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Security Consultant and Private Investigator in Middleburg, Virginia
Based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, I help Middleburg businesses, estates, event venues, and families with security consulting, private investigations, and safety training.
I am Zach Baumgart, a paramedic and former federal special agent with more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience. About me
- Former federal special agent
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
B Safe Advisor Group in Middleburg
My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County. Middleburg is a small historic town in western Loudoun County, along U.S. Route 50, known as the "Nation's Horse and Hunt Capital." Whether you are in town, on an estate, or at a farm or winery nearby, I can meet you at your location. When you contact B Safe Advisor, you work directly with me, not a rotating team.
I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner, and I use more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience to shape my security audits, investigations, training, and the Security Director on Demand service.
Contact me to start with a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Security and Investigation Needs in Middleburg
Middleburg combines a historic district, inns and restaurants, equestrian businesses, large private estates, and nearby wineries. That creates a wide range of needs, including:
- Estates and private residences: remote property security, household staff screening, privacy, and emergency plans.
- Inns, restaurants, and shops: theft, payment fraud, cash handling, and employee conduct.
- Equestrian businesses, farms, and wineries: remote buildings, events, valuable equipment, and emergency plans.
- Events and gatherings: access control and medical response.
- Houses of worship, schools, and nonprofits: open-door gatherings, community events, volunteers, and donations.
- Families and individuals: threats, harassment, home security, and scams that target residents.
Visitors, seasonal events, and properties with valuable art, horses, and equipment create privacy and security needs that differ from a typical suburb. I can assess your property, plan for emergencies, and investigate losses or threats confidentially.
Crime Trends in Middleburg
Middleburg is a small town served by the Middleburg Police Department, which reported ten fraud crimes in 2025, up from four in 2024, and four larceny crimes, up from three.
Across Loudoun County, fraud-related crimes are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
- Forgery crimes are up 58%, from 135 to 213.
- Impersonation crimes are up 26%, from 157 to 198.
- Wire fraud crimes are up 13%, from 112 to 127.
Even a few crimes can mean large losses. A single forged check, payment scam, or employee theft can hurt a small business or a family badly.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner and former federal criminal investigator, I help businesses, estates, and families spot scams, tighten the controls that stop them, and investigate when a fraud scheme succeeds. Learn about my security audits, investigations, training, and Security Director on Demand.
Concerned about a security or safety issue such as fraud? Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
County violent crime and fraud trends cover all of Loudoun County, including the Sheriff's Office and the town police departments. Percentages are based on crimes, not arrests or people, and are not adjusted for population.
How I Can Help in Middleburg
Security Director on Demand
Ongoing access to an experienced security leader, and all B Safe Advisor Group services, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Physical Security Audits
An independent review of your property, buildings, access, and high-risk areas, including remote locations, with a written report that ranks each finding by risk.
Private Investigations
Independent, confidential investigations of fraud, theft, inventory loss, threats, stalking, harassment, and allegations of misconduct.
Background Investigations
Pre-employment and vendor screening matched to the position, plus due diligence and executive background investigations, including household staff and contractor screening for estates.
Training
Fraud awareness, emergency medical response, Active Threat Response, and workplace violence prevention, customized for your team.
Emergency Procedures
Plans, staff training, and drills for critical incidents such as medical emergencies, fire, lockdown, and evacuation.
Threat Assessment and Management
I assess and investigate threats and harassment, develop risk assessments, then help you manage and reduce the risk through a threat mitigation plan.
Travel Security
Destination-specific briefings and training for travelers and groups leaving from Dulles and beyond.
All services are available individually or as part of a Security Director on Demand contract. See my full list of services.
I also teach two safety courses for young people leaving home: B Safe at Spring Break, a three-hour course for high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who are new to spring break trips, and B Safe at College, a six-hour course for high school juniors, seniors, and graduates preparing to live away from home for the first time. Sessions are planned in and around Ashburn. Training session dates are coming soon! Contact me to get added to the notification list when I finalize the dates.
Ready to talk it through? The initial consultation is complimentary.
How It Works
Initial Consultation
A confidential consultation by phone or virtual meeting lasting about 15 minutes. The consultation is complimentary.
Scope and Contract
I recommend the services that fit your needs, and a written contract sets out the scope and terms.
Work
I do the work myself and report my findings to you.
Working with Local Agencies
I can serve as your liaison with the Middleburg Police Department, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, so you have a trusted contact before an incident, not after. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
I also serve Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville, and Sterling, and all of Loudoun County. See my full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Middleburg and western Loudoun?
Yes. I serve Middleburg, Upperville, Aldie, Philomont, and the rest of western Loudoun, and I can meet you at your property.
Do you offer private investigations in Middleburg?
Yes. I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I handle investigations of fraud, threats, harassment, stalking, theft, inventory loss, employee misconduct, and other matters for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families, and every matter is confidential.
Is Middleburg safe?
Loudoun County, including Middleburg, reported a crime rate about half as high as Virginia's overall rate.
Fraud-related crimes across Loudoun County are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
My services focus on security consulting, physical security assessments, fraud awareness and prevention, and private investigations to support the Middleburg community. If you have security or safety concerns regarding your family, business, or organization, contact me for help.
Can you help plan security for equestrian events, weddings, and festivals?
Yes. I can review access, emergency procedures, and medical response for public and private events, and I keep every engagement confidential.
Can you help with a large estate or farm?
Yes. A security audit can review remote buildings, access, and emergency plans, and background investigations can screen household staff and contractors. I do not sell cameras, guards, or alarms, so my advice is independent.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. B Safe Advisor Group LLC is a bonded, insured, and licensed Private Security Services Business in Virginia (DCJS #11-30292), and I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator.
Do you sell guards, cameras, or alarms?
No. I do not sell security guards, alarms, cameras, or any other products or equipment, and I do not receive referral fees or commissions from any services or vendors I propose.
My advice and reports are always independent and unbiased, so you always get the best advice and the best client service.
How much does it cost?
The cost depends on the services you choose and the size and needs of your organization, such as the number of locations and whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support through a Security Director on Demand contract. As an example, a small single-location business would pay approximately $500 per month under a Security Director on Demand contract, which includes emergency plan updates, monthly meetings and drills, unlimited investigative consultations, and up to two initial threat assessments each month.
During the initial consultation, I can tailor the contract to your needs.
Can I get started online or by phone?
Yes. Call or text 571-643-2338, email contact@bsafeadvisor.com, or send a message. I respond within two business days.
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