk Hierarchy, Sales Practice Issues, FINRA Rules, SEC Rules, Internal Controls, Broker-Dealer Compliance, Broker-Dealer Supervision, Broker-Dealer Regulatory Issue, Written Supervisory Procedures, WSP, Risk Monitoring, Risk Mitigation

President and Founding Principal of Diles Consulting, Colleen has 25 + years of experience in the securities industry. Colleen worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for 22 years supervising both Examination and Risk Monitoring teams. Most recently, at FINRA, Colleen served as Risk Monitoring Director and Los Angeles Office Senior Leader. Prior to joining FINRA, Colleen held the position of Mutual Fund Administration Supervisor at Chase Global Fund Service Company in Boston, Massachusetts. During her tenure at FINRA, Colleen developed and enhanced company programs and processes and successfully worked with technology partners to create solutions to advance Risk Monitoring business needs. Additionally, Colleen served as the Los Angeles Regulatory Point of Contact and established relationships with federal and state regulators through stakeholder forums. This included regular interaction with national and regional SEC offices, State securities regulators, NAASA...

Woodland Hills, California

Accounting, Financial - cryptocurrency, fraud investigation, financial tracing, business valuation, commerical litigation, economic damages, internal controls, financial forensics, perquisite analysis, tracing funds, digital asset tracing, M&A analysis, insurance claim, partnership disputes, divorce accounting, trust accounting, lost profits, due diligence

Jeff A. Neumeister is a well-educated and experienced forensic expert and consultant in accounting, cryptocurrency, and financial advisory services. He is the managing partner at Kelly+Partners Burbank and a partner at Crypto Tax International Pvt. Ltd. Small organizations, startups, holding entities, high-net-worth individuals, and middle market companies, directly and through their retained counsel, have relied upon Jeff to identify problems, uncover frauds, plan successful exits, improve efficiencies, initiate and defend against litigation, and facilitate sustainable growth. Over his 25 years of professional experience, he has worked in firms ranging in size from large international entities to smaller regional practices. He has been a recurring speaker for conferences, webinars, private events and teaches as a professor in university in both undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, he has over 15 professional certifications and 5 graduate degrees.

Miami, Florida

Information Technology, Management - Business Operations, Procurement / Purchasing, ERP, Internal Controls, Software Engineering, Transportation, Custom Software Development, Database Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, Systems Integration, Environmental Monitoring, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Physical & Logical Security

H. Baird Lobree is a senior executive management and technology Consultant with over thirty-five years of professional experience. Create & execute business growth strategy, select & integrate information technology, implement management reporting, analytics, internal & environmental controls. Proven ability to assess multi-national business needs, design business models, develop operational action plans, achieve board & executive management consensus, execute on strategic solutions, technology infrastructure in numerous industries. Known for troubled company leadership, project and information technology turnarounds. Expert witness for complex business, systems, cybersecurity & environmental technology matters. Professional speaker and facilitator; able to work within international organizations to examine issues, create strategy, identify problems, implement solutions & achieve results. Baird has extensive industry experience & knowledge of financial services, air, sea & la...

Alpharetta, Georgia

Banking, Risk Management - Investigations, Litigation Support, Audits, Consumer Compliance, Personal Finance, Board Governance, Loans, Fraud, Trusts and Estates, Operations, Management Appraisal, Credit Administration, Internal Controls, Financial Performance, Enforcement Actions, Troubled Bank Resolution, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, Deposits

Dian Brown is a Banking Expert Witness with over 40 years of combined experience as a "National Bank Examiner" and banking consultant. This relevant and specialized experience enables her to have an excellent grasp of industry standards and practices. She is highly skilled in analyzing financial practices using examination of transaction records, internal policies, disclosures, contracts, etc. and determining if appropriate procedures were followed or lapses, mismanagement or regulatory violations. She is also very effective in explaining industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and the operational realities of financial institutions in individual and group settings. When performing Expert Witness work, she understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and delivering independent opinions supported by evidence. Dian also has four years of bank and FinTech consulting experience with Reference Point, LLC, a subsidiary of RGP, in New York, NY. There she served as the s...

Indianapolis, Indiana

Financial, Accounting - CPA, IFRS, CXO, Business Valuations, Internal Controls, CFF, MST, CM&AA, Valuations, Auditing, CVA, MPA, CEPA, Mergers & Acquistions, Compliance, ABV, CFO, Financial Forensics, Accounting

Christopher E. Denney 450 E. 96TH STREET, SUITE 500 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 (317) 581-6350 cdenney@silvermarkcpas-advisors.com CURRICULUM VITAE OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Managing Member, Silvermark CPAs & Advisors; Business Valuation Services; Litigation Support/Services; Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Services. EDUCATION/FACULTY University of Miami – Post Graduate Economic and Finance Studies 2023 DePauw University – Adjunct Profession of Economics 2016 Indiana University Master of Science – Taxation 2013 Master of Science – Professional Accountancy 2005 Ball State University Bachelor of Science – Accounting 1997 BUSINESS HISTORY Silvermark CPAs & Advisors – Managing Member September 2015 to present Chris has more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Silvermark, he represented three of the Big 4 accounting firms, some in leadership roles and a Fortune 500 Company as an officer. Some of his research has been nationally published, including a cover article fo...

Massachusetts

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

Currently providing litigation support and testifying services in civil and criminal matters regarding SEC accounting and reporting, financial fraud, internal control certification, Graham- Leach-Bliley and Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank matters, bank and loan accounting, MD&A, whistleblower matters, revenue recognition, and accounting and auditing malpractice. Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Co...

Bedford, New Hampshire

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

Currently providing litigation support and testifying services in civil and criminal matters regarding SEC accounting and reporting, financial fraud, internal control certification, Graham- Leach-Bliley and Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank matters, bank and loan accounting, MD&A, whistleblower matters, revenue recognition, and accounting and auditing malpractice. Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Co...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Accounting, Fraud - Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigation, Embezzlement, Litigation Support, Internal controls, Asset Misappropriation, Tracing & Reconstruction, Financial Statement Analysis, ERISA, Business Disputes, Divorce, Business Interruption Losses, Bankruptcy, Payroll Fraud, Bank Account Tracing, Financial crimes, Expert Witness, Estates

Alle Aldrich, CFE, MAFF, is a forensic accountant and fraud examiner with 15 years of experience conducting financial investigations, reconstructing records, and providing litigation support in civil and criminal matters. She specializes in fraud investigation, embezzlement, fund tracing, internal‑control failures, economic damages, ERISA fiduciary breaches, shareholder and partnership disputes, nonprofit fraud, divorce‑related financial analysis, and bankruptcy‑related examinations. Her background includes serving as a Forensic Accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where she supported complex financial‑crime investigations and collaborated with Special Agents and federal prosecutors. She later served as CEO and Forensic Accountant at Fact Finder Forensics, leading investigative engagements and managing firm operations. Prior to that, she founded and operated Calculating Destiny, a GAAP‑based accounting and controller‑services firm that also provided early‑stage fore...

Dallas, Texas

Accounting, Business Damages - PCAOB Audits, SEC Accounting, SEC Reporting, Private Company Audits, Accounting Standards (GAAP), Accountant's Professional Liability, Financial Statement Audits, Auditing Standards (GAAS), Accounting Fraud, Auditor Ethics and Independence Rules, Audit Quality Control Standards, Business Damages, Internal Controls, SOX

I graduated from Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas in 1983 and the University of North Texas in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master of Science Degree in Accounting (Emphasis in Audit). I received my CPA designation in Texas in 1993 and my CPA designation in Minnesota in 2000. I have over 30 years’ experience in general accounting, auditing of public and private companies, tax return preparation, financial statement preparation, SEC Reporting, and auditing under the audit standards of the AICPA and the PCAOB.  Big 4 audit experience  Signing Partner and Engagement Quality Review Partner experience  Contributing author to more than 65 audit guides and practice aids published by Thomson Reuters since 2007  Thomson Learning subject matter expert and instructor for SEC and PCAOB quarterly updates from 2015 through 2022  Testified in Federal District Court, State District Court and State Superior Court (Jury Trial), and the PCAOB Disciplinary B...