About

Mike Wolivar — After graduating from college, Mike Wolivar worked on the staff of U.S. Senator Bob Dole, conducting research for the Senate Judiciary Committee. He then served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps (TBS Class 4-85) before transitioning to the private sector.

Following his service in the Marine Corps, Mike founded Wolivar & Associates, Inc. in 1995 and later established the SafeWatch Team™, a discreet information and protective intelligence resource based in Southern California. For over 30 years, Mike has supported threat management teams, major California universities, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, litigation attorneys, family offices, and Fortune 500 organizations. His experience includes high-profile concealed armed executive protection assignments and complex investigations involving high-stakes litigation. Across numerous high-profile and sensitive matters, client and case confidentiality has been maintained without exception, including strict adherence to internal need-to-know practices. Over that time, Mike has also developed a network of trusted professionals and specialized resources in security, investigations, and due diligence, with international reach across more than 160 countries.

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Kim Wolivar (B.S.N., Marquette University) — Kim was associated with Wolivar & Associates, Inc. from 1995 through 2025, during which time she also maintained a career as a registered nurse. Drawing on more than 34 years as an emergency room registered nurse in Southern California, she now provides administrative support and client relations, helping ensure calm, discreet, and seamless coordination in complex and time-sensitive matters for S3 ♢ Family Offices, Inc.™.