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Robert Casares, CAMS

Robert Casares is a highly accomplished Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a distinguished career spanning banking, financial crime risk management, and information technology. With expertise across BSA/AML compliance, fraud detection, PCI, and CRB compliance, and banking operations, he has developed a proven track record of helping financial institutions and businesses strengthen their defenses against evolving threats.

Since 2012, Robert has led SentryNet, his nationwide consulting firm dedicated to Financial Crime Risk Management. Through SentryNet, he advises banks, credit unions, and fintechs on optimizing fraud detection systems, conducting model validations, and implementing robust compliance frameworks. Before launching SentryNet, Robert served as Director of a debit card fraud division at a leading financial data processing center, where he managed a 24/7 fraud prevention team supporting more than 150 financial institutions nationwide. He has also conducted numerous high-profile fraud investigations in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and IRS Criminal Investigations, uncovering merchant data breaches and large-scale fraud schemes.

Earlier in his career, Robert held the role of Corporate Security Officer for a large community bank, overseeing fraud and Anti-Money Laundering investigations. He trained branch staff in fraud prevention, check fraud detection, counterfeit currency, AML protocols, and conducted mock robbery preparedness exercises to strengthen institutional security.

Today, Robert is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in financial crime risk management and emerging fraud threats. He provides training and seminars for law enforcement, financial institutions, and real estate professionals, focusing on new and evolving risks, including AI-driven fraud, crypto-related scams, and advanced social engineering tactics. His ability to bridge traditional financial crime expertise with modern threat landscapes allows him to deliver best-in-class consulting, education, and protective solutions.

Through his diverse background and hands-on leadership, Robert and his team of consultants continue to empower organizations with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime in an increasingly complex world.

SentryNet is based out of Billings, Montana. Our office is located at 3936 Avenue B, Suite D.