Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigative Services Nationwide
Founded in 1972, SEO Enterprises has built a reputation as a leader in private investigative services. Our attorney-led team combines decades of operational experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive solutions for legal, corporate, and individual clients. With expertise spanning asset investigations, digital forensics, and executive protection, we operate in all 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries. Our proprietary systems access 5,000+ databases, enabling rapid, legally compliant evidence collection.Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and legal professionals, we maintain strict ethical standards while providing expert testimony and strategic investigative support. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive actionable intelligence tailored to their specific needs, whether in family law cases or complex international litigation.
Services
Asset Inquiries
Computer Forensics
Executive Protection
Family Law Cases
E-Discovery
Surveillance
Due Diligence
Expert Testimony
Background Checks
Security Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in private investigations
- Our attorney-led approach ensures legal compliance and admissibility
- We operate in all 50 U.S. states and 42 international countries
- Our proprietary systems access 5,000+ investigative databases
- We provide expert testimony in legal proceedings nationwide
What people say
Best in the business
Compassion
Discreet and effective
Honesty and integrity
Legal expertise
Services
Asset and Financial Inquiries
Our team conducts comprehensive asset and financial investigations for legal and corporate clients. We identify hidden assets, analyze financial records, and trace ownership through banking relationships, property registrations, and business affiliations. Using proprietary systems accessing 5,000+ databases, we uncover tax liens, bankruptcy records, and employment information to support divorce proceedings, civil judgments, and corporate due diligence. Our legally compliant methods ensure admissibility in court while maintaining discretion throughout the process.
Computer and Mobile Forensics
We specialize in extracting and preserving digital evidence from computers and mobile devices. Our experts recover deleted data, analyze GPS history, and document social media activity while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols. The service includes call log analysis, contact mapping, and calendar review to build admissible digital evidence for legal proceedings. Our proprietary tools ensure complete data recovery while maintaining ethical and legal compliance for courtroom presentation.
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services combine physical security and counter-surveillance techniques for high-profile individuals. The team includes former law enforcement and military personnel trained in proactive risk mitigation. We develop customized protection plans using threat assessment methodologies and international operational experience across 42 countries. Services include event security planning, route analysis, and discreet protection strategies for corporate executives and public figures.
Expert Testimony
Our investigators provide expert testimony in legal proceedings based on 50+ years of investigative experience. We present admissible evidence through documented surveillance, asset investigations, and digital forensics while explaining complex methodologies to courts. The team assists attorneys in evaluating opposing expert witnesses and preparing trial documentation. Our attorney-led approach ensures testimony aligns with legal standards and complements broader case strategies.
Family Law Investigations
We conduct discreet investigations for family law matters including infidelity documentation, child custody assessments, and asset division. Our services combine surveillance, financial tracing, and digital evidence collection while maintaining ethical standards. The team handles complex cases involving hidden assets, common-law marriage verification, and behavioral pattern documentation. All findings are presented with proper chain-of-custody for court admissibility in divorce and custody proceedings.
People
Wes Bearden
Chairman of the Board
Founder with over 50 years of investigative experience, Wes Bearden established the agency's attorney-led model and maintains strategic oversight of complex cases.
Mike Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Mike Thompson oversees daily operations and ensures adherence to the agency's high standards for investigative excellence and client confidentiality.
J.H. Ibarra
Surveillance Coordinator
J.H. Ibarra manages surveillance operations, utilizing advanced techniques to gather evidence while maintaining legal compliance and operational discretion.
Eva Vigh
Investigative Research Coordinator
Eva Vigh leads research operations, coordinating digital and field investigations to produce comprehensive reports for legal and corporate clients.
Delaney Wessel
Social Media Content Creator
Delaney Wessel manages digital communications, translating complex investigative concepts into accessible content while maintaining professional standards.
Questions
What is an attorney-led investigation?
Our attorney-led model ensures legal compliance and admissibility of evidence, with investigations directed by licensed legal professionals alongside experienced investigators.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we operate in 42 countries with local expertise and global resources to handle cross-border investigations and evidence collection.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility?
We follow strict chain-of-custody protocols, maintain legal compliance during collection, and document all procedures for courtroom presentation.
Can you recover deleted digital data?
Our forensic experts use specialized tools to recover deleted files, text messages, and device history while preserving evidentiary integrity.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and offer customized billing arrangements for corporate and legal clients.
How are investigation costs determined?
Costs depend on case complexity, geographic scope, and required resources. We provide detailed estimates before initiating work.
