Meet Joseph McGreal

What’s one moment that defined PCI?

McGreal: Early in my career, I was recruited by a coordinator for a prominent Chicago family. After several discreet interviews, she revealed herself as the family’s matriarch and extended an offer to oversee personal logistics, ensure privacy, and operate inside her 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 its foundation.

Describe what PCI does for clients.

McGreal: PCI operates as an intelligence and strategic protection advisory for principals and institutions. Our work centers on managing risk, limiting exposure, and supporting defensible decision-making that can withstand scrutiny.

Does PCI work with legal counsel and existing advisors?

McGreal: Yes. We’re not a replacement for counsel and we do not offer legal advice. We work with counsel and advisors to support their legal objectives. Our role is to help preserve discretion, manage exposure, and gain leverage in order to give decision-makers more options.

When should potential clients reach out?

McGreal: The earlier the better. By the time most people reach out, the problem is already public. Early engagement allows us the opportunity to regain control and offer new outcomes that can withstand scrutiny.