Luis O. Rivera, Partner

Luis O. Rivera is currently a Partner at the MRW Consulting Group^® specializing in white collar crime litigation support, international and domestic investigative services, civil and criminal tax controversy, anti-money laundering and bank secrecy act services, financial fraud investigations and law enforcement training and reviews.

At the MRW Consulting Group^®, Luis has serviced numerous clients in the areas of voluntary disclosures, civil fraud matters, tax controversy issues, and forensic support on criminal and civil tax and fraud cases to include mortgage fraud, contract disputes cases, and business consulting.

Prior to the MRW Consulting Group^®, Luis worked in a Public Accounting firm in South Florida in the Advisory Services Division. At the firm, Luis worked on tax related matters including matrimonial cases, tax audits, litigation support and collection and criminal tax matters. Luis also worked on contract dispute cases providing forensic expertise. In addition, Luis expanded the Firm's practice to include work on Money laundering/forensic accounting matters internationally. Luis has developed criminal cases for trial and testified in various forums including US District court and administrative hearings.

Luis brings 28 years of experience with the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the Inspector general's Office of the Agency for International Development (USAID) Luis served as Special Agent, Foreign Service officer, Supervisory Special Agent, and task force Deputy Director finally retiring as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Miami Field Office. As ASAC in IRS Criminal Investigations, Luis provided leadership directing field operations of the field office (Miami) with over 160 employees. He provided guidance and stewardship over program implementation, and plan execution. He had investigative, administrative and approval authority over complex, multi-jurisdictional tax, money laundering (Bank Secrecy Act) and financial fraud cases covering South Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Additionally, he was responsible for implementing the IRS criminal Investigations business plan, conducting operational reviews, approving and overseeing tax fraud, white collar crime, and money laundering investigations, including undercover operations.

Luis also possesses international experience as Regional Attaché for IRS, in Bogotá, Colombia where he provided financial expertise and advice on fraud money laundering and law enforcement matters to the IRS, US Treasury and the US Embassy.

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Expertise Forensic Accounting Financial Investigative Techniques Trial Support & Preparation Money Laundering Tax Fraud Investigations Black Market Peso Exchange Voluntary Disclosures White-Collar Crimes International Investigations Foreign Diplomacy Law Enforcement Management Consulting Accreditations Certified Public Accountant Certified Fraud Examiner Certified Financial Forensic Private Investigator Education Bachelor of Arts, Accounting - Rutgers University Affiliations American College of Forensic Examiners Institute – 2012 Board Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association of Former Special Agents Puerto Rico College of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board Member American Red Cross (Greater Palm Beach) Member of the Clara Barton Society of the American Red Cross (2011) Seminars & Lectures Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Florida Institute of CPAs Columbia Bankers Association Cuban-American CPA Association Florida International University Guatemala Central Bank Organization of American States Pan-American Money Laundering Conference Planned Giving Counsel of WB Quito Bankers Association

Ronald E. Wise, Partner

Ronald E. Wise is a Partner with the MRW Consulting Group^®, a firm specializing in law enforcement management consulting, forensic accounting, litigation support, income tax controversies, business planning and development, due diligence regarding mergers and acquisitions, business consulting and operational efficiencies. He brings a vast array of experience to the firm, having served for almost 33 years with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation and approximately two and one half years with a major South Florida public accounting firm before becoming a founding partner of the MRW Consulting Group^®. His assignments while with the IRS included Special Agent, Instructor, Supervisory Special Agent, Branch Chief, and Senior Analyst. During his career he also served as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Technical Surveillance Specialist. After leaving the IRS, Ron was employed by a major South Florida public accounting firm as both a Manager and Principal for the firm.

During his law enforcement career, he conducted and managed hundreds of financial investigations including civil and criminal forfeitures, income tax, money laundering/currency, conspiracies, and RICO. These investigations included legitimate businesses as well as gambling, traditional organized crime, narcotics, public corruption, bank fraud, terrorism, corporate espionage, labor racketeering, income tax refund crimes, and various other industries. He has prepared, reviewed, and approved numerous reports recommending prosecution, and assisted Federal prosecutors during grand jury investigations and trials. He has testified numerous times during hearings, trials, and grand jury proceedings. During his Federal service, he held a Top Secret Security Clearance.

During his public accounting career, Ron completed numerous engagements including law enforcement reviews, litigation support for civil and criminal cases, civil tax controversies, damage calculations, anti-money laundering consulting for financial institutions, and a variety of other engagements.

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Expertise Forensic Accounting Law Enforcement Management Consulting Forensic Accounting Instruction and Application of Financial Investigative Techniques Trial Preparation & Expert Testimony White Collar Crime Civil & Criminal Financial Cases Civil & Criminal Income Tax Cases Money Laundering Forfeitures Education Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina - Greensboro, NC Affiliations Enrolled Agent Associate Member, Certified Fraud Examiners Member, Association of Former Special Agents Member, Hollywood Committee of 100 Member, Hollywood Art and Culture Center Member, Hollywood Historical Society

Jacque N. Riordon, Principal

Jacque N. Riordon is a principal with the MRW Consulting Group^®, a firm specializing in law enforcement management consulting, forensic accounting, litigation support, income tax controversies, business planning and development, due diligence regarding mergers and acquisitions, business consulting and operational efficiencies. She has 30 years of investigative and supervisory experience in complex financial criminal investigations and forfeitures. As a Special Agent (SA) in the Miami Field Office of the IRS, her criminal investigations of tax fraud, money laundering and structuring and courtroom testimonies resulted in the successful prosecutions of individuals involved in public corruption, health care fraud, embezzlement and narcotics money laundering.

Jacque has worked extensively with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and received three Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Awards from the Office of the United States Attorney.

As a Senior Analyst and Liaison to the Treasury Executive Office of Asset Forfeiture (TEOAF), Jacque planned, implemented and administered the Asset Forfeiture Fund for IRS Criminal Investigation and provided training, guidance and assistance to Asset Forfeiture Coordinators and Asset Forfeiture Specialists. She consistently and strategically applied forfeiture in the disruption and dismantling of criminal enterprises depriving criminals of property used and/or acquired through illegal activities.

As the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Denver Field Office, she oversaw day-to-day operations of criminal investigation groups throughout Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The geographic diversity of the Denver Field Office required particular attention to varying investigative priorities commensurate with the level and types of crime predominant in each judicial district. She identified areas of non-compliance for each of the states and set investigative priorities accordingly, directing and assigning work based on difficulty and investigative requirements. Based on her reviews and analyses she was able to initiate appropriate corrective action necessary to ensure proper application of administrative and legal requirements.

Mrs. Riordon has a background in forensic accounting. She attended the University of Tennessee and has a Bachelors of University Studies with a concentration in Accounting and Business. Jacque and her husband David have two children and reside in Denver, Colorado.

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Expertise Law Enforcement Review Tax Controversies (Criminal & Civil) Warrants and Forfeitures Analysis Forensic Accounting Fraud Investigations Prior Experience Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Director, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Senior Analyst Warrants and Forfeitures, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Supervisory Special Agent, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Special Agent, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Tax Fraud Investigative Aide, Internal Revenue Service Education Bachelors of University Studies, Concentration in Accounting and Business, University of Tennessee Affiliations Member, National Association of Tax Professionals Member, Colorado Association of Litigation Support Professionals Member, Patron Member Colorado Bar Association Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police Member, IRS Association of Former Special Agents Member, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Awards & Recognition United States Attorney Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer July 1998, October 1998 and March 2000 Certifications Enrolled Agent, Certified Instructor/Facilitator

Gustavo O. Colella
Staff Accountant

Gustavo's broad tax experience provides the MRW Consulting Group^® with additional resources to assist our clients in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Gustavo's primary responsibilities include the preparation of numerous federal and state tax returns, assisting clients with accounting and bookkeeping matters, tax research, and preparation of compiled or reviewed financial statements.

Gustavo is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and has earned QuickBooks certifications for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Gustavo graduated from the National University of La Plata (Argentina) where he earned his Bachelor of Science in business accounting. In 2011, Gustavo earned his Master’s degree in accounting from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University.

Gustavo is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Sigma Beta Delta and the International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration. Gustavo is currently pursuing his CPA license and his Master’s degree in taxation. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Samantha G. Engelhardt, CPA
Staff Accountant

Samantha is skilled in tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. She has also audited governments, school districts and non-profits. She is a graduate from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business.

Lauren Matteis, CFE
Staff Accountant

Lauren specializes in U.S. Government operations, specifically those that involve oversight, investigation, and compliance. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), she is an expert in identifying, analyzing, and investigating fraud related offenses. She is a member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and ASIS International (formerly recognized as the American Society for Industrial Security).