2025 Top Consultants: Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney is a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. He has over 38 years of experience as a CPA and is a renowned expert in forensic accounting, white-collar defense and complex financial investigations. He served as Chief Accountant of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2014 to 2018, where he oversaw over 400 publicly filed enforcement matters. Before joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Maloney was President of Credibility International, leading domestic and international forensic investigations. Earlier in his career, he led Navigant Consulting’s Forensic Accounting practice and rose to partner at Arthur Andersen, where he started as a staff auditor. Mr. Maloney brings invaluable insights to corporate, individual and regulatory clients across diverse industries. He has extensive experience with SEC, PCAOB and DOJ investigations, fraud and corruption cases, and complex litigation, including expert testimony and regulatory negotiations. Throughout his career, Mr. Maloney has been a trusted advisor and consultant in high stakes matters, contributing to enforcement strategies, favorable settlement and litigation outcomes, and technical advice on complex issues. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, technical accounting and auditing, and investigative techniques makes him a sought-after authority in forensic accounting and white-collar matters.