Christine Brunner, CPA, CFE - Eagle Security Group

Christine Brunner has over 25 years of experience in Family Offices, specializing in financial management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation. As the Head of Financial Operations for a prestigious Family Office in New York City, she managed the financial affairs of high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational wealth structures. Her expertise encompasses investment operations and complex accounting transactions across various sectors, including real estate, private equity, and alternative investments. She possesses a deep understanding of structured risk management solutions, helping clients safeguard assets through tailored financial strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance in an ever-evolving financial landscape. Ms. Brunner is highly knowledgeable in asset forfeiture, money laundering transactions, and tax controversy, with extensive experience navigating government seizures, regulatory enforcement, and financial crime compliance. She assists clients in resolving complex tax disputes, managing audits, and negotiating with tax authorities. Her expertise ensures that Family Offices operate efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with legal and financial regulations.

Since 2021, Ms. Brunner has worked as a Forensic Accountant in private practice, collaborating with legal professionals to analyze intricate financial matters. She examines financial records, traces transactions, and identifies irregularities that may impact litigation or regulatory proceedings. Her experience in financial crime defense allows her to detect discrepancies, uncover fraudulent activities, and provide critical forensic analysis. By delivering clear, data-driven findings, she helps attorneys develop strong defense strategies and navigate complex financial investigations.

Ms. Brunner specializes in conducting rigorous internal business investigations, assisting companies and legal teams in uncovering fraudulent financial activities within organizations. She has a strong track record of documenting and quantifying financial losses arising from various scenarios, including employee embezzlement, vendor fraud schemes, and asset misappropriation. In civil litigation involving shareholder disputes and business divorces, Ms. Brunner provides attorneys and their clients with critical financial expertise, ensuring a thorough and accurate assessment of economic damages.

Additionally, Ms. Brunner provides expert testimony and litigation support by preparing business valuations and refuting opposing experts' computations. She meticulously reviews financial reports, market conditions, and industry-specific factors to challenge inaccuracies or biases in opposing expert analyses. Her ability to present clear, data-driven arguments strengthens her clients' legal positions in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of financial complexities and legal nuances, Ms. Brunner is a trusted resource in high-stakes disputes, helping clients achieve fair and equitable resolutions.

Services

Expert Witness
Eagle Security Group
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provides objective subject matter expertise, strategy, civil and criminal litigation support and expert witness testimony in the areas of: Financial/White Collar Crime: Bank Secrecy Act/Patriot Act Violations, Complex Financial Crime, Corporate Internal Controls Review, Embezzlement, Financial Statement Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Investment Fraud, Loan Fraud (PPP & EIDL), Money Laundering, Mortgage Fraud, Tax Fraud/Tax Schemes

Litigation Support Services

Please reach out to [email protected] to set up a complimentary consultation call and to obtain a CV or our fee schedule. Alternatively, you are invited to complete a case intake form with details about your case via our website: https://www.eaglesecuritygroup.com/expert-witness/

Areas of Expertise

Additional Expertise:

Financial/White Collar Crime: Bank Secrecy Act/Patriot Act Violations, Complex Financial Crime, Corporate Internal Controls Review, Embezzlement, Financial Statement Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Investment Fraud, Loan Fraud (PPP & EIDL), Money Laundering, Mortgage Fraud, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Fraud, and Tax Fraud/Tax Schemes

Profile

Ms. Brunner is highly knowledgeable in asset forfeiture, money laundering transactions, and tax controversy, with extensive experience navigating government seizures, regulatory enforcement, and financial crime compliance. She assists clients in resolving complex tax disputes, managing audits, and negotiating with tax authorities. Her expertise ensures that Family Offices operate efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with legal and financial regulations.

Since 2021, Ms. Brunner has worked as a Forensic Accountant in private practice, collaborating with legal professionals to analyze intricate financial matters. She examines financial records, traces transactions, and identifies irregularities that may impact litigation or regulatory proceedings. Her experience in financial crime defense allows her to detect discrepancies, uncover fraudulent activities, and provide critical forensic analysis. By delivering clear, data-driven findings, she helps attorneys develop strong defense strategies and navigate complex financial investigations.

Ms. Brunner specializes in conducting rigorous internal business investigations, assisting companies and legal teams in uncovering fraudulent financial activities within organizations. She has a strong track record of documenting and quantifying financial losses arising from various scenarios, including employee embezzlement, vendor fraud schemes, and asset misappropriation. In civil litigation involving shareholder disputes and business divorces, Ms. Brunner provides attorneys and their clients with critical financial expertise, ensuring a thorough and accurate assessment of economic damages.

Additionally, Ms. Brunner provides expert testimony and litigation support by preparing business valuations and refuting opposing experts' computations. She meticulously reviews financial reports, market conditions, and industry-specific factors to challenge inaccuracies or biases in opposing expert analyses. Her ability to present clear, data-driven arguments strengthens her clients' legal positions in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of financial complexities and legal nuances, Ms. Brunner is a trusted resource in high-stakes disputes, helping clients achieve fair and equitable resolutions.

Areas Served

All States

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Professional Experience

Please reach out to [email protected] to set up a complimentary consultation call and to obtain a CV or our fee schedule. Alternatively, you are invited to complete a case intake form with details about your case via our website: https://www.eaglesecuritygroup.com/expert-witness/

Licenses

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (New Jersey/Montana)

Seminars & Training

TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS PROVIDED

• Montana Society of CPA Convention, Fraud Examiners Conference, 2024 – Litigation Support through Forensic Accounting, July 2024
• Montana Society of CPA Convention, Litigation Support through Forensic Accounting, June 2024
• University of Montana, School of Business, Graduate School, Fraud Examination, October 2023

Publications

EXPERT COMMENTARY/ ARTICLES WRITTEN / MEDIA COVERAGE

• “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support”, New Jersey Society of CPA, Fall 2024
• Taking the road less traveled to become a CPA, New Jersey Society of CPA, Summer 2024
• Navigating the perils of tax season: A guide to avoiding fraud and safeguarding your finances, BSG Newsletter, March 2024
• The Hidden Costs: Risk and consequences of under-the-table payments for employers, BSG Newsletter, March 2024
• Protecting your business from both insider and external fraud threats, BSG Newsletter, March 2024
• Unveiling the Diverse World of Accounting: More Than Just Taxes, BSG Newsletter, January 2024
• Navigating the New Terrain: The Evolution of Accounting in the Cyber Commerce Era, BSG Newsletter, January 2024
• Advancing Forensic Accounting: AI as the New Frontier, BSG Newsletter, September 2023
• Financial Control Risks in the small town, BSG Newsletter, September 2023
• Top 5 Cybersecurity Steps to Take with Digital Assets, NJCPA, August 2023
• Spartan Leadership Podcast, Unmasking Fraud with Forensic Accounting, BSG Newsletter, December 2024