Brian Erbis Consulting LLC
Private Investigator · Reno, NV
Nevada Licensed Private Investigator (PILB #4253) | California Licensed Private Investigator (PI #190109) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Owner & Qualifying Agent / Qualified Manager, Brian Erbis Consulting, LLC Brian Erbis is a retired New York City Police Department detective and Certified Fraud Examiner who brings over two decades of investigative, fraud, and enforcement experience to the private sector. He is the founder and principal of Brian Erbis Consulting, LLC, where he provides high-level, results-driven investigative services to attorneys, businesses, insurers, and private clients throughout Nevada and Northern California. He is a licensed private investigator in Nevada (PILB #4253) and California (PI #190109). Unlike many firms that delegate work to junior investigators, all cases handled by Brian Erbis Consulting are managed directly by Erbis himself. This principal-driven approach ensures discretion, consistency, and investigative work that is precise, thorough, and capable of withstanding legal scrutiny. During his tenure with the NYPD, Erbis served in both plainclothes and detective assignments, specializing in a wide range of criminal investigations with a particular emphasis on fraud and financial crimes. As a member of the Special Frauds Squad, he contributed to numerous successful prosecutions and developed expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations, including locating and extraditing subjects across the United States. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Erbis possesses advanced knowledge in detecting financial irregularities, identifying internal control weaknesses, and conducting detailed fraud investigations. He applies this expertise to help clients uncover misconduct, mitigate risk, and make informed decisions based on verified facts. Brian Erbis Consulting, LLC provides a comprehensive range of investigative and consulting services, including surveillance and activity verification, fraud and financial investigations, background investigations and due diligence, skip tracing and subject location, workplace and internal investigations, insurance and claims investigations, small business monitoring, and attorney support for litigation. All services are conducted under Nevada Private Investigator License PILB #4253 and California Private Investigator License PI #190109. In addition to his private-sector work, Erbis remains actively engaged in public service and professional leadership. He serves as President of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, is a member of the City of Reno Financial Advisory Board, serves as a Commissioner on the City of Reno Civil Service Commission, and is a member of the Washoe County Debt Management Commission. These roles reflect his ongoing commitment to financial oversight, ethical governance, and public accountability. Brian Erbis combines law enforcement methodology, fraud analysis, and real-world investigative experience to deliver clear, defensible findings. His work is designed not only to uncover the truth, but to produce evidence that can be relied upon in court proceedings, negotiations, and high-stakes business decisions. Brian Erbis Consulting, LLC is based in Reno, Nevada, and serves clients throughout Northern Nevada and Northern California. Additional information is available at www.brianerbis.nyc.
Brian Erbis Consulting LLC
Licenses
- investigator · Nevada · PILB 4253
- investigator · California · PI-190109
Professional associations
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI)
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot