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Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC was founded in 2002 as the dot-com bubble was bursting, the Enron scandal was unfolding, and the demand for investigative due diligence was growing. With skills learned from some of the country’s most sophisticated investigators and a robust network of information and industry resources, our firm was established to provide in-depth, high quality research and investigations for complex business and legal matters. Over the years, we have served behind the scenes of some of the nation’s biggest and most sensitive business and financial investigations and have helped a wide variety of corporations, financial institutions, law firms, and government entities with their information, risk management and problem-solving needs.
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Meet the Team

Decades of experience and an ongoing passion for learning define Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC professionals. We value skill, experience and the most accurate and ethically-sourced data, combining innovation and best practices to deliver meaningful results.

Meet the Team

Decades of experience and an ongoing passion for learning define Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC professionals. We value skill, experience and the most accurate and ethically-sourced data, combining innovation and best practices to deliver meaningful results.

Jessica Zannetti

(203) 247-2434

jzannetti@soundwatersintelligence.com
Principal
Jessica has over two decades of experience as an investigator, specializing in litigation support and due diligence. She assists law firms with background and asset investigations and works with corporations to identify business and reputational risks prior to merger, acquisition and investment transactions. Jessica has experience conducting interviews and collecting evidence for internal investigations and other sensitive matters.

Before joining Sound Waters Intelligence in 2012, Jessica worked with former federal agents managing research, traditional investigations, and financial fraud investigations.

Jessica holds a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware.

Melissa Abraham

203-255-2525
mabraham@soundwatersintelligence.com
Research Analyst
Melissa joins Sound Waters Intelligence with several years of investigative research experience having been with the company since 2021. She assists in research, fact-finding and analysis to support our due diligence and litigation support work.

Prior to joining Sound Waters Intelligence, Melissa spent 15 years in the commodity chemical industry. Her background includes market research, customer service, sales, logistics, and business management.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University

Andrea Azarm

203-224-8974

aazarm@soundwatersintelligence.com
Advisor
Andrea is the founder of our business and currently serves as an advisor. With over three decades of experience in investigations, she has comprehensive industry expertise and an extensive network, making her a valuable resource.

Throughout her career, Andrea has played an integral role in hundreds of assignments related to civil and criminal court proceedings, bankruptcies, business mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and internal compliance programs, corporate and financial fraud, hostile takeovers, proxy battles and political corruption.

Andrea has trained compliance personnel within financial institutions and other organizations and has presented and written on the topic of database research and investigations for security, labor, and legal professionals.

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Jessica Zannetti
Jessica has over two decades of experience as an investigator, specializing in litigation support and due diligence. She assists law firms with background and asset investigations and works with corporations to identify business and reputational risks prior to merger, acquisition and investment transactions. Jessica has experience conducting interviews and collecting evidence for internal investigations and other sensitive matters.

Before joining Sound Waters Intelligence in 2012, Jessica worked with former federal agents managing research, traditional investigations, and financial fraud investigations.

Jessica holds a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware.

(203) 247-2434
jzannetti@soundwatersintelligence.com

Melissa Abraham
Melissa joins Sound Waters Intelligence with several years of investigative research experience having been with the company since 2021. She assists in research, fact-finding and analysis to support our due diligence and litigation support work.

Prior to joining Sound Waters Intelligence, Melissa spent 15 years in the commodity chemical industry. Her background includes market research, customer service, sales, logistics, and business management.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University.

(203) 255-2525
mabraham@soundwatersintelligence.com

Andrea Azarm
Andrea is the founder of our business and currently serves as an advisor. With over three decades of experience in investigations, she has comprehensive industry expertise and an extensive network, making her a valuable resource.

Throughout her career, Andrea has played an integral role in hundreds of assignments related to civil and criminal court proceedings, bankruptcies, business mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and internal compliance programs, corporate and financial fraud, hostile takeovers, proxy battles and political corruption.

Andrea has trained compliance personnel within financial institutions and other organizations and has presented and written on the topic of database research and investigations for security, labor, and legal professionals.

(203) 224-8974
aazarm@soundwatersintelligence.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you typically work with?
Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC works with law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and government entities to provide services to assist them with their business intelligence, risk management, and problem-solving needs.
How do you work?
Our clients engage our services hourly or on a flat-fee basis depending on their needs and the type of project.
Do you do divorce cases?
We work on divorce and other domestic matters but always through an engagement with a law firm, protecting the client’s confidentiality and assuring that the investigation appropriately advances the client’s legal case.
How long does a background investigation take?

The time it takes to complete a background investigation varies from case to case and depends on the profile of the subject and the depth of investigation required. We typically report results within 5 to 10 business days.

What kind of report do you provide?
With rare exception, Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC provides clients with detailed written findings and analysis. Our reports are tailored to serve the needs of our clients.
Will the subject know I’m looking?
Most clients want their inquiries to be discreet, and Sound Waters Intelligence, LLC proceeds with the greatest care and caution to assure that no one knows we’re looking.