Conversation With a Fraudster: James Brandolino
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Description
In this on-demand webinar, ACFE President Emeritus John Gill, J.D., CFE, interviews convicted fraudster James Brandolino, who defrauded his clients (mostly friends and family) of around $4 million. Brandolino started as a legitimate broker, but soon began running a Ponzi scheme. For seven years, Brandolino hid his fraud and fooled investors and regulators. Amazingly, he was never caught. You will learn how his scheme came to an end and how he fooled so many people for so many years.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify common rationalizations and methods used by fraudsters to perpetrate investment fraud.
Determine best practices for preventing and detecting investment fraud.
Recall the details of the investment fraud perpetrated by James Brandolino.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 Credits |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Behavioral Ethics |
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | August 2026 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
Presenter
John D. Gill, J.D., CFE - Speaker
President Emeritus
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, is the president emeritus of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). He also served as an advisory member to the ACFE Board of Regents.
Mr. Gill began his career at the ACFE in 1995 as its first general counsel. He then created, and was the first director of, the ACFE’s research and publications department. His most recent position was Chief Training Officer where he oversaw all of the ACFE’s training activities.
In 2006, he developed the CFE Exam Review Course and has taught that class on six continents. He has also conducted training for Fortune 50 companies; federal, state, and local government agencies; and professional organizations across the globe.
Mr. Gill graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in English, and he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to working for the ACFE, Mr. Gill was an attorney in the Austin, Texas, office of the law firm of Bragg, Smithers and Curry where he was involved with civil fraud, insurance and deceptive trade practices cases.
Mr. Gill is a co-author of the Fraud Examiners Manual. He is the former publisher of Fraud Magazine® and is a contributor to the magazine.
Mr. Gill is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Austin Chapter of ACFE, Phi Beta Kappa, and the State Bar of Texas.
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