I'm a creative and passionate leader who loves to help others shine and move the wealth management industry forward.
From working with thousands of Financial Advisors and leading large and small RIAs, BDs, and teams, I'm able to share decades of expertise, tailored to help you build the firm of your dreams.
My approach to consulting services is rooted in positive transformational change. I work collaboratively with you to identify and play to your strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, & develop clarity in your priorities to achieve your objectives.
Essentially, I do good work for good people.
Would you like to shorten your learning curve?
I'll share decades of my entrepreneurial, executive, and consulting learnings with you.
Consulting services are tailored to fit you where you are along your journey.
Would you like to make a better informed decision when you're at a fork in the road?
It can be lonely at the top. Have you lost the joy due to all that you have to do? I can help. I'm a fiduciary's fiduciary.
I can help you unlock the value in your firm.
Seeking inorganic growth?
Would you like a strategic partner to help you grow? Is it time to offload the legal, regulatory, and operational aspects of your firm?
I can help you unlock the value in your firm and build the legacy of your dreams.
As a planner, you know the unexpected can happen at any time, and to anyone.
Learn the art of retention & compensation design. I will show you the key attributes for retaining your top performers.
Attracting & retaining top talent in today's marketplace is challenging.
Are you going through a turnaround situation, cultural shifts, change management, post-merger & acquisition integrations? I've been there and can help.
Do you need a breakthrough on a difficult issue of major importance to your firm? I can facilitate a session with your team to have:
“Carolyn’s advice has always been “spot on.” She led us through one of the biggest changes in our firm history and positioned us for the future. She won our trust quickly and that was a major catalyst for getting my partners on board. She is one of the most knowledgeable industry leaders I know. Even after our engagement, she stayed in touch and is the one person I continue to turn to for honest and thoughtful advice. I would highly recommended Carolyn!!!”
"Working with Carolyn was one of the best business decisions I have ever made. Her counsel and guidance during a major transition for our RIA was instrumental and invaluable. Carolyn is at the top of her profession and I highly encourage any successful RIA to retain Carolyn to ensure you are optimizing your strategic planning."
"As an RIA, we needed to get some guidance on succession planning and best practices for everything from employee development to how to structure the business to allow top talent to assume ownership and leadership roles. Carolyn put herself in our shoes and took the time to learn what was important to us before rendering any opinions. She has the depth of experience from working with other RIAs to provide meaningful advice. This isn't our wheelhouse and Carolyn's guidance was invaluable!"
"Carolyn has gift to understand the complexities of running a growing wealth management firm. Her experience and attention to detail separates her capabilities from other consultants. With this knowledge, she can effectively communicate, and articulate points of view to create dynamic change in an organization."
"Carolyn is an excellent consultant for mergers and acquisitions. She was professional, insightful, and sensitive throughout our engagement. I highly recommend her as a trusted partner for business reorganization transactions. She is an expert in the RIA space of the Wealth Management industry."
"Carolyn’s consulting and depth of knowledge is immensely resourceful for any wealth management firm seeking support, guidance and wisdom!"