The Homeland Security spokeswoman, Michelle Petrovich, declined to say what qualifications or background Gill has for his senior position in the department's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection division.
An Associated Press analysis of new FBI data published early Tuesday shows the National Instant Criminal Background Check system processed more than 2.78 million checks in December.
Additionally, she points to RIA accreditation and an extensive background check on the 50 certified financial planners who offer advice on everything from student loan debt to risk tolerance analysis and portfolio recommendations.