Thomas Branick, Licensed Private Investigator
Investigative & Intelligence Services
Litigation Support, Intelligence, and Surveillance — A private investigator can provide background information and evidence to support civil or criminal proceedings, including personal injury claims, workers’ compensation cases, legal disputes, and defense investigations. Services may include surveillance, witness interviews, background research, and factual documentation.
Infidelity or Suspected Adultery — Private investigators conduct discreet surveillance and gather factual information to help clients confirm or resolve suspicions of infidelity involving a spouse or partner.
Background Checks (Personal or Business) — Whether researching potential business partners, evaluating personal relationships, or conducting authorized background investigations, clients may need information beyond basic public records. Services include research, verification, and due diligence to help clients make informed decisions.
Family Law Matters: Child Custody, Divorce, and Hidden Assets — In contested divorces or custody disputes, private investigators may gather information concerning living conditions, behavior, financial interests, hidden assets, or other matters relevant to legal proceedings.
Missing Persons / Locating Individuals — Private investigators assist in locating missing persons, long-lost family members, estranged relatives, witnesses, and individuals who may be difficult to locate or are avoiding contact or legal obligations.
Fraud, Financial Crime, Insurance, and Corporate Investigations — Investigative services may involve suspected insurance fraud, corporate misconduct, embezzlement, hidden assets, financial exploitation, and other potentially fraudulent activities. Clients rely on independent fact-finding and documentation to help protect their interests.
Private Process Server — Individuals, attorneys, and businesses may require legal documents to be served promptly, professionally, and with clear documentation of service. Private process service can be particularly helpful when discretion, timing, or locating difficult-to-find individuals is important.
Insurance Risk & Loss Control Surveys* — Insurance carriers, underwriting companies, and other industry professionals rely on property inspections to evaluate potential risks and identify hazards. These inspections may include assessments of residential and commercial properties, building conditions, safety features, liability exposures, and potential loss concerns. Findings are documented through photographs, observations, and detailed reports to support underwriting and risk management decisions.
Property Condition & Occupancy Verification* — Real estate investors, absentee property owners, and other authorized parties may need reliable, independent information about properties they cannot personally visit. Coastal Intel Solutions provides on-site visual observations, apparent occupancy verification, photographic documentation, and factual intelligence reports concerning observable property conditions, activity, and potential concerns. These services help clients make informed decisions without requiring their physical presence.
*Inspection & Property Verification Services — Scope and Limitations
Insurance Risk/Loss Control Surveys: Services consist of observational risk assessments and documentation performed within the scope of the assignment. Reports are intended to support insurance underwriting and risk management decisions and do not constitute engineering evaluations, building code certifications, or guarantees of property condition, safety, or insurability. Final underwriting, coverage, and risk acceptance decisions remain the responsibility of the insurance carrier or other authorized decision-maker.
Property Condition & Occupancy Verification: All property visits are strictly observational and conducted from lawful vantage points or areas where access has been expressly authorized. Coastal Intel Solutions does not provide security, patrol, property management, eviction, trespasser removal, or enforcement services. Investigators do not confront, detain, remove, or attempt to evict occupants or other individuals; intervene in disputes; or take possession or control of property.
Reports reflect only conditions and activities reasonably observable at the time of the visit. Occupancy findings are based on observable indicators and do not establish legal occupancy, tenancy, ownership, or possession rights. Services do not constitute a licensed home inspection, structural or systems evaluation, code compliance inspection, or guarantee of property condition, safety, security, or occupancy status.
Client Authorization and Responsibility: Property-related services are performed only upon appropriate authorization and subject to applicable laws and access restrictions. Clients are responsible for establishing their authority to request services and for any subsequent decisions or actions based on reported findings. Coastal Intel Solutions does not assume responsibility for ongoing property monitoring, maintenance, protection, or enforcement activities.
Why Choose Coastal Intel Solutions?
When the truth matters, experience is everything. With more than 31 years of law enforcement, investigative, and security expertise, I bring unmatched professionalism, insight, and discretion to every case I handle. My background spans multiple investigative environments and diverse communities, giving me the ability to adapt quickly, read situations accurately, and approach every client’s needs with judgment and skill.
Unmatched Investigative Experience - Three decades in the field means I know how to uncover facts others miss. From conducting interviews to analyzing evidence to managing complex investigative scenarios, my experience gives your case a significant advantage.
Proven Ability to Get to the Truth - I have a natural talent for cutting through noise and identifying what’s real. Whether you need answers about a sensitive personal matter or a high-stakes business concern, my dedication to accuracy and objectivity ensures you get reliable, actionable information.
Clear, Comprehensive Reporting - A good investigation is only as strong as its documentation. I excel at synthesizing information into clear, detailed, and professional reports—the kind you can confidently use for legal proceedings, personal decisions, or business planning.
Exceptional Communication - Clients appreciate my ability to explain findings, options, and investigative steps in plain language. I keep you informed throughout the process, so you always know where your case stands and what comes next.
Professionalism You Can Trust - With decades of public-safety and investigative service, I operate with the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and respect. Every case—no matter how big or small—receives my full attention and my steadfast commitment to the truth.
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Coastal Intel Solutions LLC is a private investigations firm established in Brunswick County, North Carolina in 2025.
The owner, Thomas Branick, has over 31 years of experience in investigations, security, law enforcement, and public safety, in a variety of public and private settings.
Tom retired from law enforcement in the metropolitan Chicago area and relocated to Brunswick County, North Carolina in 2023.
He resides with his wife, a North Carolina native, and rescue dogs in Holden Beach. Thomas’ grown children and grandson live out of state but give him a reason to travel frequently.
NC PPSB License #424678 BPN 644493M
Professional Memberships:
North Carolina Association of Private Investigators
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Associate Member)
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
Areas served in North Carolina include, but are not limited to:
Brunswick County, Columbus County, New Hanover County, Bolivia, Boiling Spring Lakes, Calabash, Carolina Shores, Holden Beach, Leland, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Saint James, Shallotte, Southport, Supply, Sunset Beach, Sunset Harbor, Whiteville, Wilmington
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am a small local business with wide experience in cities, suburbs, rural and coastal areas. I’ve worked with people of all backgrounds and treat everyone the same. The company is new, but my investigative experience is extensive. You will deal directly with the owner, not assistants or rotating staff. I work from a secure, vetted home office to keep overhead low and rates competitive.
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Each case is different. After you tell me what you need, I will send a contract that lists the services and costs. I won’t start work without a signed contract. For complex cases, or those needing surveillance or travel, I may ask for a retainer upfront.
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I am a licensed private investigator in North Carolina (License #424678). The profession is regulated by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board under the Department of Public Safety. My company, Coastal Intel Solutions LLC, holds Business Permit No. 644493M and is registered as an LLC with the North Carolina Secretary of State.
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Use the form below, email inquiries@coastal-intel.com, or call toll-free (888) 316-2884. Voice messages and web inquiries are usually answered in 1–2 business days. For emergencies, call 911 — do not contact a private investigator first. Inquiries are confidential and handled discreetly within the law.