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Harold H. Houck , President of Houck & Associates, Inc. provides corporate troubleshooting services and asset assessment on a global basis. His firm counters or resolves issues concerning embezzlement, fraud and corporate espionage. The firm’s success in international financial research and creative problem solving has earned Mr. Houck his unique reputation. Mr. Houck related that the recent high profile Ponzi schemes have crystallized the truth of his fundamental beliefs:  “every matter requires foreknowledge” and “knowledge is never too dear”. The tentacles of fraud have   indiscriminately targeted individuals, businesses, banks and even state governments. This has changed the trusting environment wherein only corporations conduct due diligence. Clients are now more prudent, wanting their own due diligence – a second opinion, if you will.

Houck relates the most frequent regret expressed by his clients is, “I wish I knew about your services earlier.” Often, the client’s dilemma was entirely preventable through competent research prior to investment. Mr. Houck suggests in considering financial research, avoid anonymous entities, check for licensor and status, ask for a contract, and finally, meet the responsible person if possible. That person should be able to knowledgeably answer your prepared questions.  Houck & Associates has provided an amalgamation of services to a variety of clients. Cases have ranged from the exotic such the currency crisis in Venezuela, or tracking priceless artwork, to more ordinary such as a short term con or a contentious divorce. This is what Mr. Houck expresses he likes most about his business – ever changing challenges. Mr. Houck came to understand the need for his particular niche while serving in naval intelligence and working for the FDIC and the FSLIC during the 1980’s banking crisis. He has travelled globally on business, is an avid reader, enjoys athletic fitness, is a government and believes the key to happiness is discipline.

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