Rick Buchwald is an experienced senior leader in audit and financial accounting, with over 20 years of expertise spanning both public and private sectors. His work encompasses corporate transactions, full-scope and targeted examinations, insurance operations, financial solvency, forensic accounting, and expert witness preparation. He has served as examiner-in-charge and led teams of financial examiners, market conduct examiners and specialists. He has also played a key role in identifying financially troubled companies and supporting regulatory oversight through quarterly and annual financial analyses.

In addition to his regulatory work, Rick has managed internal audit functions for large and mid-sized insurers, developing and executing audit plans and procedures. He has helped organizations establish internal audit frameworks, conducted operational walkthroughs, and assessed control design and effectiveness. His broad and deep experience across disciplines positions him as a trusted advisor in both compliance and strategic financial matters.