Robert W. Carter, MS, CPA/CFF/ABV, CVA, CFE, CEPA
Managing Member

Rob is a Managing Member and one of the founders of Paradigm Forensics, LLC.  During his many years of experience, he has employed his technical skills for creative problem solving in business valuation consulting, forensic accounting, fraud investigations and disputes.  Furthermore, Rob has provided expert witness services in federal and state courts. He is an adjunct faculty member teaching graduate courses at universities in the Baltimore Metropolitan area and is also a faculty member for the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts where he teaches the CVA Credentialing Course.  

Rob’s vast experience includes litigation consulting and expert witness services in arbitration, mediation, collaborative and other litigation contexts.  He also has expertise in business valuation consulting for a diverse clientele in numerous industries for divorce, stockholder actions, economic damages, buy‐sell agreements, and other purposes. Additionally, he performs exit/transition planning services for business owners looking to sell or transition their company. Finally, Rob provides reliable forensic accounting/fraud investigation services to his clients.

Professional Designations
  • Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • Collaborative Training
Professional Affiliations
  • Member, Maryland Chapter of Exit Planning Exchange
  • Member, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Member, Maryland/DC Chapter of National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Maryland Chapter
Formal Education
  • Master of Science, Accounting and Business Advisory Services University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College)

MANAGEMENT TEAM:     Robert N. Cantor   |  Samantha E. Fisher