
Daniel Rachek, CPA, CFE
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Daniel Rachek had an impeccable career in law enforcement. As a career Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mr. Rachek combined his superior investigative skills with his financial acumen to become a masterful investigator, examining complex financial cases and investigations in the White-Collar Crime arena. In his capacity as an FBI Agent, Mr. Rachek has testified extensively in US District Court in all realms of prosecution regarding financial matters and accounting issues. Mr. Rachek brings a wealth of experience to investigations and is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) which greatly enhances his ability to analyze and examine potential violations in the criminal and civil arenas.
As a Supervisory Senior Resident Agent (SSRA), Mr. Rachek was responsible for the two FBI offices in Vermont and as the senior FBI Special Agent within the state, he developed and maintained relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, along with financial regulatory agencies. As a Special Agent, he specialized in the investigations of complex financial crimes inclusive of securities fraud, healthcare fraud, corporate fraud, mortgage and loan fraud, and money laundering. In this role, Mr. Rachek conducted financial analyses used to support and develop investigations and prosecutions. As the program coordinator for the Albany Division’s Complex Financial Crime Program, he was responsible for remaining current on emerging fraud trends and providing program guidance to the investigators within the division and he has continuously provided instruction and training to various business groups and schools on fraud detection and emerging fraud trends. Following his retirement from the FBI, Mr. Rachek was named the Executive Director of the Vermont Lottery by Governor Scott, where he was responsible for strategic and operational planning for programs and product growth for an agency that generated over $132 million in annual sales and contributed over $27 million to the Vermont Education Fund. He was then employed by Marsh Captive Solutions as the Primary Controls Officer for their Vermont Office where he reviewed, documented and approved changes and exceptions to the internal control procedures. In addition to working as an expert for Eagle, Mr. Rachek is currently the manager of the Special Investigative Unit for a large financial services company. He and his team are responsible for conducting fraud investigations, anti-money laundering reviews and investigations, and anti-fraud training to employees of the company.
Mr. Rachek’s considerable familiarity and experience in the public and private sectors provides a unique and unparalleled perspective when examining potential financial fraud or accounting irregularities. His professional bona fides provide a distinctive lens used to view, analyze and make determinations as to whether or not acceptable industry standards and practices were utilized, which is beneficial to inform his clients.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial/White Collar Crime: Complex Financial Crime, Corporate Internal Controls, Embezzlement, Financial Statement Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Investment Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortgage Fraud, and Tax Fraud
- Auditing
- Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Investigation
- White Collar Crime
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• New York State Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam: 1989
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA): 1995 to Present
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE): 2016 to Present
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS): July 2023
• Security Clearance: Active - Top Secret
Please request Mr. Rachek's CV for a complete listing of his qualifications, experience, assignments, education, testifying experience and more.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Mr. Rachek provided instruction and training to various business groups and schools on fraud detection and emerging fraud trends.
Please reach out to mstephens@eaglesecuritygroup.com to request a copy of Mr. Rachek’s CV for a complete list of training he has received and provided along with additional details of his decades of experience as a Special Agent with the FBI. - Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Daniel Rachek provides case consultation and strategy, investigative support, written reports, litigation support and expert witness testimony at deposition and trial for cases in the areas of: Complex Financial Crime (White-Collar Crime), Investment Fraud, Embezzlement, Mortgage Fraud, Financial Statement Fraud, Insurance Fraud and Related Money Laundering Transactions as well as Corporate Internal Controls Review.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Please reach out to our Case Manager, Merritt Stephens, at mstephens@eaglesecuritygroup.com to set up a complimentary consultation call and to obtain a CV and our fee schedule.
Alternatively, you are invited to complete an intake form with details about your case. Please visit our website: https://www.eaglesecuritygroup.com/expert-witness/
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Please submit an intake form on Eagle's website with details about your case or contact Merritt at mstephens@eaglesecuritygroup.com to schedule a complimentary consultation call, or to request a copy of Mr. Rachek's CV or fee schedule.
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