About Nära

Clarity for Complex Financial Matters

Nära Advisors is a boutique forensic accounting and financial consulting firm serving attorneys, individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries in complex financial matters.

Our work is grounded in careful analysis, clear communication, and an understanding that every engagement carries real consequences for the people involved. We take the time to understand the circumstances, examine the details, and present our findings clearly, thoughtfully, and objectively.

Nära combines direct senior-level involvement with the responsiveness and thoughtful approach of a boutique firm.

The Meaning Behind Nära

Nära is the Swedish word for "near."

The name reflects the kind of firm we set out to build: one that stays close to the work, attentive to the details, and accessible to the people who rely on us.

Clients work directly with experienced professionals who remain actively involved throughout the engagement. Whether we are tracing financial activity, examining complex financial records, evaluating economic damages, or providing ongoing financial oversight, our goal is the same: to bring clarity, sound judgment, and a steady perspective to complicated situations.

Meet Brian Lundeen

Brian Lundeen CPA, CFE

Managing Member

Brian Lundeen is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner who helps attorneys, individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries understand complex financial issues.

His work includes forensic accounting, litigation consulting, economic damages analysis, fraud examination, and financial advisory services. Brian also serves as an expert witness and provides interim CFO and business management support.

What Brian enjoys most about this work is uncovering the story behind the numbers. Every engagement presents a different set of facts, questions, and challenges. By carefully examining the financial details, he helps clients understand what happened, what it means, and what should be considered next.

Brian combines analytical rigor with an approachable, responsive working style. He remains closely involved throughout each engagement and communicates his findings clearly, without making an already complicated matter feel more difficult than it needs to be.

Outside of work, Brian can be found coaching his daughter's softball team, playing golf, or spending time outdoors.

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University

Master of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

Virginia, District of Columbia, and California

Certified Fraud Examiner

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Group Leader, ProVisors

Treasurer, Board of Directors, ACT for Alexandria

Treasurer, Fort Hunt Softball Board

CTE Advisory Committee, Fairfax County School Board

What Clients Say

"The best part of my experience was due to his focus and efficiency. He was extremely active throughout our work together and very responsive.

Sharp. Professional. Accessible." - Client Testimonial, Los Angeles.

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"Brian is bright, charismatic, careful, and dependable.

[He] guided me in making decisions that not only helped me to become financially stable and savvy, but also decisions that would help me to grow and navigate a brand-new life.

It's no small feat to be this good at your job, and Brian does it with grace and humility." - Client Testimonial, California.