McKinnon Investigative Group handles the full range of personal, legal and corporate investigations across northern Palm Beach County.
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Led by Francois McKinnon, a licensed South Florida investigator with over 30 years of experience, McKinnon Investigative Group has handled cases across Jupiter and Palm Beach County since 1994.
Jupiter’s population includes a significant concentration of professional athletes, sports executives, and high-net-worth individuals who maintain primary or seasonal residences in communities like The Bear’s Club, Admiral’s Cove, and Jonathan’s Landing.
The investigative work this generates differs from most South Florida markets. Subjects here often have the resources to employ their own security and countermeasures, assets are frequently held through complex structures, and discretion requirements in small tight-knit communities are extreme.
Serving high-profile clients and family cases throughout Jupiter and Palm Beach County.
Detailed reporting on living conditions, parental conduct, and potential risks.
Trusted by Jupiter businesses to uncover fraud, misconduct, and internal risks.
Analysis of digital activity and patterns to support legal or personal matters.
Screen potential employees, partners, or personal connections thoroughly.
Identify risks before mergers, investments, or major financial commitments.
Get clarity in sensitive family matters like abuse, dishonesty, or hidden finances.
Uncover the truth behind suspicious claims with thorough surveillance.
Discreet executive protection for professional athletes, high-net-worth individuals, and visiting dignitaries across Jupiter and the Palm Beach County luxury corridor.
Confirm or disprove claims with discreet observation and factual reporting.
Years of combined experience in the professional investigative field
Successful investigations completed across a wide range of cases
Countries Where We Have Conducted Investigations
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc is here to provide discreet, professional support backed by over 30 years of trusted experience. We offer a no-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, outline a strategic investigative plan, and explain the legal pathways to securing the evidence you require.
Jupiter’s professional athlete and celebrity resident population generates domestic cases with a specific profile: infidelity documentation during active sports seasons, asset discovery ahead of high-profile divorce proceedings in the 15th Judicial Circuit, and lifestyle surveillance of subjects whose daily patterns are shaped by professional schedules rather than standard routines.
These cases require investigators who understand the operational realities of working around professional security, private access, and subjects who may have prior experience with surveillance. Every domestic case we handle in Jupiter is planned specifically around the subject’s environment.
High-net-worth individuals in Jupiter regularly require background screening for household staff, personal assistants, business partners, and financial advisors. A standard database background check does not cover the full picture for this market such as employment verification, undisclosed business interests, prior civil litigation, and reference checks across multiple states, and jurisdictions require investigative work that goes beyond what a consumer service provides.
Pre-investment due diligence for business dealings originating in Jupiter frequently involves complex asset structures and counterparties based in other states or internationally. We handle these cases for private clients and legal counsel across Palm Beach County.
Jupiter’s professional athlete and celebrity resident population creates genuine executive protection demand.
High-profile individuals attending private events, travelling through Palm Beach International Airport, or requiring discreet security during public appearances in the Palm Beach area require EP services that prioritise discretion above all else.
McKinnon Investigative Group provides low-profile protective details for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and visiting dignitaries across Jupiter and Palm Beach County. Every detail is planned around the specific environment and movement patterns of the principal.
Feel confident that you are hiring highly experienced professionals for your investigation.
We will show up at the scheduled time and complete the investigation in a prompt and efficient manner.
Our highly experienced investigators will provide you with optimal results.
The Bear’s Club and Admiral’s Cove have private security infrastructure, controlled entry points, and tight-knit community environments where unfamiliar vehicles are noticed quickly. Effective surveillance here requires more planning than a standard residential case: entry timing, vehicle selection, positioning relative to each community’s road layout, and knowing when to stand down all have to be worked out before fieldwork begins.
Jupiter’s professional athlete and celebrity residents add another layer of operational consideration. Subjects here often have household staff who are attuned to unusual activity, and their daily patterns are shaped by training schedules and professional commitments rather than standard routines.
In a conversation about surveillance tactics in gated communities, Francois McKinnon discussed what this work actually involves: how investigators access restricted areas, what a realistic success rate looks like on complex surveillance, and how to handle situations where a neighbour approaches your vehicle. A 70 percent video capture rate on a gated community case is considered top tier because restricted movement and limited sight lines mean you will not get footage on every session.
Jupiter is a thriving coastal hub where a growing business sector and affluent residential community meet. This high-stakes environment drives demand for professional due diligence and surveillance to protect investments, ensure corporate transparency, and provide security for residents and entrepreneurs.
McKinnon Investigative Group serves Jupiter and all of Palm Beach County. We cover every area including The Bear’s Club, Admiral’s Cove, Jonathan’s Landing, Jupiter Inlet Colony, and the Intracoastal waterfront communities. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation.
Yes. Jupiter’s major residential communities including The Bear’s Club and Admiral’s Cove have private security infrastructure and controlled access. All investigative work is conducted from publicly accessible areas in full compliance with Florida law. We have conducted cases in Jupiter’s restricted communities for over 30 years.
Absolutely. Evidence collected by a licensed investigator is highly valuable in Palm Beach courts, provided it meets the evidentiary standards of the 15th Judicial Circuit. We follow rigorous Chain of Custody protocols and provide time-stamped media, detailed chronological logs, and professional affidavits specifically designed for courtroom admissibility. Our investigators are also prepared to provide expert witness testimony to authenticate our findings during legal proceedings.
Private investigator costs in Jupiter vary by logistics. Rates differ between surveillance at the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse or the exclusive estates of The Bear’s Club versus background checks. We provide transparent estimates for all Jupiter residents to ensure clarity.
Yes. Jupiter’s professional athlete and celebrity resident population generates domestic cases that require specific operational planning. We handle infidelity investigations, asset discovery, and custody documentation for high-net-worth clients across Jupiter and Palm Beach County, with evidence prepared for admissibility in the 15th Judicial Circuit.
Frequently. We serve as a strategic partner to legal counsel throughout South Florida, providing the critical discovery and surveillance needed for family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. Whether it is locating a missing witness or uncovering hidden assets for a divorce case in Palm Beach Family Court, we align our investigative tactics with the attorney’s overall case strategy.
Real cases, surveillance stories and candid conversations with investigators and legal professionals.
