Meet Joseph McGreal

We had the rare opportunity to sit down with Joseph McGreal, founder of PCI Investigations. What follows is a glimpse into a career defined by discretion, strategic intelligence, and absolute trust.

What’s one moment that defined the future of PCI?

McGreal: Early in my career, a woman approached me as a coordinator for a prominent Chicago family. After several discreet interviews, she suddenly revealed herself as the family’s matriarch and extended an offer to work for her family. I was to oversee personal logistics, ensure privacy, and operate inside the family’s inner circle. That experience reshaped everything. It wasn’t about investigation, it was about anticipation, containment, and trust. That engagement didn’t just shape PCI; it became it’s foundation.

How do you describe what you do?

McGreal: I protect people with the most to lose. That may involve a lot of different things but at its core, PCI preserves power, privacy, and legacy through elite intelligence and precise containment. Our clients don’t want services. They want certainty, and control, especially under pressure. That’s what I deliver.

How do clients find you?

McGreal: Every case begins with a trusted referral, usually from a family office executive, private counsel, or an existing client who has seen how we work in high-stakes situations. One discreet introduction often becomes a decade-long relationship.

Where can someone learn more about PCI?

McGreal: For those who need to understand our approach before engaging, visit www.PCI312.com. Inquiries are accepted only through estate attorneys, family offices, or legal intermediaries.

Final question: What do you want every client to know before they call you?

McGreal: That by the time you need me, exposure is already a risk. The smartest clients don’t wait for a crisis to happen, they secure control before the problems start. If you’re thinking about making contact, now is the time.

Thank you, Mr. McGreal.