At HGS Investigations, our Asset Search Services are designed to uncover the full financial landscape behind individuals, businesses, and entities. Whether for litigation, judgment recovery, subrogation, divorce proceedings, insurance claims, or corporate due diligence, we provide verified, actionable intelligence that gives our clients a complete picture of financial standing and hidden assets.
Our experienced investigators combine law enforcement–level methodologies, advanced databases, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify both declared and concealed assets. Every search is conducted lawfully, discreetly, and with the precision required to support legal, financial, and investigative decisions.
Our Asset Search Capabilities Include:
Real Property & Ownership Records
- Comprehensive searches of residential, commercial, and investment property ownership.
- Identification of real estate held in the individual’s name, jointly owned, or connected through LLCs, trusts, or shell entities.
- Review of sales history, mortgages, liens, and foreclosures to assess equity and encumbrances.
- Cross-referencing property holdings across multiple counties and jurisdictions for completeness.
Vehicle, Watercraft, and Aircraft Ownership
- Verification of titled assets including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft.
- Identification of assets registered under related entities or family members to obscure ownership.
- Review of lienholders, transfer history, and registration data when available.
Business & Corporate Interests
- Investigation of business ownership, partnerships, and corporate filings.
- Discovery of hidden business affiliations or related companies used to shelter assets.
- Analysis of business financial stability, revenue indicators, and legal history.
- Review of corporate registrations, trade licenses, and tax documents where accessible.
Bank, Brokerage, and Financial Indicators
(Conducted in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws)
- Identification of banking relationships, brokerage accounts, and associated financial activity indicators.
- Search for civil filings, garnishments, or public disclosures revealing account information.
- Support for asset tracing, recovery, or enforcement through legal counsel.
Liens, Judgments, and Encumbrances
- Search of local, state, and federal court filings for outstanding judgments or liens.
- Identification of collection actions, wage garnishments, and bankruptcy records.
- Assessment of the subject’s overall financial solvency and risk exposure.
Hidden or Concealed Asset Detection
- Use of advanced data analytics and digital footprint analysis to locate assets intentionally obscured.
- OSINT review of business relationships, property records, and online disclosures suggesting hidden wealth.
- Correlation of ownership patterns through relatives, business partners, or affiliated entities.