Investigation & Security is What We Do

Elite Investigations
& Global Risk
Management

Former federal agents delivering elite investigations, compliance, and global risk management. Confidentiality is our main priority.

25+

Years Average Experience

6

Federal Agencies Represented

3

Office Locations

$878M+

FCPA Penalties (2022 DOJ/SEC)

Former Federal Agents — Investigations, Compliance & Security

About Falcon Consulting Group

The Falcon Consulting Group Associates are former federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have held Top Secret clearances with the U.S. Government. They are enforcement officials and financial professionals with extensive experience in a wide variety of investigative and security disciplines.

Falcon Associates have experience in both domestic and international matters and are strategically located to address its clients' global needs. Our associates average 25+ years of investigative experience, with deployments spanning Afghanistan, Iraq, Jamaica, Suriname, Macao, Georgia, and Romania.

We combine law enforcement leadership with certified forensic accounting expertise to provide unparalleled investigative and compliance services.

CFE CPA CAMS CPP Top Secret Clearance Former FBI

Former Federal Law Enforcement

Our team includes former agents from the FBI, DSS, DHS, IRS-CID, U.S. Treasury, and the Department of Justice with decades of field experience in complex investigations.

Global Operational Reach

Assignments in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jamaica, Suriname, Macao, Georgia, and Romania. Our global network of intelligence contacts enables real-time risk assessment across international markets.

Full-Spectrum Capability

Investigation, compliance, training, executive protection, forensic accounting, and litigation support. We cover every facet of corporate security and risk management.

Confidentiality First

Discretion and confidentiality are the foundation of every engagement. Our job is not complete until every threat and risk has been thoroughly investigated and mitigated.

Our Leadership

Former federal, state, and local law enforcement with Top Secret clearances

Thomas W. Raftery III - Founder & Managing Partner, Former FBI Special Agent

Thomas W. Raftery III

Founder & Managing Partner

Former FBI Special Agent with 22 years of law enforcement experience. First appointed Inspector General for the Delaware River Port Authority.

Specializing in white collar crime, anti-trust, money laundering, public corruption, and FCPA compliance. Deployed to Afghanistan with SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) for overseas investigative operations.

Mr. Raftery brings a unique blend of private and public sector experience as an expert security consultant. Five years in the private sector before joining the FBI in 1988. He builds and implements personalized security solutions to mitigate risks to clients.

Holds a B.A. in Economics from Dickinson College and an M.B.A. from Drexel University with an Accounting concentration. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

FBI — 22 Years CFE Inspector General SIGAR Afghanistan
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Lionel Baren

Former Supervisory Special Agent, FBI

U.S. Army Veteran with 30 years in law enforcement, including 22 years with the FBI. Expert in money laundering, terrorism, and national security.

As a Special Agent, he handled criminal matters including Money Laundering, Terrorism, National Security Investigations, narcotics, organized crime, public corruption, and Indian Reservation Matters. He achieved the rank of Supervisory Special Agent and provisionally served as Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) within the Boston office. He functioned in significant undercover roles and possesses extensive Police Training experience.

Following FBI retirement, Mr. Baren worked for the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Technical Affairs (OTA) with assignments in Afghanistan, Jamaica, and Suriname. In Afghanistan, assigned to the Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) facilitating law enforcement capacity assessment and development. In Jamaica, he strengthened the Constabulary Force (JFU) to investigate public corruption, money laundering, narcotics, tax evasion, and lottery scams. In Suriname, he focused on strengthening the national police force, Korps Politie Suriname (KPS) and Customs.

30 Years Law Enforcement M.B.A. Finance U.S. Army Veteran
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Philip Wrona

Former Supervisory Special Agent, DHS

39 years in security and investigative specialties. Former Supervisory Special Agent with DHS. CFE and CPP certified.

Philip Wrona is a specialist in security training and investigation. He has worked with large city police departments, federal agencies, and the U.S. military. As a federal employee, he oversaw programs involving Homeland Security Operations, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Security Program Administration.

Across his career, he oversaw operations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Michigan and Ohio, then went on to manage the Office of Inspector General for DHS in Arizona. He has conducted investigations into all manners of violent and non-violent crime including Internal Employee Misconduct, Ethical Compliance, External Fraud and Theft, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Expert in procurement fraud.

39 Years Security CFE & CPP M.A. Security
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Michael L. Corrado

Former Unit Captain, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office

32 years in law enforcement. Former Tactical Commander and President of the International Homicide Investigators Association.

As Captain, Mr. Corrado oversaw major crime investigations with oversight over Homicide, Forensics, Sex Crimes, and Crimes Against Children, managing eight operational squads. He reviewed case investigations, prepared cases for indictment and prosecution, promulgated annual reports, administered budgets, and facilitated grants.

Currently serving as Government Services and Training Coordinator for the International Homicide Investigators’ Association, he coordinates nationwide law enforcement training with the FBI and acts as consultant with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

32 Years Law Enforcement Homicide & Forensics Tactical Commander
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Sean Raftery

Detective, New Castle County PD • Special Deputy U.S. Marshal

13+ years in law enforcement. SWAT operator, U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team liaison, and cellular forensics expert.

Sean oversees development and delivery of training programs at Falcon Consulting Group, leading comprehensive training in Cellular Phone Tracking, SWAT Tactics, Workplace Violence, and Active Shooter response. He oversees executive protection operations performed by Falcon Associates in the field.

As a Task Force Officer for the U.S. Marshals Service and SWAT operator for New Castle County Police, he participated in over 700 high-risk fugitive operations, hostage rescue, and dignitary protection. His specialized skills include cellular phone tracking, data analysis, mapping, and analyzing call detail records. Training includes the FBI CASTIV Cell Phone Investigators Course and advanced training with PenLink, ZETX, and LexisNexis. He has testified numerous times as a witness regarding cellular phone data and investigations.

Advanced training includes the U.S. Secret Service Tactical Leadership Course. He has worked with the Presidential Security Detail planning protective operations and identifying threats.

SWAT & Tactical Ops U.S. Secret Service Cellular Forensics
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Jose L. Medina

Founder, Awareness Protective Consultants

27 years in law enforcement. Created SWAT response programs for critical incident mass casualty events.

In his 27-year career, Jose L. Medina gained experience as a leader in investigations including illegal drug and gun distribution, sex trafficking, and counter-terrorism. He has an extensive background in both training and consulting for law enforcement, civilians, schools, and corporations.

In 1999, Medina was tasked with creating and developing his former department’s Emergency Services Unit (SWAT). He developed a critical incident mass casualty response following the Columbine Shooting. In 2002, he founded Awareness Protective Consultants, LLC, consulting with and providing training services to law enforcement agencies, colleges, schools, and businesses. He also develops threat and risk assessments, policies, and active shooter response plans.

27 Years Law Enforcement SWAT & Active Shooter Training Specialist
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Matthew Weachter

Former Acting Corporal, DRPA Police • Pinkerton Executive Protection

14 years in law enforcement across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Former Executive Protection Specialist for Pinkerton.

Matt Weachter obtained police certifications in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He served with the Borough of Morton Police Department in Delaware County, PA for 3 years, then with the Delaware River Port Authority Police Department (DRPA) for 12 years, where he served as part of the Marine Unit and obtained the rank of Acting Corporal of Police.

Weachter is trained and specialized in Police Supervision, Crime Scene Investigation, Crash Investigation, Field Training, Juvenile Justice, and Open Water Rescue. He later worked as an Executive Protection Specialist with Pinkerton, assigned to protect the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia (2016) and responded to the Charlotte Civil Unrest (2016).

14 Years Law Enforcement Executive Protection Marine Unit

Client Testimonials

“When we need assistance at the last minute, whether it is surveillance work, investigations, or executive protections, Falcon assembled a team within the hour to address our needs. Their level of professionalism was exceptional.”
CEO — Global Chemical Company
“We have used The Falcon Consulting Group for several years — handling multiple tasks including risk assessments, confidential investigations and fraud assessments. Each assignment has been handled quickly, confidentially and with the highest level of professionalism. In highly litigious markets, it is important to have a company that can provide accurate and reliable assessments in a timely fashion. It is for all of these reasons that I would highly recommend Falcon Consulting and its principal, Tom Raftery.”
General Counsel / Compliance Officer / Risk — Philadelphia Graduate Medical Institution
“I and my law firm regularly partner with The Falcon Consulting Group on sensitive engagements. Tom Raftery and his seasoned investigative team handle each matter quickly and confidentially. As Managing Partner, Tom is invested in every assignment and personally ensures the process and work product meet the highest level of professionalism. I highly recommend him and his team.”
Tom Calcagni — Senior Partner, Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP
“My law firm has regularly partnered with The Falcon Consulting Group on sensitive engagements. Tom Raftery and his deep and seasoned investigative team handle each matter professionally and confidentially. The team is very responsive and sensitive to client needs for prompt reporting and results. As Managing Partner, Tom is intricately involved in every assignment and personally ensures the work product meet the highest level of professionalism. I highly recommend him and his team.”
Jeffrey D. Smith — Partner, DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP

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