Principal-led investigative and intelligence support for Naples and Southwest Florida
Kingfisher provides discreet, high-standard investigative and intelligence services for clients in Naples and the surrounding communities. Our work is quiet, analytical, and grounded in intelligence and protective disciplines, not volume-driven consumer PI tactics. We assist clients who need clarity, accuracy, and sound judgment in matters that require discretion.
This is not traditional “private investigation.” It is disciplined fact development for individuals, families, attorneys, and organizations who value independence, professionalism, and a measured approach.
We operate exclusively within Naples and the broader Collier–Lee area, applying the same standards used in our national corporate and legal work to local matters that require care.
How We Assist
Household & Staff Vetting
Independent background and behavioral reviews for household employees, contractors, advisors, or anyone gaining proximity to your family or property. Our work prioritizes clarity before trust is extended.
Local Intelligence and Evidence Development
Structured research, open-source intelligence, timeline reconstruction, and contextual analysis. We identify what is happening, what it means, and what is relevant, without theatrics or intrusive tactics.
Sensitive Personal and Family Matters
Assistance with discreet, careful intelligence collection for matters involving privacy, trust, relationships, or personal concern. Our work provides understanding without escalation.
Due Diligence for Key Decisions
Independent review of individuals, associations, financial claims, or entities linked to significant personal or family decisions. We focus on verifiable facts and contextual insight.
Support for Attorneys and Legal Teams
Fact development, background analysis, and structured intelligence that strengthens legal strategy. Our work is suitable for litigation, private matters, and privileged contexts.
Targeted, Purposeful Observation
Observation is used sparingly and only when a matter requires it. When deployed, it is professional, discreet, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. Not consumer-level surveillance.
About Kingfisher in Naples
Kingfisher is led by Bryce Ernst, a former FBI Special Agent with experience in counterintelligence, protective intelligence, and national-security investigations, and a former U.S. Army officer supporting aviation and intelligence missions across Europe.
Earlier in his career, “Kingfisher” was his callsign, a name that now reflects the firm’s approach: calm, observant, and focused on the details that matter.
Every matter is handled directly with disciplined research, steady judgment, and the professionalism expected in situations that require discretion and clarity.
Our Approach
Our work in Naples reflects the same principles that guide our national intelligence practice: relevance over volume, discretion over visibility, and clarity over assumption.
We avoid the sensationalism and volume-driven tactics common in consumer PI work. Instead, we deliver measured, accurate, and discreet support shaped around the realities of each client’s situation.
Every engagement is shaped around the client's circumstances and handled with respect for privacy and purpose.
Who We Serve in Southwest Florida
We work with a focused group of clients, including:
Naples executives and business owners
Attorneys and litigation teams
High-visibility families
Family offices with a Naples presence
Private clients navigating sensitive personal matters
Organizations requiring independent fact development
We take on a limited number of matters to maintain principal involvement and ensure consistent quality.
When to Contact Kingfisher
Clients reach out when:
A matter is personal but carries real consequences
Discretion and independence are essential
A situation affects privacy, reputation, or family safety
Internal handling is inappropriate or impossible
They want a professional investigator, not consumer-grade surveillance
They need to understand what is happening, and what it means
If a matter requires clarity, discretion, and disciplined investigative work, we can help.
Our Local Service Area
Naples, Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Old Naples, Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Moorings, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, and Fort Myers.
A thoughtful investigative practice for Naples. Our role is straightforward: to bring clarity, context, and professionalism to situations where the details matter.
Kingfisher Investigations
3003 Tamiami Trail N
Third Floor
Naples, FL 34103
239 427 2122
investigations@kingfisherpi.com