KYC, AML, and source-of-funds — handled.
We assist private investors and international clients with preparing for KYC, AML, source-of-funds, source-of-wealth, and enhanced due diligence reviews required by U.S. and European financial institutions, investment platforms, and private funds.
Independent investigative services for investors and financial professionals.
We provide independent investigative and due diligence services for private investors, family offices, fund managers, and financial professionals seeking access to U.S. and European investment funds.
As licensed private investigators, we assist clients with the preparation, verification, and documentation process commonly required by investment funds, compliance departments, administrators, and financial institutions.
Our services include:
- Identity verification (KYC — Know Your Customer)
- Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) documentation review
- Background investigations and public records research
- Business ownership and corporate structure verification
- Litigation, bankruptcy, sanctions, and adverse media screening
- Regulatory and reputational risk assessments
- Asset and business research
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) support for higher-risk profiles
- Beneficial ownership verification (UBO research)
- Documentation preparation and compliance support for fund onboarding
Luxembourg-regulated and European fund environments.
We are familiar with the due diligence expectations commonly encountered in Luxembourg-regulated investment structures and other European fund environments, including AML/KYC frameworks administered by fund administrators, AIFMs, management companies, and compliance departments operating under CSSF supervision.
Documentation preparation for onboarding reviews.
Our investigative and research services can assist clients in preparing documentation frequently requested during onboarding reviews, including:
- Verification of ownership and control structures
- Supporting documentation for complex wealth sources
- Cross-border business and corporate research
- Identification of potential compliance or reputational concerns prior to submission
- Independent verification of publicly available information
Who we work with.
We work with investors, fund administrators, compliance teams, trust companies, and financial professionals to help streamline onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and professional standards.
Important disclosures: Our role is limited to assisting clients in gathering, organizing, and independently verifying information that may be requested during KYC/AML reviews. We do not provide investment advice, regulatory determinations, or guarantees of any outcome. Final onboarding and investment decisions remain solely with the investment fund, financial institution, administrator, or compliance department.
What we actually do.
Lawful Documentation Support
Ensuring all paperwork meets the procedural and documentation standards of the reviewing institution.
Background Intelligence
Comprehensive vetting and professional research, supporting institutional enhanced due diligence requirements.
Asset & Ownership Verification
Formal validation of declared holdings, corporate ownership chains, and registered titles.
Pre-Submission Compliance
Identifying potential red flags inside the package before it reaches the institution — so they can be addressed proactively.
Let’s bring you the full picture.
Spyglass delivers the forensic clarity to move with confidence — across Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.