Consulting Division · Tennessee Statewide
Investigative consulting that protects Tennessee organizations
Delator Consulting provides investigative consulting for organizations and individuals who need verified intelligence rather than guesswork. Founded by military and federal law-enforcement investigators, we advise on corporate risk, surveillance and counter-surveillance, executive protection, digital intelligence and property risk across all 95 Tennessee counties, with every engagement supervised through our command structure.
- Military and federal law-enforcement founders
- 75+ designated specialty categories
- Direct dialogue, no sales process
- 95Tennessee counties covered
- 75+Designated specialty categories
- 24/7Availability for new engagements
- 5.0Google rating
Quick answer
What is investigative consulting?
Investigative consulting is advisory work delivered by experienced investigators. Instead of only conducting a single investigation, the consultant assesses your risks, designs the right investigative or security response, carries out or supervises the work, and briefs decision-makers on what the findings mean and what to do next. It suits businesses, attorneys and private clients.
01Intelligence that protects
Verified intelligence, not assumptions
Most organizations do not need more information. They need information someone has verified, placed in context and turned into a decision. Delator Consulting exists for that purpose. Our founders come from military and federal law-enforcement backgrounds, and the division applies that training to the problems Tennessee businesses, attorneys and private clients face every day.
There is no sales process. You speak directly with leadership in a confidential, informed conversation, and every engagement is supervised through Delator's chain of command so accountability is clear from intake to final briefing. Work is assigned only to verified specialists in our own licensed, insured network.
- Direct access to leadership from the first call
- Chain-of-command supervision on every engagement
- Specialists matched from 75+ designated categories
- Absolute discretion with sensitive information
02Practice area
Corporate investigations and risk consulting
Internal theft, employee misconduct, vendor fraud and poor hiring decisions all start as small, quiet risks. Our corporate practice helps leadership identify them early through fraud prevention reviews, vendor due diligence, workplace risk assessments and executive screening.
When a concern is already active, the same team moves from advisory to investigation without handing you off to another firm. For suspected fraud that requires records to be secured immediately, we can escalate to an unannounced shock audit.
Every recommendation is practical. Rather than a generic checklist, leadership receives a prioritized plan tied to the specific people, processes and vendors that create exposure in your organization, along with a clear view of which issues can be handled internally and which warrant outside investigation.
03Practice areas
Surveillance, counter-surveillance and executive protection
Surveillance consulting covers operational planning for lawful surveillance as well as the reverse: detecting whether you or your organization are being watched or tracked. Tennessee law generally prohibits placing a GPS tracker on a vehicle the installer has no ownership interest in, and our anti-tracking guidance helps clients recognize and document that kind of intrusion so their attorney can act.
Executive protection consulting addresses travel security, residential assessments, protective intelligence and threat analysis for executives, public figures and high-net-worth families in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood and across the state.
- Surveillance planning and detection
- Anti-tracking and counter-surveillance guidance
- Travel and residential security assessments
- Protective intelligence and threat analysis
04Practice area
Digital intelligence and cyber investigations
Much of today's risk lives online. Our digital intelligence practice uses open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence to analyze digital footprints, investigate online fraud and document cyberstalking in a form counsel and law enforcement can use.
All digital work relies on lawful sources. Private investigators cannot access private accounts or obtain phone records without legal process, so where protected data matters we help your attorney identify what to request through subpoena or discovery.
Findings are delivered in plain language with supporting documentation, including captured pages, account histories and timelines, so that attorneys, HR teams and law enforcement can understand exactly what was found and how it was verified.
05Practice areas
Private intelligence, strategic advisory and property risk
Some clients need an ongoing partner rather than a single project. Private intelligence and strategic advisory engagements provide continuing risk monitoring, crisis response support and reputation protection, with regular briefings from the same accountable team.
Our real estate and property intelligence practice supports owners, developers and investors with occupancy verification, tenant screening, construction fraud investigation, short-term rental issues and broader property risk assessment across Tennessee's fast-growing markets.
- Ongoing risk monitoring and crisis response
- Reputation protection
- Occupancy verification and tenant screening
- Construction fraud and short-term rental issues
06Who we advise
Industries that rely on Delator Consulting
Our investigative consulting work spans sectors where confidentiality and defensible findings matter. Each industry brings its own regulatory context, and we route engagements to specialists who understand it.
Pricing is transparent and agreed before work begins, whether the engagement is a one-time assessment or a monthly advisory relationship.
- Legal services and law firms
- Real estate and development
- Healthcare, financial services and insurance
- Corporate enterprise and logistics
- Hospitality and retail
- High-net-worth individuals and families
Services
Services our consulting division draws on
- Corporate InvestigationsInvestigation of internal theft, misconduct, fraud and insider threats for Tennessee businesses, with findings documented clearly for leadership, HR and counsel.Learn more
- Shock AuditsUnannounced, simultaneous audits of financial records, systems and compliance that secure evidence before anyone inside the organization has a chance to conceal it.Learn more
- General Risk ManagementPractical assessment of the security and operational risks facing an organization or principal, with prioritized recommendations leadership can act on right away.Learn more
- Executive Hire Background CheckIn-depth screening of senior candidates covering history, conduct and representations before you hand over authority, system access or equity in your company.Learn more
- Real Estate RiskProperty, tenant, contractor and transaction intelligence that helps owners, developers and investors avoid costly surprises in Tennessee real estate deals.Learn more
- Personal Info OSINT WipeReview of your online exposure and removal of personal information from public data sources, reducing the risk of targeting, doxxing and harassment.Learn more
- Active Shooter Risk AuditAssessment of facility layout, procedures and readiness, with clear recommendations to strengthen preparedness for workplaces, churches, schools and public venues.Learn more
- Corporate EspionageInvestigation of information leaks, competitor intelligence gathering and insider threats that put your trade secrets, client lists and strategy at risk.Learn more
How it works
How a consulting engagement works
- 01
Intake and assessment
A confidential consultation with leadership defines the problem, the stakes and the outcome you need. There is no sales script, just an informed conversation and transparent pricing before work begins.
- 02
Specialist assignment
We match the engagement to verified specialists from our 75+ designated categories, selecting people whose competency in that exact area has been confirmed, not whoever happens to be available.
- 03
Execution
Investigative and advisory work proceeds under chain-of-command supervision and within Tennessee law. Everything is documented so each conclusion can be traced back to defensible evidence if it is ever challenged.
- 04
Delivery and advisory
You receive a written report, a leadership briefing or ongoing monitoring, depending on the engagement, along with clear recommendations for what to do next and who should be involved.
Compare
Delator Consulting compared with a typical freelance consultant
| Factor | Typical freelance consultant | Delator Consulting |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Often subcontracted | Verified specialists in our own network |
| Oversight | Individual discretion | Chain-of-command supervision |
| Range of expertise | One or two focus areas | 75+ designated specialty categories |
| Coverage | Local or regional | All 95 Tennessee counties |
| First conversation | Sales call | Direct dialogue with leadership |
| Pricing | Open-ended hourly retainer | Transparent pricing agreed up front |
Statewide coverage
Consulting for organizations across Tennessee
Delator Consulting advises clients in all 95 Tennessee counties from our Nashville headquarters. In Middle Tennessee that includes corporate, healthcare and professional-services organizations across Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties. In West Tennessee we support Memphis and Shelby County businesses in logistics, distribution and finance. In East Tennessee we serve businesses and families in Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities. Centralized leadership keeps every engagement accountable, and our specialists understand the local courts, regulators and business communities in each region.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does an investigative consultant do?
An investigative consultant assesses risk, designs the right investigative or security response, carries out or supervises the work and advises decision-makers on the findings. The difference from a single investigation is the advisory layer: you get recommendations on what the facts mean and how to act on them, not just a report.
Who founded Delator Group and why does it matter?
Delator Group was founded by investigators with military and federal law-enforcement backgrounds. That experience shapes how we plan operations, supervise personnel and handle evidence. For consulting clients, it means disciplined, documented work and a chain of command that stays accountable for every engagement from the first call to the final briefing.
Is your consulting work licensed in Tennessee?
Investigative work in Tennessee is regulated by the Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission under the Private Investigators Licensing and Regulatory Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-26-201 et seq. Delator's investigators are licensed and insured, and you can confirm any investigator's license using our guide to verifying a Tennessee PI license.
Can you tell if someone is tracking my car or phone?
Counter-surveillance consulting can help identify signs of tracking and physical surveillance and document what is found. In Tennessee, placing a GPS tracker on a vehicle you have no ownership interest in is generally unlawful, so documented findings can support action by your attorney or law enforcement. We do not access private accounts or phone records without legal process.
Do you offer ongoing consulting or only one-time projects?
Both. Many clients start with a single assessment or investigation, while others engage us for ongoing private intelligence and strategic advisory, including risk monitoring, crisis response support and reputation protection with regular briefings. Ongoing engagements keep the same accountable team on your matter, so context is never lost between projects.
Which industries do you work with?
We regularly advise legal services, real estate and development, healthcare, financial services and insurance, corporate enterprise, logistics, hospitality and retail, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families. Engagements are routed to specialists familiar with each sector's risks, regulations and typical warning signs, so you do not pay for a learning curve.
How is consulting priced?
Pricing depends on scope, duration and the specialists involved. We agree on transparent pricing during intake, before any work begins, so there is no open-ended retainer quietly burning in the background. Our service pricing page and guide to private investigator costs in Tennessee give more detail on the factors that typically affect cost.
Is my consultation confidential?
Yes. Discretion is central to how we operate. Information you share is limited to the people assigned to your engagement, and sensitive matters are compartmentalized within our command structure. If your matter involves litigation, we can coordinate with your attorney so communications are structured appropriately from the outset.
Do you consult for clients outside Nashville?
Yes. We serve all 95 Tennessee counties, including Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Franklin, as well as rural communities across Middle, East and West Tennessee. Centralized leadership keeps quality and reporting consistent no matter where in the state the engagement takes place.
When should a business hire an investigative consultant instead of a single investigator?
A consultant makes sense when the problem is not yet clearly defined, when several risks overlap, or when leadership needs advice on what to do with the findings. If you already know exactly what needs to be documented, a single investigation may be enough. In a confidential consultation, leadership will tell you honestly which approach fits.
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