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Centennial Advisory Group is a boutique financial services advisory firm which leverages its Wall Street roots to place senior talent at traditional and alternative investment firms, advise early-stage companies on financing options, and provide expert witness opinions in high-profile compensation and employment disputes.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Centennial Advisory Group brings over 25 years of experience to placing executive talent with alternative and traditional investment firms, banks, broker dealers, wealth managers and investment industry service providers.
Our Job Function Expertise Includes:
- Portfolio Managers and Investment Analysts
- Deal Origination Professionals
- Sales, Marketing & Investment Product Distribution Executives
- Finance and Operations Leaders including CFOs and COOs
Our Financial Services Sectors Include:
- Private Credit & Direct Lending
- Private Equity
- Hedge Funds
- Traditional Asset Managers
- Mutual Funds & ETFs
- Wealth Managers
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
Centennial Advisory Group offers expert witness opinions and for employment, compensation and valuation matters. We provide expert reports and testimony at deposition and trial for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. We also provide executive compensation analysis for divorce, personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Centennial has provided expert witness opinions for cases pertaining to several industry segments including, investment management, private equity & venture capital, hedge funds, wealth management, banking & capital markets, entertainment & media, and other industries.
Centennial Managing Partner Frank Carr, has particular expertise in the areas of hiring, employment and compensation for financial services executives, as well as in the sales and distribution process for investment products, both at the retail and institutional level.
CAPITAL FORMATION FOR GROWTH COMPANIES
Centennial Advisory Group represents companies operating in several sectors, and has assisted with raising growth capital, providing corporate or asset valuations and representing owners in the sale of their business. Specific assignments have included:
- Financial advisory for a world-renowned crafts company in New Jersey
- Financial advisory for a Medical Software and Device company in California
- Valuation of licenses & copyrights for a growing educational publishing company
We guide our clients through early stage financing options, including the use of cost-effective venture debt and other forms of private credit.
Employment & Compensation Dispute Expert Witness Services
Centennial provides guidance on employment standards, helping businesses ensure that their practices are in conformity with industry standards as well as legal requirements. We provides support to our clients and their attorneys for employment, hiring practices, executive compensation, and complex financial disputes that are used in legal proceedings. Whether you’re a business navigating hiring complexities or addressing disputes, the insights by Centennial’s team come from real-world experience with investment firms in New York City and private equity firms in New York.
Employment & Hiring Practices
We specialize in the provision of expert knowledge concerning employment and hiring practices, especially in cases pertaining to the executive post. Our comprehensive analysis helps plaintiffs and defendants present a lucid picture of hiring processes, compensation disputes, and employment practices, especially among top private equity firms in NYC and private equity companies in New York. We understand just how important these decisions are for investment companies and ensure that litigation is fair.
Reasonable Compensation and Executive CompensationOpinions
Executive compensation is a delicate area for both individuals as well as companies. Centennial’s experts assess the compensation packages of executives, providing comprehensive appraisals for determining whether the compensation is proper or market-aligned. For top executives employed by private equity companies working in New York or asset management firms working in New York, such opinions ensure that their compensation is competitive yet reasonable. Centennial also offers reasonable compensation opinions, which are very important in many disputes, for example, divorce or employment litigation, for high net-worth individuals.
Calculation of Lost Earnings and Loss Mitigation Analysis
In case of wrongful termination, personal injury, or any other case where future earnings become at risk, our detailed calculation of lost earnings has become indispensable. Critical in laying down the full extent of employment-related changes in terms of their financial implications, we strongly focus on actualizing the mitigation of potential financial losses.Whether you’re dealing with compensation disputes or trying to invest in venture capital companies NYC, our experts ensure you receive the most comprehensive loss mitigation analysis.
Vocational & Employability Rehabilitation
Our vocational rehabilitation services provide expert insights into employability for injured parties or those involved in employment disputes. We carefully assess the individual’s skills, potential job opportunities, and the current market to create a clear picture of future earning potential. This service is critical for litigation involving private equity companies in New York or financial companies facing complex employee disputes.
High Net-Worth Divorce Compensation Analysis
We excels in providing expert testimony in high-net-worth divorce cases, particularly for clients with significant financial assets in New York property investments or private equity ventures. We work closely with attorneys and clients to assess compensation packages, real estate holdings, and other high-value assets to ensure accurate division of property and financial holdings.We specialize in providing expert opinions that can stand up to scrutiny by arbitration and court.
Expert Testimony: Deposition, Court, Arbitration
We are frequently in demand to provide expert testimony within depositions, trials, or arbitration. It is a source of pride that many of the most prominent top consulting firms in NYC, venture capital companies in NYC, and private equity firms in NYC retain us for reliable opinions and testimony in disputes involving compensation and employment, as well as financial matters. We help our clients – whether they are in investment banking or capital markets, we deliver clear, concise, and defensible opinions on even the most complex cases.
Trust Centennial Advisory Group to be your partner in navigating the intricacies of compensation, employment practices, and expert financial testimony. So, whether you’re with a financial advisor in NYC, VC firms in NYC, or a leader in the top venture capital firms in New York hiring our services will be your all-time beneficial investment.