About Us

About Us

About Us

AF Research & Investigation, Inc. is a consulting and Private Investigation Agency (License #A 1800021) specializing in financial research and consulting for the Acquiring, Banking & Legal communities. Established by Art Forster, a 20 year veteran of the acquiring and credit card industry, we provide discreet and timely service to our clients.

AF Research & Investigation, Inc. is a consulting and Private Investigation Agency (License #A 1800021) specializing in financial research and consulting for the Acquiring, Banking & Legal communities. Established by Art Forster, a 20 year veteran of the acquiring and credit card industry, we provide discreet and timely service to our clients.

ART FORSTER

Associations:
  • President - Florida Chapter of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigator
  • Member - U.S. Secret Service's Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force
  • Florida Private Investigator Class C License
Business Experience:
  • Certified Financial Crimes Investigator
  • 20 years experience in credit/risk management
  • ISO / Agent Management
  • Regional Bank portfolio management & profitability
  • Company liaison to industry and law enforcement
  • Lead investigative liaison for FinCEN filing inquiries
  • Freelanced as a Private Investigator for numerous insurance companies and private counsel
Education
  • Florida Atlantic University, M.B.A. in International Business
  • Old Dominion University, B.A.

ART FORSTER

Associations:
  • Vice President - Florida Chapter of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigator (IAFCI)
  • President Emeritus, Florida Chapter IAFCI
  • Member, Florida Assoc. of Legal Investigators (FALI)
  • Member - U.S. Secret Service's Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force
  • Member, Palm Beach Economic Crime Unit
  • Florida Private Investigator Class C License
Business Experience:
  • Owner, Class "A: Private Investigation Agency
  • Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI)
  • Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator (CCCI)
  • 20 years experience in credit/risk management
  • Regional Bank portfolio management & profitability
  • Company liaison to industry and law enforcement
  • Lead investigative liaison for FinCEN filing inquiries
  • Private Investigator for numerous insurance companies and private counsel
Education
  • Florida Atlantic University, M.B.A. in International Business
  • Old Dominion University, B.A.
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