Brian Erbis Consulting
Reno Private Investigator
Nevada Licensed Private Investigator — PILB #4253
California Licensed Private Investigator — PI #190109
Licensed private investigator in Reno, Nevada, specializing in financial crime, fraud, and corporate investigations. A retired NYPD detective and Certified Fraud Examiner, Brian delivers discreet, court-ready results for businesses, attorneys, and individuals across Northern Nevada.
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
At Brian Erbis Consulting, every case is handled with integrity and precision. Our investigations are conducted within strict legal and ethical boundaries, delivering accurate, court-admissible results. Whether it’s asset searches, surveillance, fraud investigations, or due diligence, we are a trusted resource for uncovering the truth.
Corporate & Business Services
Corporate Investigations
Conduct discreet internal inquiries into policy breaches, compliance failures, and misconduct. Document findings with timelines, interviews, and evidence packages suitable for HR action or counsel.
Security Consulting
Evaluate physical, procedural, and digital exposure across sites and workflows. Deliver prioritized, budget-aware recommendations and quick wins that raise your security baseline immediately.
Background Verification
Verify identity, employment history, credentials, and adverse records for hires, tenants, vendors, and partners. Provide clear, compliant reports that support confident decisions.
Background Checks
Run targeted checks for criminal, civil, and regulatory issues plus reputation red flags. Calibrate depth to role sensitivity to control cost and turnaround time.
Conflict of Interest Investigations
Map financial ties, side entities, and informal connections that create bias or fraud risk. Correlate records and communications to prove or clear conflicts.
Contract Violations
Test compliance with restrictive covenants and confidentiality. Capture admissible evidence of breaches to support demand letters, injunctions, or settlement.
Due Diligence
Profile companies and principals, source of funds, litigation exposure, liens, sanctions, and reputation risk. Produce concise go or no-go briefs before you commit.
Mystery Shopping
Conduct retail and corporate integrity checks using scripted scenarios. Score performance, document deviations, and recommend corrective training.
Small Business Monitoring
Audit cash handling, time theft, remote-work compliance, and brand standards. Provide periodic spot checks and written summaries owners can act on.
Public Records Research
Locate, pull, and analyze court files, corporate filings, property records, and UCCs. Package relevant extracts so counsel and executives get only what matters.
Identity Verification
Tie people to verified identifiers and addresses using layered sources. Detect alias use, mismatched DOBs, and synthetic identities before they become losses.
Fraud, Theft & Legal Support
Fraud Examination
Investigate financial anomalies, expense abuse, billing schemes, and asset diversion. Preserve evidence, interview subjects, and deliver findings suitable for recovery or referral.
Fraud & Theft Investigations
Use surveillance, analytics, and records tracing to identify offenders and quantify damages. Coordinate with leadership and law enforcement as appropriate.
Asset Investigation
Identify bank accounts, real property, corporate interests, vehicles, and hidden holdings. Provide recovery roadmaps aligned to jurisdiction and legal strategy.
Insurance & Workplace Claims
Document incident scenes, statements, and activity patterns relevant to liability and WC claims. Deliver objective reports with photos and video where permitted.
Legal Support
Assist with witness location, interviews, service attempts, and evidence organization. Produce timelines and exhibits that strengthen motions and trial prep.
Expert Witness & Legal Investigative Support
Offer expert analysis of investigative methods and findings. Provide clear, defensible testimony and reports that withstand scrutiny.
Skip Tracing
Combine database intelligence with field verification to find hard-to-reach individuals. Provide validated addresses and contact strategies with hit rates disclosed.
Personal & Community Services
Private Investigations
Handle sensitive personal matters professionally and legally. Preserve privacy while gathering facts that help you make informed decisions.
Surveillance Services
Plan and execute lawful surveillance with appropriate coverage and continuity. Provide photo or video where allowed, time-stamped logs, and narrative summaries.
Activity Checks
Confirm schedules, capabilities, and patterns relevant to care, claims, or court orders. Produce concise reports that separate rumor from reality.
Welfare Checks
Make private, respectful contact to assess condition and risks, then brief authorized requestors. Coordinate follow-up or referrals when necessary.
Nuisance Investigations/Documentation
Capture repeat incidents with dates, media, and witness notes. Build a clean record that supports landlord action, HR response, or police reports.
Public Interest Consulting
Organize facts, open-source research, and stakeholder records to escalate legitimate community concerns. Provide practical paths to resolution.
Notary Public
Verify identity and witness signatures for affidavits, powers of attorney, and other documents. Offer mobile appointments by arrangement.
Property Inspections & Field Audits
Residential & Commercial Property Inspections
On-site inspections of homes, rental units, and commercial properties across Reno and Northern Nevada, documented with detailed notes and time-stamped photos.
Property Condition Reports & Photo Audits
Clear, photo-backed reports on a property’s current condition for lenders, attorneys, property managers, and out-of-area owners.
Occupancy & Address Verification
Discreet confirmation of who is living at or operating from an address, with documentation you can rely on.
Mystery Shopping & Customer Experience Audits
Anonymous visits that show how your staff treat customers, follow procedures, and represent your brand when management isn’t watching.
Retail & Business Compliance Inspections
Independent checks that retail locations and businesses are following required policies, signage, licensing, and operating standards.
Vendor & Business Verification
Confirmation that a vendor, contractor, or business partner is legitimate, operating where they claim, and who they say they are before you sign or pay.
On-Site Inspections & Field Investigations
Experienced field work for situations that need eyes on the ground, from site visits to fact-finding interviews.
FHA/HUD & Housing Compliance Inspections
Inspections that help landlords, housing authorities, and lenders document whether properties meet applicable FHA, HUD, and housing program standards.
Alcohol & Tobacco Compliance Audits
Compliance checks that confirm retailers are following age-verification and sales requirements for alcohol and tobacco products.
Repossession Company & Facility Inspections
Inspections of repossession agencies and storage facilities to verify licensing, security, and handling practices for lenders and recovery clients.
I-9 / Employment Verification
On-site verification that supports employers and auditors in confirming employee identity and work documentation is on file and accurate.
Property Nuisance Documentation
Objective, court-ready documentation of ongoing nuisance activity, code issues, or neighbor disputes to support legal or administrative action.
Our Services Match Your Needs & Your Budget
About Brian Erbis
Private Investigator | Certified Fraud Examiner | Retired NYPD Detective
Brian Erbis, M.A., MPA, CFE, is a licensed private investigator in Nevada and California, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a retired New York City Police Department detective with 24 years of law enforcement experience. He is the founder and principal investigator of Brian Erbis Consulting LLC, an independently owned investigative and consulting firm headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
Brian’s professional background encompasses criminal investigations, financial fraud examination, corporate security, investigative consulting, and public administration. His career combines extensive practical investigative experience with advanced academic training in criminal justice, terrorism studies, organizational oversight, and investigative methodology.
Law Enforcement and Investigative Experience
During his 24-year career with the New York City Police Department, Brian served in numerous investigative and enforcement assignments, developing extensive experience in criminal investigations, surveillance, evidence collection, investigative interviews, and the preparation of criminal cases for prosecution.
His assignments included five years with the NYPD’s Special Frauds Squad, where he investigated complex financial crimes involving embezzlement, asset misappropriation, identity theft, check and credit card fraud, money laundering, and financial exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
His investigative responsibilities included examining financial records, identifying fraudulent transactions, developing investigative leads, conducting interviews, coordinating with prosecutors, and working alongside other law enforcement agencies.
Brian also gained experience investigating violent crimes, including homicide and robbery, as well as burglary, larceny, and other criminal offenses. His work involved interstate investigations, fugitive apprehension efforts, and extradition proceedings.
Following his law enforcement career, Brian expanded his professional experience into the private sector, including corporate security assignments with SiriusXM in New York City and security management responsibilities involving residential properties.
These experiences provided additional perspectives on organizational security, risk management, workplace misconduct, property protection, and the investigative needs of private businesses.
Education, Research, and Professional Development
Brian holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, specializing in Terrorism Studies, and a Master of Public Administration, specializing in Inspection and Oversight, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, along with graduate certificates in Terrorism Studies, Transnational Crime Studies, and Investigative Psychology.
In addition to his professional experience, Brian is an independent researcher and author whose work focuses on financial crime, fraud examination, law enforcement administration, organizational ethics, and government accountability.
His selected authored works include:
- Municipal Efficiency in Reno City Governance: A Case Study (2025). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20283.53283
- Sample Fraud Examination Report (2023). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11042.44488
- An Analysis of the Organization and Ethics of the Sparks Police Department (2021).
His research and professional writings reflect an ongoing interest in the intersection of investigative practice, organizational integrity, financial accountability, and effective public administration.
Private Investigations and Consulting
As the founder of Brian Erbis Consulting LLC, Brian provides independent investigative and consulting services to attorneys, businesses, property owners, insurance professionals, and private individuals throughout Nevada and Northern California.
His investigative practice includes financial fraud examinations, corporate and workplace investigations, surveillance, background investigations, due diligence, asset investigations, skip tracing, litigation support, and public records research.
Drawing upon his experience in law enforcement and corporate security, Brian also assists businesses and organizations with internal investigations, integrity monitoring, security assessments, and the identification of potential fraud, theft, misconduct, and operational vulnerabilities.
The firm additionally provides specialized field services, including property condition inspections, occupancy verification, nuisance documentation, mystery shopping, compliance inspections, and independent photographic audits.
These services are designed to provide clients with objective observations, reliable documentation, and actionable information.
As an independently operated firm, Brian Erbis Consulting emphasizes direct communication, personal accountability, and principal-level attention to client matters. Rather than operating as a high-volume investigative agency, the firm focuses on individualized assignments, professional discretion, and thoroughly documented findings.
Public Service and Professional Leadership
In addition to his investigative and consulting practice, Brian maintains an active interest in public administration, government accountability, and civic service.
He has been appointed to several local government boards and commissions, including:
- Reno Civil Service Commission — Commissioner
- City of Reno Financial Advisory Board — Board Member
- Washoe County Debt Management Commission — At-Large Member
These appointments reflect his continuing involvement in matters relating to municipal administration, public-sector oversight, financial accountability, and government operations.
Brian has also served as President of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, supporting professional development and awareness of fraud prevention and detection.
His professional and civic activities reflect a longstanding commitment to investigative integrity, organizational accountability, and responsible public administration.
Professional Credentials
Licenses and Certifications
- Nevada Licensed Private Investigator — PILB #4253
- California Licensed Private Investigator — PI #190109
- California Private Investigator Qualified Manager
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Nevada Commissioned Notary Public
- Nevada Registered Document Preparer
- FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Inspection and Oversight
- Master of Arts (MA) — Criminal Justice, Terrorism Studies
- Bachelor of Science (BS) — Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science (AS) — Criminal Justice
- Graduate Certificate — Terrorism Studies
- Graduate Certificate — Transnational Crime Studies
- Graduate Certificate — Investigative Psychology
Professional Experience
- Retired NYPD Detective — 24 years
- NYPD Special Frauds Squad — Financial Crimes Investigations
- Corporate Security — SiriusXM
- Private Investigations and Fraud Examination
- Corporate Security and Risk Management
- Public Administration and Government Oversight
A Commitment to Professional Independence
Brian approaches each assignment with the understanding that effective investigations require more than access to databases or the collection of information. They require sound judgment, persistence, discretion, and the ability to distinguish relevant facts from speculation.
His investigative philosophy emphasizes objective fact-finding, lawful investigative methods, accurate documentation, and clear communication with clients.
Whether conducting a complex fraud investigation, supporting litigation, documenting activity through surveillance, or independently verifying conditions at a business or property, Brian brings the same commitment to professional standards developed throughout his law enforcement career.
Brian Erbis Consulting LLC is headquartered in Reno, Nevada, and serves clients throughout Nevada and Northern California.
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