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About

Proven Experience.Unwavering Commitment.Protection You Can Trust.

James Gonzales is the owner of Shadow Securities LLC Executive Protection and NYS Private Investigation company.

With more than 22 years of law enforcement and investigative experience, combined with extensive executive protection experiences and real-world operations, he founded Shadow Securities to provide the highest level of protection, discretion, and professionalism for clients who demand nothing less.

James Gonzales, owner of Shadow Securities, with his executive protection team in suits outside the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel in Midtown Manhattan at night.

Built on Experience.Prepared for Anything.

Before launching Shadow Securities LLC, I spent nearly a full year studying the executive protection industry—learning every detail of how to run a professional and reliable protection and investigative company. From operational planning and risk mitigation to insurance, licensing, and daily business operations, I built this company on knowledge, preparation, and a commitment to excellence.

Today, I lead a team of vetted professionals—active and retired law enforcement and military personnel—who share the same mission:

Protect. Investigate. Deliver Results.

In the Field

On Assignment.

Executive protection details, event coverage and client engagements with our team of vetted professionals.

  • Shadow Securities executive protection agents in suits providing arrival security outside the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel in Midtown Manhattan at night.
    Executive protection detail — hotel arrival and entry security, InterContinental New York Barclay, Midtown Manhattan, New York.Executive protection in New York City: vetted agents securing a client's arrival at a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
  • James Gonzales, owner of Shadow Securities, in a branded polo shirt accompanying a client through a crowded Manhattan street event.
    Event protection detail — close client coverage, street-level event, Manhattan, New York.Discreet close protection at public events in New York City, keeping clients secure in dense crowds.
  • Two Shadow Securities security agents in branded polo shirts standing with a client inside a corporate event venue.
    Venue security detail — on-site coverage, sponsored corporate event, New York.On-site venue coverage for corporate and private events in the New York area, from arrival to departure.
  • Two Shadow Securities protection agents beside a black SUV at the TWA Flight Center terminal at JFK International Airport in Queens, New York.
    Airport security detail — client arrival and secure transport, TWA terminal, JFK International Airport, Queens, New York.Executive protection and secure ground transport for client arrivals at JFK International Airport, New York.

Law Enforcement Experience

22+ years with the Suffolk County Police Department as a Detective. Assignments included:

  • Gun & Gang Task Force (joint)
  • US Marshals Training (live fire/hostage recovery)
  • HIDTA: surveillance, counter-surveillance, and ghosting operations
  • Digital Forensics & Computer Crimes Division
  • Major Case Assignments 3X
  • Crime Scene Evidence Technician

Recipient of multiple awards and commendations, including 2x Detective/Cop of the Year.

Protection & Investigative Expertise

Executive protection experience with corporate executives, celebrities, political dignitaries, social media influencers, UHNW individuals, and private events.

NYS licensed private investigator specializing in:

  • Surveillance
  • Counter-Surveillance
  • Background Checks
  • Skip Tracing

Federal Air Marshal Service / DHS Armed Security Officer (ASO) Training certified for private flights into DCA Reagan National Airport.

Credentials & Training

  • HR-218 (LEOSA)
  • NYS Armed Security Guard License
  • NYS Licensed Private Investigator
  • ASO Certification
  • CPR / AED Certified

Extensive training including:

  • EVOC
  • ICAC
  • Basic & Advanced Criminal Investigation
  • Gang / Drug Task Force Training
  • Major Case Task Force Training

Event Coverage

Upcoming Events in New York City

Close protection, access control, and secure transport for the events that fill the New York calendar.

New York Fashion Week · FIFA World Cup 2026 matches · PGA Tour stops in the NY metro · NYC food and culinary festivals · Awards, galas, and premieres · Movie premieres and red-carpet nights · Diplomatic and council events · Sporting events and fight nights

See NYC event coverage

Let's Work Together

Discretion. Professionalism. Results.

Contact us today to discuss your needs.

516-729-8905james@shadowsecuritiesllc.comwww.shadowsecuritiesllc.com

Servicing from the Hamptons to Manhattan and surrounding areas.

Domestic and international travel available.

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Full contracts and NDAs available if requested.