Professional Asset Investigations
John Olsen, Principal
John Olsen is the principal investigator of Salient Strategic. He’s a U.S. Marine veteran, and retired NYPD undercover police detective. Highly regarded for his expertise, discretion, and professional judgement— John leads from the front, ensuring the standard his clients have come to expect in every investigation we take on.
The core problem we exist to solve is uncertainty as it pertains to assets. As a licensed investigative practice, Salient Strategic seeks to identify assets for legal collection and recovery ensuring that our clients have the full picture, and that attempts to unlawfully conceal instruments of value are unsuccessful.
What We Do
What To Expect
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Discovery
Every case begins with a conversation. Before we ever start an asset investigation, we’ll want to understand the full picture.
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Proposal
We believe that an educated client is the best client. We provide the full scope with deliverables in writing, so you know exactly what to expect as we move forward.
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Investigation
We use a number of public and proprietary sources for a thorough investigation. Our turnaround times are very fast by industry standards, and clients are often impressed with the level of clarity and depth we provide.
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Delivery
Once completed, your investigation results will be delivered to you promptly through our secure, encrypted, SOC-2 compliant portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting started is simple. Click the “Book A Call” button at the top of this page and schedule a discovery call.
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We provide asset investigations for attorneys dealing with judgments and high-net-worth divorce. We only take work routed through licensed, practicing attorneys. At this time, we do not assist pro-se litigants.
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It all comes down to investigative experience.
We’ve seen reports generated by ex-patrol cops using Chat-GPT, and we can confirm firsthand that AI hallucinations are a thing. You get what you pay for.
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Our pricing runs on a flat base, plus add ons. This allows you to build our offering into your service if you desire, and quote your clients confidently. There are no surprises with us.
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Discreet, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide you through the process, get you what you need, and keep things moving.
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Asset investigations vary in length and complexity. Our ordinary window is 7-10 business days, but we will guarantee a delivery date at the time of our proposal. We also offer rush service with a 72 hour delivery for an additional fee.
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Yes. We are fully licensed and conduct investigations within compliance of the GLBA, DPPA & FCRA respectively.
** It is a crime in most jurisdictions to hire an unlicensed investigator, and non-compliance carries steep penalties. Always ensure your investigator is above board.