This site uses cookies to provide you with a more responsive and personalized service. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies. You can learn more about our use of cookies and similar technologies and your choices by reviewing our Privacy Policy. By clicking “I agree” you agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies.
Guidepost Solutions Expands Emerging Issues & Technology Practice with Key Leadership Promotions
Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in investigations, compliance, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, announced the promotion of Bradley Dizik to president and Stephanie Talamantez to senior managing director of its Emerging Issues and Technology practice. This strategic move, coupled with the addition of Megan Kilzy as managing director, underscores Guidepost Solutions’ commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions for clients navigating emerging, cross-border and sensitive issues.
“Bradley’s innovative approach combined with Stephanie’s exceptional background exemplifies the caliber of talent that drives our Emerging Issues and Technology practice forward,” said Julie Myers Wood, CEO, Guidepost Solutions. “Their promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to helping clients stay ahead of evolving risks and opportunities in an increasingly complex and shifting landscape.”
Dizik, who has been with Guidepost Solutions since 2019, specializes in crisis strategy; cross-border, emerging, and sensitive investigations; and global compliance assessments. His proven track record and innovative approach earned him recognition as the sole American-based investigations consultant on Global Investigations Review’s (GIR) 2024 “40 Under 40” list. Dizik will continue to lead the practice in addressing the most pressing and intricate risks faced by a diverse clientele, including corporations, digital asset companies, high-net-worth individuals, and public figures worldwide. His expertise encompasses overseeing complex global investigations; supervising the development and assessment of ethics and compliance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and privacy programs; as well as leading the forensic tracing and recovery of digital assets. A member of the Washington, D.C. and New York Bars, Dizik is regularly called on to advise board directors and executive officers for critical business and reputational decisions and in response to their most public and private crises.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this vote of confidence from colleagues who I admire and have inspired me to build a practice group that is at the cutting edge for how investigations, compliance, and security services are provided to clients,” said Dizik. “The world is changing rapidly, and it is imperative that Guidepost has the agility to keep up with these changes. With our expanded team, we are better positioned to provide cutting-edge solutions that help our clients navigate their greatest challenges with confidence.”
Talamentez is a former FBI special agent with extensive experience in cybercrime and digital asset investigations, white-collar crime, fraud investigations, and national security matters. She has several certifications related to digital asset tracing and crypto assets.
Kilzy, a Certified Fraud Examiner, brings significant expertise in white-collar crime, fraud investigations, and regulatory enforcement. Most recently, she was a partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense and Investigations practice at Cole Schotz, P.C. She is also a former assistant prosecutor in the Financial Crimes Unit at Bergen County (New Jersy) Prosecutor’s Office.
Established in 2022, the Guidepost Solutions Emerging Issues and Technology practice provides crisis management counseling and specializes in leading cross-border, emerging, and sensitive investigations as well as innovative investigations using technologies such as AI and automation. The group also helps companies establish rigorous programs to maintain compliance with existing and emerging regulations. The Emerging Issues and Technology practice works with other practice groups across the company, including the Technology Advisory Services group, led by experts in data collection and analysis, Compliance team, led by former chief compliance officers, and Investigations teams, led by former prosecutors and law enforcement agents. By combining investigative expertise with deep industry knowledge, Guidepost Solutions provides clients with forward-thinking strategies to mitigate risk, maintain compliance, and safeguard their business interests.
Bradley L. Dizik
President, Emerging Issues + Technology
Bradley Dizik advises publicly held, private and not-for-profit institutions on integrity issues, including development and evaluation of ethics and compliance programs and related best practices, institutional structure and culture, risk oversight, board and committee structure, board and executive leadership, independent and internal investigations, and audits and assessments. Mr. Dizik is currently advising the President and Board of Regents of the University of Michigan on the implementation of internal controls and structural and cultural transformation efforts in response to its sexual misconduct crisis. He is also a key member of the team investigating and assessing the Southern Baptist Convention’s handling of sexual abuse allegations and related treatment of survivors and practice reform efforts.
Stephanie Talamantez
Senior Managing Director
Stephanie Talamantez stands as a distinguished FBI Agent renowned for her unwavering dedication to problem-solving and a proactive approach in tackling complex challenges. With a proven track record, she demonstrates a consistent ability to initiate, adapt, innovate, and achieve results.
Megan B. Kilzy
Managing Director
Megan B. Kilzy brings extensive expertise in white-collar criminal defense and prosecution, government investigations, and complex litigation to her role as a managing director at Guidepost Solutions in its Emerging Issues and Technology Practice. Her practice focuses on complex and cross-border investigations, crisis intervention, compliance, monitorships and physical/cyber security. With a proven track record in managing high-stakes investigations and litigation, Ms. Kilzy excels in addressing issues involving corporate fraud, regulatory compliance, and financial crimes.
SBC hotlineOakland County AARMAGELLAN Monitorship