Charles S. Barr, M.S.
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance
Charles S. Barr is the owner of BARR INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES, Seaford, New York. He opened the firm in 2013 as a sole proprietor.
Charles is native of Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Protection Management. From 1973 through 1982 Charles held various positions in the Intelligence Community both at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Naval Investigative Service, NIS. These roles included monitoring activities of hostile Intelligence Services for profile development as well as coordinating Counter-Terrorist programs.
From 1982 through 1987, Charles served as the Northeast Regional Superintendent, Criminal Investigations Division, AMTRAK Police and Security Department. In this role, he managed investigations involving U.S. Government fraud and violent crimes throughout the region. He also participated in high profile homicide taskforces in Maryland and in New York.
In 1987, Charles transitioned into the private sector, joining the New York Stock Exchange’s Market Surveillance Division. This regulatory function required close coordination with all the compliance departments for the Member Firms. Charles investigated various types of market violations, including insider trading, market manipulation and other violations involving brokers and analysts. These investigations involved review of compliance policies for the firms that employed the subjects. Charles became a Certified Fraud Examiner, (CFE), while at the Exchange and still holds that designation today.
In 2000, Charles moved into Security Risk Management positions at UBS Investment Bank, Fidelity Investments and Columbia University (Teachers College). Charles managed various types of fraud investigations, security threats and employee misconduct at these institutions.
Charles S. Barr currently works with Probate-Estate Attorneys in finding missing heirs, relatives and family assets. He also conducts security risk management services for businesses: information security, personnel security and physical security. Additionally, he serves an Expert Investigator on the New York City Assigned Counsel’s Plan. His investigative efforts have resulted in acquittals and sentence reductions for many clients. Most of his client base resides in the New York Metropolitan area but he has also provided investigative services to clients outside the United States.
Charles is also an Adjunct Professor at a private college in New York City. He teaches courses in national security, white collar crime, and other criminal justice courses for undergraduate students. In addition, he maintains memberships in various professional associations, including non-profit organizations.
Charles resides in Seaford, New York with his wife. He volunteers as a Community Blood Drive Coordinator in Seaford, N.Y., for the New York Blood Center. .