Matt Bertron is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with 27 years of federal investigative experience, most of it spent in New York. During his career, he led and conducted complex criminal, national security, counterterrorism and counterintelligence investigations both domestically and internationally. His work has included violent crime, fugitive apprehensions, international kidnappings, art crime and federal violations of interstate commerce. He is a former member of the FBI’s National Art Crime Team and Underwater Evidence Recovery Team. Prior to joining the FBI, Matt worked as a professional journalist and editor.

Matt holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Leadership from Georgetown University, a joint MBA/MA from New York University and a BA from Fordham University. In addition to being a licensed NYS Private Investigator, he holds advanced professional certifications, including the ASIS Triple Crown (CPP, PCI, PSP) and the Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) designation with the International Association of Interviewers. He has received specialized training in Executive and Dignitary Protection, is a member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) and is an Honors Graduate, Criminal Defense Specialist, of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council.