Spotlighting Financial Analysts Making a Real Impact
These analysts are doing more than just exceptional work, they’re actively shaping the future of financial investigations. They dig deep, share valuable insights, and drive the entire field forward. Their contributions go beyond the day-to-day: they’re working to prevent fraud, educate the next generation of professionals, and openly share their knowledge with the community.
Whether you’re just starting out in financial investigations or looking for trusted voices to follow, this list is a great place to begin. Each analyst brings a unique perspective and each one is making a meaningful, lasting impact.
Neal Ysart
Managing Director & Founder of MacNeal-LCB & Partners Inc.
Co-founder of The Coalition of Cyber Investigators
With 40+ years of global experience, he’s led major financial crime and OSINT investigations across sectors.
He’s passionate about fraud prevention, ethical standards, and mentoring the next generation of investigators.
Marco Beranzoni
Financial Crime Specialist
With 20 years in financial crime investigations, Marco Beranzoni has worked across AML, sanctions, and fraud. Today, his impact continues through education, mentorship, and thought leadership. Through his platform FinCrime Agent, he helps the next generation of analysts grow with clarity, curiosity, and purpose.
Daniel Linares
Financial Intelligence Specialist
For over 20 years, Daniel Linares was at the heart of Peru’s financial intelligence efforts — helping shape how the country investigates money laundering and disrupts organized crime. He led the UIF’s Operational Analysis Department, designed investigation standards, built award-winning teams, and helped Peru earn two BECA honors from the Egmont Group.
