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Semi-retired now, she enjoys focusing on the work she loves—while watching the next generation step into the more complex challenges she's equipped them to handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd03364f1d6f415377aaa9e/9f90cfd9-e24e-40eb-8190-18f7aa649be7/ana+bio+pic.jpg Who We Are Ana Luther Client Success Manager With over 15 years of experience in banking, administrative support, and legal assistance, Ana brings exceptional expertise in documentation, organization, and client service. Her ability to streamline workflows and maintain meticulous records enhances efficiency and ensures a seamless client experience. Ana guides new clients through our 90 Days to Success onboarding process—making sure you understand what to expect, what we need from you, and how to get the most value from your advisory relationship. She's the one who ensures you're set up properly from day one, with systems in place and clear communication established. After those first 90 days, your primary working relationship shifts to Paul and the technical team—but Ana remains your go-to for coordination. Need to schedule a planning session? Have a question about an upcoming deadline? Not sure who to ask? Ana makes sure the right person gets what they need, when they need it, so nothing falls through the cracks and you're never left wondering what happens next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd03364f1d6f415377aaa9e/9a020f46-24e9-4b3a-9f4a-746946b24cfc/Headshot+Crop+3.jpg Who We Are Paul Rieke Senior Accountant With a unique blend of experience in financial services, blue-collar industries, and pastoral ministry, Paul brings strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial processes, and a commitment to ethical business practices. His diverse background gives him firsthand insight into the challenges business owners face and the clarity they need to make confident decisions. Paul leads our advisory engagements and works directly with business clients on strategy and fractional CFO services. When Ana identifies a client concern or upcoming decision, Paul steps in to analyze the numbers and present options. He collaborates closely with Leslea on complex planning scenarios and relies on Aileen's accounting work to ensure the recommendations he makes are grounded in accurate, current financials. His ability to translate financial data into plain-English action steps bridges the gap between what the numbers say and what business owners need to do about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd03364f1d6f415377aaa9e/1770578641437-8JHZ1HBWY2ZU0JWJAN1I/unsplash-image-3SIXZisims4.jpg Who We Are Aileen Lamire Staff Accountant Aileen handles the monthly accounting review, reconciliation, and reporting that keeps our advisory clients' financials accurate and current. She's the one ensuring the numbers Paul uses for CFO meetings are reliable and clean. 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