Independent, Court-Tested Investigations
When allegations of misconduct arise within a business—whether theft, fraud, harassment, or discrimination—the stakes are high. Mishandled investigations can lead to litigation, reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, or loss of employee trust. The most effective way to safeguard organizational integrity is to engage an independent investigations team with the skills, experience, and credibility to conduct a thorough and unbiased review.
RSA Risk Management & Investigations, PLLC provides that independence and expertise. RSA stands for Retired Special Agents. Our professionals include former IRS-CI, FBI, and U.S. Secret Service agents who have decades of investigative training and courtroom experience. We bring the same methods used in federal cases to corporate internal investigations, ensuring facts are uncovered and findings withstand scrutiny.
Why Outside Investigators Matter
Internal investigations conducted solely by management or human resources risk being perceived as biased, incomplete, or conflicted. Employees may be reluctant to come forward, witnesses may fear retaliation, and leadership may hesitate to pursue findings that implicate colleagues.
Engaging RSA provides:
Independence – We operate outside the organization’s chain of command, ensuring objectivity.
Credibility – Findings are prepared under investigative and forensic standards, making them defensible in court.
Confidentiality – Retired special agents know how to preserve sensitive evidence while protecting the integrity of the process.
Experience – Our staff has handled fraud cases, criminal investigations, and sensitive personnel matters at the federal level.
An independent investigation demonstrates to employees, regulators, and stakeholders that the organization is committed to truth, fairness, and compliance.
Why Organizations Choose RSA
RSA’s strength lies in the combination of investigative expertise with forensic accounting and fraud examination standards. Clients benefit from the experience of retired Special Agents with decades of federal investigative training, coupled with strict adherence to ACFE, AICPA, and evidentiary guidelines. RSA provides comprehensive coverage across issues ranging from fraud and discrimination to policy violations, delivering actionable findings in reports designed to support disciplinary, regulatory, or prosecutorial action. Working hand-in-hand with in-house and outside counsel, RSA ensures that every finding is aligned with broader legal strategy.
Areas of Corporate Investigation
Theft and Fraud
Organizations face risks from both external and internal theft. RSA investigates:
Embezzlement and misappropriation of funds
Asset diversion and procurement fraud
Vendor and contracting schemes
Payroll manipulation and ghost employees
Credit card and expense reimbursement abuse
We use forensic accounting, data analytics, and investigative interviews to identify how fraud occurred, who was involved, and what losses were sustained.
Harassment and Discrimination (Title VII Investigations)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Allegations of harassment, discrimination, or hostile work environments must be taken seriously.
RSA’s investigators are trained to:
Conduct impartial interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses
Review communications, emails, texts, and workplace records
Preserve evidence in a manner suitable for EEOC or court proceedings
Document findings in clear, objective reports
Provide expert testimony if required
By bringing in outside investigators, employers show good faith, maintain compliance, and mitigate liability.
Misconduct and Policy Violations
Beyond fraud and Title VII matters, RSA investigates violations of company policy and ethics, including:
Conflicts of interest
Kickbacks or bribery
Workplace violence or threats
Data misuse and cybersecurity incidents
Substance abuse or regulatory noncompliance
RSA’s Investigative Approach
Evidence Collection and Preservation
Our retired agents are trained in evidence handling and chain-of-custody protocols. We gather financial records, electronic data, and physical evidence in a manner that ensures admissibility in litigation or regulatory proceedings.
Forensic Accounting and Data Analytics
RSA’s forensic accountants analyze books and records, converting bank, credit card, and payroll statements into structured datasets. By applying data analytics and AI tools, we categorize spending, flag suspicious transfers, and identify undisclosed relationships or accounts.
Interviews and Human Intelligence
Investigative interviews are often where key facts emerge. Our agents are trained in elicitation techniques that build rapport, reduce resistance, and uncover inconsistencies. We provide impartial, well-documented interview summaries suitable for use in legal proceedings.
Reporting and Testimony
RSA delivers findings in clear, fact-based reports that:
Outline allegations, investigative steps, and evidence reviewed
Document conclusions supported by verifiable data
Recommend remedial actions or policy improvements
When cases escalate, our investigators are available to testify in depositions, hearings, or trials as credible expert witnesses.
Protecting Your Organization
Allegations of fraud, harassment, or discrimination cannot be ignored. Engaging RSA ensures your organization responds with integrity, professionalism, and independence. We uncover the facts, preserve evidence, and provide findings that leadership, attorneys, and regulators can rely upon.
Get To Know Us
Meet Your Dream Team
Stuart G. Berman
Principal and Co-Founder
Stuart G. Berman CFE, PSP, CAMS, is the Principal and Co-Founder of RSA Risk Management & Investigations, PLLC. Prior to co-founding RSA, Stuart was an award-winning Special Agent In Charge where he supervised the regional criminal, civil and administrative investigative program, encompassing six Midwestern states and 12 judicial districts.
Michael De Meo, MAFF
Principal and Co-Founder
Michael De Meo, Principal and Co-Founder of RSA Risk Management & Investigations. Prior to co-founding RSA Michael was a Senior Special Agent with the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Inspector General (OIG). Michael’s record is one of consistent accomplishments in leadership and investigations. Michael has led several multi agency criminal and civil investigations.
Denise Dohanic
Director
Denise has 26 years of federal service with U.S. Pretrial Services and U.S. Probation in the districts of Colorado and Arizona. She has served as a supervisor, contract services officer, program development coordinator, and line officer. As a pre-trial/probation officer, Denise supervised pretrial defendants, probation and post conviction offenders.