Licensed Private Investigators
Protecting your brand.
Since 1980
International investigations, fraud prevention, and corporate security solutions trusted by clients worldwide.
What We Do
Protecting Brands. Preventing Loss.
Founded in 1980 by Nickolas Montano, Jr., Montano & Associates is a licensed investigative agency specializing in corporate investigations, brand protection, and fraud prevention.
With a background in law enforcement and corporate loss prevention, Mr. Montano brings decades of hands-on experience to clients worldwide. We handle complex cases involving embezzlement, trade secret theft, insurance fraud, and workplace threats.
Our risk assessments and security programs are trusted by major law firms and multinational companies across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. Nickolas Montano holds multiple certifications in fraud examination, security, and investigations—including CFE, CFS, CECFE, CII, CIP, CSP, CPI.
Leadership
Guided by Experience. Focused on Results.
Nickolas Montano
Principal
Over 30 years consulting Fortune 500 companies on brand protection, IP litigation, and anti-diversion strategies. Trusted by global brands to mitigate risk and safeguard intellectual property.
Alana Montano
Director of Investigations
California Licensed Private Investigator with extensive experience in online IP enforcement and brand protection. Co-developed a global enforcement program for a major consumer products corporation.
Capabilities
Built to Safeguard Assets and Operations.
Brand Protection
Trademark infringement and copyright violations are abundant throughout the Internet. Brand name dilution, destroyed pro...
Competitive Intelligence
A company lives or dies by the actions of its competitors. Competitive intelligence is pro-active, not reactive. It anti...
Corporate Investigations
Montano & Associates conducts investigations into current and future employees' honesty, integrity, and character fitnes...
Credentials and Awards