Strategic Search. Real Impact.
When ads and referrals fall short, we deliver the right leadership to fuel your next phase.
Executive Search
Finding the right leadership is critical to driving growth and innovation in today’s dynamic Wealth, RIA, and Private Markets sectors. At Keenan Matthews, we specialize in identifying and attracting top-tier executives who bring not only expertise but also the strategic vision to help your firm succeed.
Our Approach
We combine deep industry knowledge with a personalized, consultative process to ensure every candidate is a true fit — culturally, strategically, and operationally. Whether you’re building a new team, filling a critical C-suite role, or expanding distribution and product capabilities, our rigorous search methodology uncovers leaders who deliver impact.
Built on Trust. Driven by Outcomes.
For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with leaders in Wealth and Asset Management
to solve complex hiring and growth challenges, not just fill roles.
What We Do
Market Expansion & Strategic Advisory
We help firms enter new geographies, channels, or client segments. From distribution strategy to platform design, we build the go-to-market roadmap with you.
Executive Leadership & Team Buildouts
We identify and place growth-minded leadership across Product, Distribution, Investments, and Strategy. Whether you’re building a Private Markets team or scaling a retail channel, we connect you with proven operators.
Inorganic Growth & Acquisition Support
From sourcing advisor teams to identifying acquisition targets under $5B AUM, we act as an extension of your corporate development strategy—aligning people, platform, and culture.
Where We Excel
- Distribution Strategy (Institutional, Intermediary, Retail)
- Private Market Product & Platform Launches
- Wealth & RIA Growth Strategy
- Strategic Hires Across Leadership & Specialist Functions
- Cross-Border Expansion (North America & Europe)
Built for Growth
We know the leaders who don’t reply to job ads, but do take the right call. Whether you’re building an open-architecture platform or looking to raise AUM across private strategies, we partner with you to align talent with growth.
Let’s map out your next move in Private Markets.
Vertical Coverage
Private Markets & Alternatives
Origination, product leaders, portfolio managers, and distribution executives who can build and scale alternative investment platforms in both traditional and emerging markets.
Asset Management & Product Strategy
Senior leaders with experience in product development, marketing, and go-to-market strategies aligned to evolving investor needs.
Wealth Management & RIA Leadership
From Chief Growth Officers to Regional Directors, we connect you with professionals who understand advisor recruitment, client retention, and practice management.
Why Partner With Us?
- Boutique Focus
We offer tailored, hands-on service with deep sector specialization and strong relationships across North America and Europe. - Strategic Insight
Beyond filling roles, we advise on organizational design, market trends, and talent strategies to position your firm for long-term success. - Confidentiality & Integrity
We operate with the utmost professionalism, ensuring sensitive searches are handled discreetly and efficiently.
When the Usual Channels Fall Short, Our Network Delivers
When internal referrals and job postings no longer surface the right candidates, we step in. Our strength lies in engaging a highly curated network of senior leaders and specialists who aren’t actively responding to ads, but are open to the right opportunity.
We connect you with talent that isn’t just available, but aligned with your growth strategy, culture, and ambition.