Frequently Asked Questions
About FEP
FEP is a boutique executive protection and risk management firm based in New York City, serving executives, celebrities, public figures, and families who require discreet, luxury-tier protection.
FEP operates as a boutique executive protection firm built on The FEP Standard, our internal benchmark for professionalism, discretion, and operational precision. Every engagement is guided directly by FEP leadership and supported by our intelligence and risk analysis capability. We also utilize The FEP Executive Tier System, a proprietary framework that structures our protective approach based on each client’s environment, public exposure, and operational tempo.
Executive protection, or EP, is a professional discipline that goes far beyond the idea of a “bodyguard.” While the term bodyguard often suggests a reactive, physical presence, executive protection is proactive, intelligence-driven, and rooted in advance planning.
At FEP, executive protection means comprehensive coverage that includes risk assessment, logistical coordination, secure movements, medical readiness, and discreet on-site presence. Our agents are trained to blend into your environment, not overshadow it.
In short, a bodyguard may stand next to you. An FEP Agent integrates seamlessly into your lifestyle while protecting it with precision and discretion.
Services
Our services include executive protection (armed and unarmed), secure transportation and airport transfers, event and red-carpet coverage, Fashion Week and industry event coverage, estate and residential protection, and risk management consulting.
Yes. Our agents travel with clients to ensure seamless protection across cities, states, and countries. FEP adapts to your itinerary, whether for a single engagement or extended travel.
Yes. While headquartered in New York, FEP operates nationally and internationally. We can deploy agents across the United States and coordinate global coverage through vetted partners.
Yes. We serve private individuals, families, family offices, and corporate clients who require secure movements, event protection, or ongoing risk management.
Pricing & Booking
All FEP engagements begin with a Confidential Protective Services Consultation.
Because every principal’s world, schedule, and risk profile is unique, pricing is custom and based entirely on the scope defined during this conversation.
We use The FEP Executive Tier System to guide the level of support, and we provide a tailored quote after understanding the specific requirements of your environment, movements, and expectations.
Executive protection is not a one size fits all service. Public pricing encourages comparison shopping without the context of risk, complexity, or operational demands.
Instead, FEP uses a consultation first approach so we can:
- understand your needs
- assess your environment
- determine the appropriate protective posture
- provide a precise, custom quote
This ensures accuracy, discretion, and a tailored strategy rather than a generic rate applied to every client.
The Executive Tiers serve as frameworks, not fixed packages.
During your consultation, we will discuss any specialized requirements you may have, including:
- armored vehicles
- elevated transportation needs
- multi agent or multi vehicle movements
- extended travel itineraries
- enhanced residential or event based coverage
Your protective structure is designed specifically around you and your lifestyle.
Often yes.
FEP can accommodate urgent or same day engagements when operationally feasible and after completing a rapid risk assessment.
For clients who require ongoing flexibility, priority access, and long term planning, we offer The FEP Partnership, our retainer based relationship for principals who need consistent protective oversight.
The first step is a Confidential Protective Services Consultation.
You may submit your request through our website using the “Speak with FEP Leadership” button. Once received, your inquiry will be reviewed directly by FEP leadership, and you will be contacted personally to begin the process.
Rates in this industry vary significantly. What matters is not the number, but the standard behind it.
FEP provides:
- vetted, professional agents
- medical readiness capability
- intelligence informed planning
- discreet protective posture
- leadership involvement on every engagement
Our pricing reflects a tailored protective strategy built around your world. When evaluating any quote higher or lower, the question is not “Who is cheaper?” but “Who can protect me at the level my lifestyle and reputation require?”
No.
That is the purpose of your consultation.
The FEP Executive Tier System is an internal framework that helps us define the appropriate level of support after understanding your environment and needs. We determine the correct protective posture together during your consultation.
Personnel
FEP agents are trained professionals with backgrounds in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or specialized security training. Each operates under The FEP Standard™ of luxury, discretion, and professionalism.
Yes. FEP is licensed by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, as a Watch, Guard and Patrol Agency. All agents hold appropriate credentials.
Yes, when requested and legally appropriate. We provide both armed and unarmed options tailored to the client’s needs and risk profile.
Yes. Every FEP detail includes medical readiness as standard. Our agents hold certifications such as Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), ensuring immediate response capability.
Yes. Our operational protocols align with best practices set by leading organizations, including ISO standards for private security and risk management. This ensures consistency, accountability, and global readiness in every detail.
François Executive Partners maintains comprehensive liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Certificates of Insurance (COIs) are available to clients and partners upon request.
Confidentiality & Trust
Every agent signs strict NDAs and operates under The FEP Standard™ of discretion. We never share, post, or disclose client information.
Absolutely. We specialize in red carpets, galas, Fashion Week, and media-heavy environments where discretion is as important as security.
All communications are encrypted and reviewed only by FEP’s executive team under NDA. Your information remains confidential and secure.
Logistics
Yes. Secure transport is included in our flat rates, with armored and specialty vehicles available upon request.
Yes. Our agents act as liaisons with venue security, event staff, and private teams to ensure seamless coordination.
Our Executive Tier System™ is designed for flexibility. Agents adapt to evolving itineraries, venue changes, and unexpected shifts without penalty.
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