Balboa Intel

Balboa Intel LLC is a Southern California investigations, security, and intelligence company owned and managed by Lori Nelson. Licensed as a private investigator by the California Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, the firm offers a range of capabilities, including investigations, social media research, threat assessments, data analytics, evidence analysis, complex financial analysis, and case management.

The company’s expertise is grounded in Nelson’s more than 26 years of leadership experience as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent and as a Global Security Senior Manager of Enterprise Programs at The Walt Disney Company. Her background includes leading complex securities fraud investigations involving domestic and international multi-agency partners, supported by a Juris Doctorate and a degree in finance. At Disney, she also developed enterprise-wide policies and standard operating procedures in collaboration with legal, risk management, and international teams. Her work included travel safety, GIS mapping, data platforms, and GSOC training.