"Rock stars." "Thought leaders." "Nerds."
"Therapists with spreadsheets."
We love how people describe our team.
When you hire DeVoe & Company, you get the very best in the business. Our consulting team is comprised of eight former heads of $1B to $280B RIAs, a strategy consultant, and a corporate development leader. You not only get strategic thinking and analytical rigor, but you also get solutions that are fully implementable—because they’re crafted by people who have literally put them to the test. We are proud to support RIAs in their most important strategic decisions, including M&A.
David DeVoe - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
David DeVoe founded DeVoe & Company in 2011 to help wealth management companies optimize their business decisions. The company has supported hundreds of firms in consulting, investment banking and valuation engagements since launch. David has been a thought leader on RIA practice management for 20 years and was named the 'RIA M&A Guru' by Barron's magazine.
Previously, he served as Managing Director of Strategic Business Development at Charles Schwab Advisor Services. In this role, he developed and led Schwab’s Transition Planning platform, which provides comprehensive M&A and succession planning services to registered investment advisors. During this eight-year period, he provided strategic counsel to over 500 advisors. Previously, David worked in the Business Strategy group at American Express.
David holds a BA degree from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management.
David DeVoe
Founder and CEO
- 20 years RIA M&A expert
- Founded DeVoe & Company in
2011
- Named ‘RIA M&A Guru’ by
Barron’s
Formerly:
- Schwab Transition Planning
- American Express Strategy
- UC Berkeley, BA
- Cornell/Johnson, MBA
In recognition of our place in the industry, our founder was named the ‘RIA M&A Guru’. Our seasoned team, with 400 years of combined experience, provides unbiased guidance on the widest breadth of initiatives in the RIA industry. Since our founding in 2011, we have worked on 900 engagements. And the more engagements we work on, the better we get at what we do. We invite you to read more about the vast experience of our team members.
Brad Grubb - Managing Director
Brad joined DeVoe & Company in 2018. He brings 30+ years of financial services experience in wealth management, asset management, and banking.
Brad has led several multi-billion dollar AUM RIAs and banks that own RIAs, many of which he helped grow through acquisition. His roles included President of PSBT’s Wealth Management Group, Managing Director of Manarin Investment Counsel, President of Carson Wealth Management Group, and President and CEO of BancWest Investment Services. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Citigroup, Kemper Financial Institution Group, and consulted with Farmers Financial Services.
Brad earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Loyola University Chicago.
Brad Grubb
Managing Director
- Former President, Carson
Wealth Management Group
- Past President and CEO,
BancWest
- Led several multi-billion dollar
RIAs
- Loyola University, BS
Adam Levy - Managing Director
Adam returned to DeVoe & Company in 2022 after previously working with the company in 2014-2015. Adam is focused on delivering our valuation services to RIA clients. He is an experienced CFO and financial analyst.
He has held positions across multiple industries, including financial services, technology, and other professional services verticals. Most recently, he was the CFO at Talent, Inc a technology-enabled career services provider. Prior to that, he was the CFO at Helix Education, a technology-based enrollment platform for colleges and universities. Earlier in his career, Adam co-founded Deer Creek Capital Partners, a long/short alternative investment fund with $20MM in assets. He was also a Senior Equity Analyst at Invesco Funds Group.
Adam has a BA in English from the University of Michigan and a MBA in Finance from Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Adam levy
managing director
- Previous CFO at Talent, Inc
and Helix Education
- Co-Founder/Portfolio Manager
at Deer Creek Capital Partners
- Senior Equity Analyst, Invesco
Funds Group
- University of Michigan, BA
- Cornell/Johnson, MBA
Doug Johnson - Managing Director
Doug joined DeVoe & Company in 2021 as a Managing Director and works with our clients on consulting and investment banking projects.
Doug has more than 20 years of senior-level RIA management experience as COO/CCO and consultant. Most recently, he served as COO/CCO at Parcion Private Wealth (~$2B) in Seattle. He oversaw an 80% AUM growth trajectory in the first 12 months of his tenure there. Prior to Parcion, Doug spent six years at The Ensemble Practice, where he supported RIAs and broker-dealers with business consulting and strategic planning. Doug also served in leadership positions at Columbia Pacific Capital Management and Lakeside Capital Management, among other firms.
Doug earned an MBA from Thunderbird School of Management/ASU and a BA from University of California Los Angeles.
Doug Johnson
Managing Director
- Former COO/CCO, Parcion
Private Wealth ($2B RIA)
- Senior Consultant, The
Ensemble Practice
- Co-Founder/COO, Columbia
Pacific Capital Management
- UCLA, BA
- Thunderbird, MBA
Francine Miltenberger - Managing Director
Francine joined DeVoe & Company in 2012. She is an investment banker with more than 30 years of experience in M&A transactions in the Financial Service Industry as an acquirer, a seller and an investment banker.
Formerly, she was President of Kaspick & Company, a privately held asset management firm, where she revitalized operations, grew AUM from $3B to $4.5B and created an exit for the founders through a sale to TIAA-CREF. At PNC Bank, she was CEO & Division Executive of Treasury Management Services. At Chase Manhattan Bank, she held a number of positions in its Merger Office and Private Bank.
Francine has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Psychology from Wellesley College and an MBA from Harvard University.
Francine Miltenberger
Managing Director
- Former President, Kaspick &
Company ($4.5B RIA)
- Oversaw Kaspick sale to TIAA-
CREF
- Wellesley College, BA
- Harvard University, MBA
Mark Wilcox - Managing Director
Mark joined DeVoe & Company as a Managing Director in 2021 to support the next phase of the company's growth. Mark is a 20-plus-year financial services veteran who has a track record of driving transformational growth and delivering innovative solutions.
Most recently, Mark was the Chief Operating Officer at Stanford Federal Credit Union, where he led retail and distribution channels, sales, service, membership, and technology enhancements. Prior to Stanford Federal Credit Union, Mark was the Head of Corporate Strategy and Development at BNP Paribas, Bank of the West. His numerous previous appointments include leadership roles at Ernst & Young, Bank of America, Robertson Stephens, and FleetBoston.
Mark received his Bachelor's in Political Science from Middlebury College and an MBA in Finance, Strategy and Marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
MARK WILCOX
MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Previous COO, Stanford
Federal Credit Union
- Head of Corporate Strategy,
BNP Paribas, Bank of the West
- Strategy & M&A Leader, Bank
of America, Robertson
Stephens, and FleetBoston
- Middlebury College, BA
- University of Chicago, MBA
Aryeh Malitzky - Associate Managing Director
Aryeh joined DeVoe & Company in 2018. He has over 10 years of experience providing M&A advice and valuation services to the Financial Services Industry and specifically to RIAs.
Previously, Aryeh was a Managing Director at InCap Group, Inc., a boutique Investment Bank exclusively serving RIAs. There, he helped RIAs buy, sell and merge, refined the company's valuation modeling and executed valuations, and supported many firms in their quest to raise capital. He led and supported over 50 engagements during his tenure, while overseeing the operations of the firm.
Aryeh has a B.A. and an M.A. from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and an MBA from Loyola University in Maryland.
Aryeh Malitzky
managing Director
- Former Managing Director,
InCap, a boutique investment
bank for RIAs
- Ner Israel Rabbinical College,
BA, MA
- Loyola University, MBA
Shawn Lapean - Chief of Staff
Shawn joined DeVoe & Company in a new role of Chief of Staff at the end of 2022.
Shawn brought a diverse skill set from working at numerous financial services companies in a range of senior positions. He has a track record of leading companies through new periods of accelerated growth. Most recently, he was a Managing Director at Charles Schwab.
He amassed a range of Investment Banking and Research experience at Merrill Lynch, FujiBank, and Macquarie Capital. Shawn is very familiar with the RIA Industry firsthand from his work at Schwab, and he also has experience working directly with private equity firms in fundraising and acquisition roles.
Shawn has a BA in Government and History from Cornell University. He has completed one year of the Securities Industry Institute (SII) three-year program, a partnership of Wharton and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
SHAWN LAPEAN
CHIEF OF STAFF
- Former Managing Director at
Charles Schwab
- Previous Investment
Banking and Research
experience at Merrill Lynch,
FujiBank, and Macquarie
Capital
- Cornell University, BA
Jennifer Sransky - Head of Marketing
Jennifer joined DeVoe & Company in 2024. She has 20+ years of financial services marketing, communications, and business development experience. Jennifer will join the executive leadership team and oversee all marketing initiatives. She will use her expertise to continue to position DeVoe & Company as a leading advisor to the wealth management industry and deepen the client experience.
Most recently, Jennifer served as Head of Marketing for Aduro Advisors, a leading fund administration firm that provides services to venture capital and private equity firms. Prior to that, she spent 20 years at Berkshire Global Advisors, a global boutique investment bank. During that time, she developed and implemented an integrated marketing and communications strategy focused on enhancing the firm’s visibility and brand, growing digital engagement, and increasing lead generation.
Jennifer has a BA degree from New York University.
Jennifer Sransky
Head of marketing
- 20+ years in financial services
marketing and communications
- Former Head of Marketing at
Aduro Advisors
- Marketing Director at Berkshire
Global Advisors
- New York University, BA
Tim Kochis - Special Advisor
Tim joined forces with DeVoe & Company in 2017 with a passion to build out the most comprehensive succession and continuity platform in the industry. With 50 years of experience, Tim has long been recognized as one of the key leaders in and influencers of the wealth management industry.
Tim is the former CEO and Chairman of Aspiriant, one of the industry's most admired firms, and co-author of Success & Succession (Wiley, 2015), a best-selling book on succession planning for RIAs. He led the wealth management practices at Bank of America and at Deloitte through the 1980’s before co-founding Kochis Fitz in 1991. The merger of Kochis Fitz and Quintile to form Aspiriant has been recognized as one of the industry’s most strategic RIA M&A transactions. Tim was also a co-founder of the Personal Financial Planning Program at University of California, Berkeley, one of the first accredited financial planning programs in the United States, where he taught for eighteen years.
Tim has an MBA from the University of Chicago, a JD from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University.
tim kochis
Special advisor
- Former Chairman and CEO,
Aspiriant; Co-Founder Kochis
Fitz
- Led Wealth Management at
Bank of America, Deloitte
- Co-Founder, PFP Program, UC
Berkeley
- Marquette University, BA
- University of Michigan, JD
- University of Chicago, MBA
John Mittnacht - Special Advisor
John joined DeVoe & Company as a special advisor in 2024.
For the preceding nine years he served as CMO for Focus Financial Partners, a leading RIA aggregator which executed a successful IPO, grew revenue to over $2 billion and more than tripled the size of its network between 2015-2024.
At Focus, John was responsible for developing programs to support organic growth, business development and marketing for the company’s 90+ partner firms. Based upon rigorous field testing, the programs he designed enabled participants to dramatically outperform their peers in matched control groups. He summarized his findings and insights in two internally published books outlining best practices for organic growth, entitled “Outperformers” and “Nester-Hunter-Builder.”
John’s previous financial industry roles include global director of advertising for Citi Smith Barney – where his campaign won the FCS’ Financial Marketer of the Year award – and leading paid advertising efforts for TIAA. His non-financial accolades include leading the team who launched “Can you hear me now?” for Verizon Wireless, which was inducted into the Advertising Walk of Fame.
John holds an MBA degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University.
John Mittnacht
Special Advisor
- Former CMO, Focus Financial Partners ($350B+ RIA aggregator)
- Global leadership roles at Citi Smith Barney and TIAA
- Author of two books on organic growth for RIAs
- Rice University, BA
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, MBA
Ed Moore - Special Advisor
Ed Moore joined DeVoe & Company as a Special Advisor in 2021. Most recently, Ed served as President of Edelman Financial Services, the nation’s largest independent RIA. Over his 30-year career at Edelman, he helped grow the firm from six people into a $230-billion enterprise with 1.1 million clients and 1,400 employees. In addition to overseeing the large-scale merger and integration of Edelman Financial Services and Financial Engines, Ed navigated the company through a series of sales to private equity firms and taking the firm private.
During his tenure, he helped lead the firm’s organic growth from one office to 45 offices with 150 planners from coast to coast. As part his leadership roles there, he led and helped train financial planners, served on the Executive committee, Investment committee and the firm’s Board of Directors.
Ed started his career with Waddell & Reed as a financial advisor. Ed has been a CFP® professional since 1991 and has served on the Board of Directors for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Ed graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.
Ed Moore
Special Advisor
- Previous President, Edelman
Financial Services; 30-years
- Merger/integration of Edelman
Financial and Financial Engines
- Experience with several private
equity firms as shareholders
- Previous Director, CFP
Board of Standards
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University, BS; CFP®
Peggy Ruhlin - Special Advisor
Peggy Ruhlin, CPA/PFS, CFP®, joined DeVoe & Company as a Special Advisor in 2020. Peggy is also the Chair of the Board of Directors at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc., a $3.5 billion wealth management firm based in Ohio. She joined the firm in 1987 and served as Chief Executive Officer for nearly 18 years. Under Peggy’s leadership, Budros, Ruhlin & Roe won the 2011 Schwab IMPACT Awards® Best in Business award.
Peggy is a Certified Public Accountant with a Personal Financial Specialist accreditation, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. She has served on many industry boards and committees, including the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and the Schwab Advisor Services Advisory Board.
Peggy has been recognized as one of America’s most distinguished women in wealth management. Accolades and awards include: Recipient of the 2017 Alexandra Armstrong Award for lifetime achievement, named one of the “20 Most Influential Women to Watch in 2016” by InvestmentNews, one of the Top 25 Women RIAs in 2016 by WealthManagement.com, and as one of the Financial Times Top 100 Women Advisers in 2014.
She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Otterbein University.
PEGGY RUHLIN
SPECIAL ADVISOR
- Chair of the Board of Directors,
Budros, Ruhlin & Roe ($3.5B);
19 years as CEO
- Prior Member CFP Board of
Standards
- CPA/PFS, CFP
- Otterbein University, BS
Jane Williams - Special Advisor
Jane joined DeVoe & Company as a Special Advisor in 2020. Jane is Founder of Sand Hill Global Advisors, a $3.5 billion wealth management firm based in Palo Alto, California. She co-founded Sand Hill Global Advisors, as a female pioneer in the investment industry. Today, she sits on Sand Hill’s Executive Committee. Along with Sand Hill, Jane remains actively involved in working with individuals and families navigating significant life transitions.
A recognized expert in her field with over 40 years of experience with high net worth individuals, families, women, foundations, and endowments, Jane focuses her energy on supporting those high standards across the fiduciary side of the financial services industry. She champions high standards as fiduciaries and a commitment to improving the diversity of the industry. She has advocated through her role as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Investment Adviser Association (IAA), the organization that represents fiduciary advisors and investors to support the highest operating standards in the financial services industry.
Among other industry accolades, Jane is honored to have been a recipient of the Schwab IMPACT Leadership Award®.
Throughout her distinguished career, Jane has worked with a variety of non-profit organizations, including the Board of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and its predecessor, the Peninsula Community Foundation; and the University of California Santa Barbara Foundation.
Jane earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics from Boston University.
Jane williams
special advisor
- Founder, Sand Hill Global
Advisors ($3.5B)
- Immediate past Chair of the
Board of Governors, IAA
- Recipient of the Schwab
IMPACT Leadership Award®.
- Boston University, BS
Matt Tancredi - Senior Associate
Matt joined DeVoe & Company in 2021 and has over five years of experience in the financial services industry. He had accumulated a versatile background and skillset from his experiences in Mergers & Acquisitions and company valuations.
Previously, Matt was an Investment Consultant at Bank of America. He also has experience with Pivotal Solutions Group and Sterling Point Advisors, where he honed his skills and knowledge as an analyst supporting investment banking and valuation engagements across a variety of industries. He started his career at Raymond James, serving nearly four years as a Financial Analyst / Advisor (promoted from an intern).
Matt has grown his analytical skills and industry acumen through the Wall Street Prep and Breaking into Wall Street programs. He also earned the FINRA Series 7 and 66 certifications. Matt graduated from Washington College in 2018, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.
MATT TANCREDI
Director
- Previous Investment
Consultant at Bank
of America
- Investment banking analyst at
Pivotal Solutions Group and
Sterling Point Advisors
- Wall Street Prep and Breaking
into Wall Street Programs
- Washington College, BS
Ian Kravitz - Senior Associate
Ian Kravitz joined the DeVoe & Company team at the end of 2022. Most recently, Ian was an investment banking associate at Sun Mergers & Acquisitions, which serves middle-market clients. He developed a strong understanding of the RIA business model from two years at RegentAtlantic as an Investment Analyst.
He previously worked as an analyst at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs Company, where he focused on developing financial plans for clients. Ian leverages his combined experience in investment banking and RIA businesses to support the team and our clients.
Ian has a BA in Finance from Indiana University. He also earned the CFA Level I.
IAN KRAVITZ
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
- Previous Investment Banking
Associate at Sun Mergers &
Acquisitions
- Prior Analyst roles at
RegentAtlantic and Ayco,
a Goldman Sachs Company
- Indiana University, BA
Zach McIntyre - Analyst
Zach McIntyre joined DeVoe & Company in 2023 as a Summer Analyst, where he played a key role in crafting detailed financial valuations and assisting on numerous sell-side engagements. He also conducted extensive research on various sectors, aiding client companies in strategic expansion.
Previously, Zach served as a Business Strategy Intern at U.S. Equity Holdings, where he executed comprehensive market research and developed a potent marketing strategy recognized by TripAdvisor. His early experience includes managing accounts and cash forecasting as an Accounting Manager at MyQuickBooksGal.com.
Zach holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics and a minor in Psychology from Duke University. His academic background is complemented by active involvement in the Duke Investment Club, where he contributed to financial analyses that informed investment decisions for a $70,000 fund from the university's endowment.
Zach Mcintyre
analyst
- Joined as a Summer Analyst in 2023
- Previous Business Strategy Intern at U.S Equity Holdings
- Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics and a minor in Psychology from Duke University
Alex Truncale - Director, Partnerships and Programs
Alex joined DeVoe & Company in 2022 as Director of Partnerships and Programs. In this role, he is dedicated to deepening relationships with strategic partners within the RIA community.
Most recently, Alex served as Senior Manager, Business Development at Financial Executives International, a trade association for CFOs and other financial executives. He was the primary contact for partners and sponsors, managing key account relationships and sales. He previously held corporate development roles at both the Money Management Institute and Fiserv Investment Services.
He holds an MA in English from Oklahoma State University and BA in English from Monmouth University.
ALEX TRUNCALE
DIRECTOR
- 10+ years of experience in
financial services marketing
and corporate development
- Former Director of Business
Development at Financial
Executives International
- Oklahoma State University, MA
Sara Drake - Marketing Manager
Sara joined DeVoe & Company in 2024. She has 5+ years of financial services marketing, communications, and public relations experience. Her background is primarily in digital marketing and social media, public relations coordination, event management, marketing material oversight, email marketing coordination and content development, among other marketing-related responsibilities. She will use her expertise to continue to position DeVoe & Company as a leading advisor to the wealth management industry and deepen the client experience.
Most recently, Sara consulted for Crew Enterprises, a real estate investment firm specializing in student housing and multi-family projects, sharing her expertise in marketing and sales enablement. Before that, she took on the role of Marketing Manager for Planning Alternatives, a small RIA based in Michigan. Sara began her career Beacon Pointe Advisors where she spent nearly four years in various marketing roles. During that time, she developed and implemented integrated marketing campaigns geared toward lead generation and brand awareness and bolstered the firm’s digital marketing and events strategy.
Sara has her BA in Spanish and Public Relations from Gonzaga University and is currently an MBA candidate at the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business.
Sara Drake
marketing manager
- 5+ years in financial services marketing and communications
- Previous marketing roles at Planning Alternatives and Beacon Pointe Advisors
- Gonzaga University, BA
- University of California, Irvine, MBA Candidate
Natalie Wheeler - Marketing Manager
Natalie joined DeVoe & Company in 2024 and brings over four years of financial services marketing experience. She will support the development, execution, and management of the organization’s marketing and event initiatives.
Prior to joining DeVoe & Company, Natalie was a Marketing Manager at Hightower Advisors where she developed a deep understanding of the RIA industry. In this role, she created and implemented marketing strategies for financial advisors, managed various digital marketing initiatives and events, and collaborated with teams to enhance brand visibility. Natalie is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions and leverages her experience in the RIA industry to support the team.
Natalie attended Indiana University and has a BA in Marketing from the Kelly School of Business.
natalie wheeler
marketing manager
- 4+ years in financial services marketing and communications
- Previous Marketing Manager at Hightower Advisors
- Indiana University, BA
Lynn Kennerly - Director of Operations
Lynn joined DeVoe & Company in 2014 as Director of Operations. She supports the growth and operational elements of the organization as it continues to scale.
Lynn was an Investment Analyst at Principal Financial Securities, prior to raising her two sons. At Principal, she was responsible for following the Utilities industry and making trade recommendations for a team of over 600 stockbrokers. In this role, she also supervised the Research Department’s administrative team.
Previously, Lynn worked for George D. Bjurman & Associates, a Los Angeles-based $1B+ RIA / Wealth Manager, as an Associate Portfolio Manager. She holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Lynn has a B.A. in Economics from U.C. Berkeley where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and with Phi Beta Kappa honors.
Lynn Kennerly
Director of Operations
- Prior Investment Analyst at
Principal Financial Securities
- Former Associate Portfolio
Manager, George D. Bjurman
& Associates ($1B+ RIA)
- CFA
- UC Berkeley, BA
Keri Hall - Business Operations Manager
Keri joined DeVoe & Company in 2018. She supports a growing list of operations and business management needs for the company. She leverages her more than 30 years of experience in administration, operations, and human resources to support the DeVoe & Company team.
Prior to her position at DeVoe & Company, Keri spent 12 years as Operations Manager of the equipment finance division at two large regional banks. At Washington Federal, she developed and managed the core business functions of the division. Keri was an original member of the team at Western Alliance that started the department and supported the growth of the portfolio to over $500 million. Before working in the banking sector, Keri worked in the hospitality industry and with several start-ups.
Keri Hall
Business operations manager
- Prior Operations Manager,
Washington Federal and
Western Alliance Banks
- Previous hospitality industry
experience
Melanie Roy - Sales/Operations Assistant
Melanie joined DeVoe & Company in 2022 and supports various sales and operational needs for the company. Melanie brings with her over a decade of experience as a social worker, where she managed complex client cases in challenging medical and mental health settings.
Previously, Melanie served in administrative roles such as project coordinator and administrative assistant. Her unique blend of strong interpersonal skills and keen analytical problem-solving are an asset to the team.
Melanie holds a BA in Sociology from University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Melanie Roy
Sales / Operations Assistant
- Previous Social Worker in
medical and mental health
settings
- Multiple former
administrative roles
- University of Massachusetts
Amherst, BA
Jean Curler - Executive Assistant
Jean Curler joined DeVoe & Company at the beginning of 2023 as the executive assistant to David DeVoe. Jean has spent over 20 years providing administrative support to C-suite executives of numerous large and small companies.
In her most recent role at a childhood education company, she was the executive assistant to the co-CEOs and other senior leaders. Prior to that, she was the Executive Assistant to the President and the Office Manager for a crafts company.
Jean holds a BA from Portland State University.
JEAN CURLER
Executive Assistant
- 20+ years of administrative
support to executives
- Multiple previous
administrative roles at large
and small firms
- Portland State University, BA