Misson and Values
At SilverTree Intelligence Group, we are dedicated to delivering actionable business insights tailored to the unique dynamics of your organization.
With an unwavering commitment to professional integrity, objectivity, and excellence, we approach every engagement with a strategic mindset—ensuring our clients receive best-in-class service and insights that drive informed decision-making.
How we help
We are committed to safeguarding your resources and reputation by uncovering critical insights and delivering decisive intelligence on prospective partners, key hires, and acquisition targets.
Our team of seasoned intelligence professionals leverages advanced open-source cyber tools, deep expertise in human intelligence gathering, and proven investigative methodologies to provide clear, actionable conclusions that empower confident decision-making.
Our Services
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We are committed to safeguarding your resources and reputation by uncovering critical insights and delivering decisive intelligence on prospective partners, key hires, and acquisition targets.
Our team of seasoned intelligence professionals leverages advanced open-source cyber tools, deep expertise in human intelligence gathering, and proven investigative methodologies to provide clear, actionable conclusions that empower confident decision-making.
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SilverTree Intelligence Group’s Background Check team goes beyond standard credential verification when assessing prospective CEOs, Board Members, and executive leadership.
Our expert investigators are trained to “read between the lines,” identifying critical omissions and undisclosed relationships that could impact your organization. Through in-depth analysis of public records—including social and traditional media, court filings, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial disclosures—we provide a comprehensive, nuanced perspective to ensure you have the full picture before making key leadership decisions.
About the founder
Charles Cohen is the founder of SilverTree Intelligence Group and a highly experienced intelligence director and fraud specialist. With a distinguished career in due diligence and investigative services, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, high-net-worth individuals, law firms, real estate management firms, oil and mining enterprises, and some of the world’s largest insurance firms.
Most recently, Charles served as Director of Aon’s M&A and Transaction Solutions Corporate Intelligence practice, where he acted as a trusted advisor to clients while leading and mentoring a global team of intelligence analysts and cyber experts.
His extensive background in consulting, advisory, and investigations began at Deloitte, where he served as a Managing Investigator for the firm’s global parent office in New York. Over the years, he has conducted investigations for top firms, including the Mintz Group and Ethos Risk Services. Charles’ investigative expertise spans a broad range of areas, including internal corporate investigations, litigation support, M&A due diligence, executive vetting, post-fraud assistance, asset tracing, witness location, interviewing, and trial monitoring.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he studied French and Comparative Literature. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), a FCRA Certified Professional Background Screener, and is a member of the Board of Regents for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.