Clarity through intelligence.
Kingfisher provides discreet investigative and intelligence support for companies, law firms, and executive teams operating across Europe and the United States. Led by a former FBI counterintelligence Special Agent and U.S. military special operations strategist, we help clients understand complex risks, navigate cross border matters, and protect what matters most in environments where mistakes are expensive.
Our work is quiet by design. We help you see clearly, think strategically, and act with confidence when the facts are incomplete or the stakes are high.
A private intelligence and security advisory with both European and American reach
Kingfisher Intel supports clients who operate across borders, manage high consequence decisions, or face exposure from geopolitical, regulatory, or reputational threats. The firm was built on the same intelligence principles used in government service, adapted for private sector leaders who need clarity without noise.
Our Dublin presence allows European clients to engage a trusted, discreet intelligence partner with experience working between jurisdictions, cultures, and legal systems. Whether the problem involves due diligence, sensitive fact development, international exposure, or leadership security, the goal is always the same. Give the client an accurate picture of what is happening, why it matters, and how to respond.
Our Offerings.
Corporate and Legal Intelligence
Independent intelligence support for counsel, leadership, and transaction teams.
What we support
Pre investment and transactional intelligence for deals with cross border elements
Strategic background reviews of executives, principals, and key persons
Third party and vendor integrity checks for international partners
Quiet fact development for litigation and internal inquiries
Discreet verification of assets, relationships, and undisclosed activity
Identification of sanctions exposure, jurisdictional complications, and reputational risk
Why it matters
European transactions often involve layered legal frameworks, interconnected ownership, or foreign counterparties. Clients rely on us to surface hidden risks, contextualize complex information, and deliver intelligence that is accurate, defensible, and appropriate for counsel, boards, and senior leadership.
Geopolitical and Cross Border Risk Advisory
Strategic insight for companies that operate internationally or face exposure from foreign environments.
What we assess
Country and regional risk for operations, partnerships, or executive travel
Political and regulatory shifts that may impact deals or continuity
Network integrity and undisclosed relationships surrounding principals
Reputational vulnerabilities tied to foreign jurisdictions
Exposure to organized crime, corruption landscapes, or opaque intermediaries
How we help
We bridge the gap between public information, human intelligence tradecraft, and operational analysis. Clients receive concise intelligence that explains the real risk, the likely trajectory, and the practical implications for decision making.
Holistic Security Audits
Whole picture assessments for companies, estates, executives, and families who require an external, intelligence driven evaluation of their security posture.
These audits cover
Physical security and access vulnerabilities
Travel patterns and executive exposure
Digital footprint, information leakage, and metadata risk
Insider threat indicators and governance gaps
Residence and office level vulnerabilities
Protective measures and continuity planning
Why clients engage us
Leadership teams often inherit a patchwork of internal controls, vendor programs, or legacy security measures. A holistic audit cuts through the noise and delivers a clear, objective assessment of what is strong, what is weak, and what needs to change.
Training & Advisory
Private, scenario based programs for legal teams, corporate leaders, and internal security staff.
Topics include
Insider threat awareness and intervention
Executive security fundamentals for leadership and staff
Cross border investigative methodology
Counterintelligence concepts for private sector environments
Travel security and movement planning
Governance and information control strategy
Each program is tailored to the client’s operational environment and delivered privately, either in person or virtually.
About Kingfisher.
A background shaped by intelligence, counterintelligence, and field work
Kingfisher Intel was founded by Bryce Ernst, a former FBI Special Agent and U.S. military special operations strategist. His career spans counterintelligence investigations, human intelligence operations, cross border risk work, and sensitive protective assignments for U.S. government and private sector clients. This experience informs every engagement.
The firm’s philosophy is simple. Good intelligence comes from disciplined collection, sound analysis, and a grounded understanding of how people, organizations, and systems behave under pressure. Kingfisher applies these principles to help clients make clear decisions when clarity is scarce.
Why the Kingfisher
The kingfisher is a symbol of precision and measured action. It moves quietly, waits patiently, and strikes only when the moment is right. That is the standard we bring to every engagement. Focused. Deliberate. Never louder than necessary.
Bryce Ernst, Founder
Lessons from the field.
Brief case studies and insights from our founder, drawn from years in federal service and private-sector investigations.
These entries reflect the principles that guide our work, clear thinking, sound methodology, and an understanding of how intelligence is applied in the real world.
Begin with a focused consultation.
Provide a brief summary of your matter and a secure way to reach you.
Do not include sensitive or identifying details at this stage. Once your inquiry is received, we’ll establish an encrypted communication channel, as needed.
Kingfisher | Europe
11 Wynnefield Road
Rathmines, Dublin 6
D06 F9C1, Ireland
Kingfisher | America
3003 Tamiami Trail N
3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34103
Phone: +1.239.427.2122
Email: hello@kingfisherpi.com
Every inquiry is treated with the same professionalism, integrity, and care that define our work.
When the environment is complex, clarity determines outcome.
If you need discreet intelligence support for an ongoing matter or upcoming decision, we can help you understand the full picture so you can move forward with confidence.
Kingfisher.
11 Wynnefield Road
Rathmines, Dublin 6,
D06 F9C1, Ireland
Kingfisher provides private intelligence and security advisory services.
We do not provide surveillance or regulated investigative activity within jurisdictions that require specific licensing.
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