The firm exists because certain problems do not fit the large-firm model. A board facing a succession question does not need a team of twelve. A family group weighing whether to bring in outside capital does not need a methodology deck. A holding company that has lost sight of its portfolio economics does not need more data. These situations need someone who will sit with the problem, form a view, and defend it.

We take on a limited number of mandates. Each one receives direct attention from the principals who will be accountable for the outcome. We do not hand off work after the proposal is signed. We do not staff projects with people learning on the job. We do not pad teams to justify fees. The economics of a smaller practice allow us to be selective about the work we accept and thorough about the work we do.