NJ Licensed Private Investigation Agency — Lic. #10074

Federal-grade investigations for those who demand results.

Waypoint PI delivers the precision, discretion, and courtroom-ready evidence that attorneys, corporations, and individuals require — led by a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with 24 years of federal service.

Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent
24 Years Federal Service
DBA & University Professor
FBI Certified Firearms Instructor
Why background matters when
the stakes are high.
Dr. Ronald Menold
Dr. Ronald Menold
Founder & Lead Investigator
Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent

Waypoint PI, LLC was founded on a simple principle: the people who investigate your case should bring the same caliber of training, discipline, and integrity expected at the highest levels of federal law enforcement.

Our lead investigator is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with 24 years of federal service, an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — the highest professional doctorate in business — along with a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management. He also serves as a university professor. This combination of federal field experience, financial expertise, and academic rigor ensures every investigation is conducted methodically and every finding is built to withstand courtroom scrutiny.

Whether you're an attorney building a case, a corporation protecting its assets, or an individual seeking the truth — Waypoint PI provides the expertise, technology, and discretion your situation demands.

Digital forensic services are provided through our sister company, Waypoint Forensics.

24
Years FBI Service
SSA
Supervisory Special Agent
DBA
Doctor of Business Admin
NJ
License #10074
Comprehensive investigative services
for every situation.

From surveillance and fraud investigations to litigation support and expert testimony — Waypoint PI covers the full spectrum of private investigative services with federal-level professionalism.

Criminal Defense Support

Parallel investigations that verify law enforcement work, uncover new evidence, locate witnesses, and strengthen defense strategies with independent findings.

DefenseEvidence Review

Expert Witness Services

Court-qualified expert testimony backed by federal experience, a doctorate, and academic credentials. Clear, credible, and effective on the stand.

TestimonyCourt-Qualified

Litigation Support

Witness locating and interviews, sworn statement collection, evidence gathering, and case development that strengthens your position from pre-trial through verdict.

WitnessesStatementsEvidence

Surveillance

Stationary and mobile surveillance operations conducted with federal-level tradecraft. Court-admissible video, photo, and detailed activity documentation.

MobileStationaryVideo

Process Serving

Difficult and evasive-target process serving on an hourly basis. When standard service attempts fail, our skip-trace and field experience gets it done.

Difficult ServiceHourly

Court Record & Public Record Retrieval

Comprehensive record research including court filings, property records, liens, judgments, and other public records critical to your case.

RecordsResearch

Scene Photography & Documentation

Professional-grade scene documentation by a former FBI Evidence Response Team photographer. High-resolution photography preserving critical evidence for litigation with federal-standard protocols.

PhotographyDocumentation

Cold Case Investigations

Fresh eyes and federal investigative methodology applied to unresolved cases. New leads, re-examined evidence, and modern techniques breathe life into dormant files.

UnsolvedRe-investigation

Corporate Investigations

Embezzlement, executive misconduct, internal threats, and corporate malfeasance. Discreet investigations that protect your business, reputation, and bottom line.

EmbezzlementMisconduct

Employee Theft & Internal Investigations

Covert investigations into inventory shrinkage, cash discrepancies, data theft, and policy violations. Evidence gathered to support HR action or prosecution.

TheftCovert

Non-Compete & NDA Violations

Investigating breaches of non-compete agreements, non-disclosure violations, and theft of trade secrets. Objective evidence that holds up under courtroom scrutiny.

Non-CompeteTrade Secrets

Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

Identifying counterfeit operations, unauthorized use of proprietary materials, patent and trademark infringement, and product diversion schemes.

IP TheftBrand

Workplace Misconduct

FMLA abuse, EEOC complaints, harassment allegations, regulatory violations, and HR-related investigations conducted with objectivity and discretion.

FMLAEEOCHR

Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence

Vetting potential partners, executives, and investment targets. Uncovering hidden liabilities, undisclosed litigation, and reputational risks before you close.

M&AVetting

Workers' Compensation Fraud

Surveillance, activity checks, social media analysis, and field investigation to document fraudulent disability and workers' compensation claims with admissible evidence.

Workers' CompSurveillance

Insurance Fraud — Auto, Disability & Claims

Investigating staged accidents, exaggerated injuries, false disability claims, and fraudulent insurance submissions across all claim types.

AutoDisabilityClaims

Fraud Investigations

Romance scams, catfishing, financial fraud, elder financial exploitation, and complex fraud schemes. Tracing money, identifying perpetrators, and building prosecutable cases.

Romance ScamsFinancial

Debtor Tracing & Judgment Recovery

Locating hidden assets, bank accounts, real property, and business interests post-judgment. Empowering attorneys and creditors to enforce and collect.

AssetsJudgment

Identity Theft Investigations

Tracing unauthorized use of personal information, identifying perpetrators, preserving digital evidence, and supporting law enforcement reporting and civil litigation.

IdentityDigital Trail

Infidelity Investigations

Discreet surveillance and evidence gathering for suspected infidelity. Court-admissible documentation that provides clarity and supports family law proceedings.

SurveillanceFamily Law

Child Custody Investigations

Documenting living conditions, parental behavior, and environmental factors relevant to custody disputes. Objective evidence that protects children's best interests.

CustodyDocumentation

Cohabitation Investigations

Proving cohabitation to support alimony modification or termination. Surveillance, utility records research, and documented evidence of shared residence.

AlimonyCohabitation

Child Support Enforcement

Locating non-paying parents, uncovering hidden income and employment, and documenting assets to support enforcement of child support obligations.

SupportHidden Income

Elder Abuse Investigations

Investigating suspected physical, emotional, or financial abuse of vulnerable adults. Documenting evidence to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

ElderVulnerable Adults

Stalking & Harassment Investigations

Documenting patterns of physical stalking and harassment. Building evidence packages that support restraining orders and criminal prosecution.

StalkingProtection Orders

Premarital & Dating Background Checks

Verify the person you're dating or planning to marry is who they claim to be. Criminal history, financial standing, prior marriages, and online identity verification.

DatingVerification

Nanny & Caregiver Background Checks

Thorough vetting of household employees including criminal records, employment verification, reference checks, and driving history. Protecting your family.

NannyCaregiver

Social Media & OSINT Investigations

Open-source intelligence gathering across social media platforms, public databases, and the open web. Uncovering digital footprints, aliases, connections, and hidden activity.

OSINTSocial Media

Cyberstalking & Online Harassment

Tracing anonymous online harassers, preserving digital evidence, identifying IP addresses behind fake accounts, and supporting legal action against cyberstalkers.

CyberstalkingDigital Evidence

Background Checks

Comprehensive background investigations going far deeper than online databases. Criminal, financial, employment, education, and litigation history with investigator verification.

CriminalFinancialEmployment

Asset Searches & Hidden Assets

Locating hidden bank accounts, real property, business interests, vehicles, and other assets. Critical for divorce, litigation, and judgment enforcement.

AssetsFinancial

Skip Tracing & Missing Persons

Locating individuals who don't want to be found. Evasive defendants, missing family members, runaway persons, and witnesses needed for legal proceedings.

LocateSkip Trace

Due Diligence Investigations

Comprehensive vetting for business partnerships, investments, and high-value transactions. Uncovering red flags before they become costly liabilities.

VettingRisk

Pre-Employment Screening

Going beyond standard HR checks. Investigator-verified employment history, credential validation, criminal background, and reference interviews.

HiringScreening

Tenant Screening

Protect your property investment with thorough tenant background investigations. Criminal, eviction, credit, and employment verification beyond standard reports.

TenantProperty

Heir & Beneficiary Locating

Tracking down rightful heirs and beneficiaries for estate settlements, unclaimed property, and inheritance matters through investigative research and field work.

EstateHeir

Security Consulting & Risk Assessment

Vulnerability assessments for businesses, properties, and individuals. Identifying security gaps and providing actionable recommendations from a federal security perspective.

SecurityRisk

Consulting & Training

Leveraging decades of federal experience and academic expertise to train attorneys, corporate teams, and organizations on investigative awareness, evidence preservation, and security best practices.

TrainingEducation
What sets us apart.
01

Federal Pedigree

Our lead investigator served 24 years as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent — not a beat cop or desk analyst. That means complex case management, courtroom-tested methodology, and investigative tradecraft at the highest level of law enforcement.

02

Academic & Financial Rigor

A Doctor of Business Administration and a Master's in Accounting and Financial Management means every investigation — especially those involving financial fraud, hidden assets, and corporate malfeasance — is grounded in both investigative and financial expertise. Our reports and testimony reflect that precision.

03

Courtroom Credibility

Evidence means nothing if it can't withstand cross-examination. Every investigation is conducted with chain-of-custody protocols and documentation standards built for the courtroom.

04

Attorney-Focused Service

We understand the attorney-client relationship, privilege concerns, and litigation timelines. Our reports are concise, professional, and formatted to support your legal strategy — not create more work.

05

Full-Spectrum Capability

From physical surveillance to digital investigations to expert testimony — Waypoint PI handles it all under one roof. No subcontracting, no finger-pointing, no communication gaps.

06

Absolute Discretion

24 years of handling classified information at the federal level means confidentiality isn't a policy — it's an instinct. Your case details remain secure, period.

Serving Central & Shore New Jersey.

Based in Monmouth County, we serve clients throughout the central New Jersey shore region and surrounding counties.

Monmouth County Ocean County Middlesex County Mercer County Somerset County Union County Burlington County Long Branch Red Bank Freehold Asbury Park Toms River Lakewood New Brunswick Princeton Point Pleasant Brick Marlboro Holmdel Eatontown
Start with a confidential consultation.

Every case begins with a private, no-obligation conversation. Tell us your situation, and we'll outline the best investigative approach — with complete discretion.

Ready to get answers?
We're ready to find them.

Phone
(732) 799-9669
Email
info@waypointpi.com
Service Area
Central & Shore New Jersey
Availability
24/7 for active cases & emergencies
NJ Private Investigator License #10074
Licensed, bonded, and insured. All investigations conducted within strict legal and ethical boundaries.

Your information is protected and will never be shared. All consultations are confidential and free of obligation. We typically respond within 2 hours during business hours.