Strategic Execution Group

Built on
Strategy.
Defined by
Execution.

Cornerstone Strategic Advisory closes the gap between vision and measurable results. We assemble the right senior specialists for every engagement — powered by intelligence, driven by outcomes.

Purpose-Driven · Every engagement funds the
Cornerstone Foundation Program
CSA
"The cornerstone is not the largest block — it is the most critical. Everything else is built from it."
90%of strategies fail at execution
78%of initiatives miss intended outcomes
40+senior specialists on demand
Strategy Design Execution Architecture Operational Transformation Cornerstone Foundation Program AI-Powered Intelligence Multi-Industry Expertise Purpose-Driven Advisory KPI Infrastructure Fractional Advisory Growth Acceleration Strategy Design Execution Architecture Operational Transformation Cornerstone Foundation Program AI-Powered Intelligence Multi-Industry Expertise Purpose-Driven Advisory KPI Infrastructure Fractional Advisory Growth Acceleration
The Problem We Solve

Strategy exists.
Execution is
where it dies.

Most organizations have no shortage of vision, frameworks, or consultants. What they lack is a disciplined partner who stays in the room until the numbers move.

Cornerstone Strategic Advisory was built to close that gap. We bring cross-industry operational depth, AI-powered intelligence, and a curated network of senior specialists — deploying exactly the right capability for each engagement.

We do not leave you with a report. We leave you with results.

And with every client we serve, we give back — funding the Cornerstone Foundation Program to provide free strategic advisory to the businesses and organizations that need it most.

90%
of well-designed strategies fail at the implementation stage
13%
of projects fully deliver expected results on time
43%
decline in growth caused by internal silos and competing priorities
9%
average strategy completion rate in professional services
How We Engage

Three Ways
We Work Together

Every engagement begins with clarity — where you are, where you need to be, and what stands between the two.

01

The Diagnostic

Strategic Health Assessment

A focused 2–3 week deep analysis of your organizational strategy, operational efficiency, and execution infrastructure. We surface the critical gaps costing you growth, speed, and margin — and deliver a prioritized action blueprint your team can execute immediately.

Deliverable: 20–30 page Strategic Health Report with ranked recommendations and a 90-day execution roadmap.

$2,500 — $5,000Fixed fee · 2–3 weeks
02

The Blueprint

Full Strategy & Implementation Design

We design the strategy and build the operational engine to execute it. AI-powered SOPs, KPI dashboards, departmental accountability frameworks, and a phased implementation calendar — built for your organization, your people, and your market.

Deliverable: Complete strategy document, implementation playbook, KPI infrastructure, and 4 weeks of senior advisory during rollout.

$8,000 — $20,000Project-based · 4–8 weeks
03

The Partnership

Fractional Strategic Advisory Retainer

For organizations requiring continuous strategic guidance without a full-time executive hire. We become your embedded strategic partner — quarterly reviews, monthly implementation tracking, real-time execution support, and specialist deployment on demand.

Deliverable: Monthly strategy sessions, ongoing implementation support, specialist access, and quarterly performance reviews.

$5,000 — $15,000/moMonthly retainer · 3-month minimum
Where We Focus

Industries We Serve

We deploy where the execution gap is widest and the cost of inaction is highest.

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Healthcare
Only 8.6% average initiative completion. Regulatory pressure, digital transformation mandates, and staffing crises create strategic paralysis at the executive level.
Critical Priority
⚙️
Manufacturing
Supply chain disruption, AI adoption gaps, and workforce transitions demand rapid operational strategy most manufacturers cannot build internally.
High Demand
🏦
Financial Services
Fintech disruption, compliance complexity, and the race to AI-powered services are outpacing the strategic capacity of mid-size firms.
High Demand
💼
Professional Services
Law firms, agencies, and practices face commoditization. Those who operationalize AI into their delivery model first will dominate their markets.
High Demand
🛍️
Retail & Apparel
Omnichannel complexity, inventory intelligence, and brand positioning in a fragmented market demand strategic clarity most operators lack.
Specialty Focus
🍽️
Food & Hospitality
Margin compression, labor costs, and expansion complexity demand operational strategy that scales beyond the founding vision.
Specialty Focus
🔗
Technology & Web3
Fast-moving tech companies frequently outrun their operational infrastructure. Strategy and systems must scale as fast as the product.
Emerging
✈️
Luxury & Private Aviation
Ultra-high-net-worth client expectations demand flawless execution. Brand strategy, service design, and scale require true specialist expertise.
Specialty Focus
Our Network

The Right Expert
For Every Engagement

We maintain a curated network of over 40 senior industry specialists. We assemble the precise team your engagement demands — no generalists, no bench fillers.

MR
Marcus R.
Operations & Scale Architect

Twenty-two years building and scaling operational infrastructure across multi-entity conglomerates in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Former COO across manufacturing, hospitality, and luxury verticals. Led operational transformation for organizations managing 30+ business units simultaneously.

Multi-Entity OpsScale SystemsP&L ManagementGlobal Operations
SL
Sophia L.
Healthcare Strategy Specialist

Fifteen years of strategic leadership across healthcare systems, physician practice groups, and digital health ventures. Deep expertise in regulatory navigation, care delivery optimization, and revenue cycle strategy. Guided seven organizations through successful AI integration programs.

Healthcare SystemsAI IntegrationRevenue CycleRegulatory Strategy
DK
Daniel K.
Financial & Investment Strategy

Former managing director at two global investment banks with deep experience in capital allocation, M&A integration strategy, and financial services transformation. Specializes in helping mid-market financial firms build strategic infrastructure to compete with institutional players.

M&A IntegrationCapital StrategyFinTechMid-Market Finance
AV
Alina V.
Technology & AI Implementation

Built and led technology strategy for three high-growth startups from Series A through acquisition. Expertise spans AI/ML integration, data infrastructure architecture, Web3 systems, and quantum-adjacent technology in enterprise environments. Translates complex technology into actionable business strategy.

AI/ML StrategyWeb3Data InfrastructureTech Scaling
JT
James T.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Three decades in global manufacturing operations, supply chain design, and industrial transformation. Managed production networks across twelve countries. Specialist in lean transformation, nearshoring strategy, and AI-powered demand forecasting across mid-to-large scale manufacturing environments.

Supply ChainLean OperationsGlobal ManufacturingDemand Planning
NB
Naomi B.
Brand, Retail & Consumer Strategy

Executive brand strategist with leadership roles at global retail and luxury fashion conglomerates. Specialist in market positioning, omnichannel architecture, and consumer experience design. Led strategic repositioning of eleven retail brands across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Brand StrategyLuxury RetailOmnichannelConsumer Experience
Purpose-Driven

The Cornerstone
Foundation Program

We believe access to world-class strategic advisory should not be limited to organizations that can afford it. Every engagement with Cornerstone Strategic Advisory directly funds the Foundation Program — providing free strategic advisory services to small businesses, startups, minority and women-owned enterprises, and nonprofits doing important work but lacking the resources to access senior-level guidance.

This is not a marketing exercise. It is a commitment built into the foundation of how we operate. When you engage Cornerstone, you are not only investing in your own organization's success — you are investing in someone else's.

"Great strategy should be a right, not a privilege. The Cornerstone Foundation Program exists to make that a reality — one business at a time."
Apply for the Foundation Program
🚀
Early-Stage Startups

Businesses under two years old with a clear mission and growth intent but limited access to senior strategic expertise. We help you build the right foundation before bad habits become expensive problems.

🏠
Small Businesses in Hardship

Established businesses navigating economic difficulty, market disruption, or operational crisis. Sometimes the right strategic conversation at the right moment changes everything.

Minority & Women-Owned

Enterprises led by underrepresented founders who deserve the same quality of strategic support as any well-funded organization. We are committed to closing the advisory access gap.

🤝
Nonprofit Organizations

Mission-driven organizations whose impact depends on operational excellence and strategic clarity. We bring the same rigor to nonprofits as we do to our highest-value commercial engagements.

01
Strategic Diagnostic
Full Engagement · Complimentary

Qualified Foundation recipients receive a complete Strategic Diagnostic at no cost — the same 20–30 page Strategic Health Report and 90-day action roadmap delivered to paying clients. Value: $2,500–$5,000.

02
One Month Advisory
Custom Support · Complimentary

Following the Diagnostic, Foundation recipients receive one month of custom advisory support — implementation guidance, decision support, and specialist access tailored to their most pressing challenges. Value: $5,000+.

03
Community Access
Network Access · Permanent

All Foundation alumni gain permanent access to the Cornerstone community — peer connections, periodic group advisory sessions, and continued access to curated resources as their organizations grow.

Does your organization qualify?

We accept a limited number of Foundation Program recipients each quarter to ensure every organization receives genuine senior attention. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and all inquiries are kept confidential.

Apply Now
Foundation Program Application

Apply for Free
Strategic Advisory

Tell us about your organization. Every application is reviewed personally and we respond within 3 business days.

How We Work

Our Engagement Process

Every engagement follows a disciplined framework built from decades of senior operational leadership. We move fast, think clearly, and execute without ego.

From first conversation to measurable outcomes — we are with you at every step.

01
Discovery Conversation

A confidential 60-minute session with a senior advisor to understand your business, your goals, and your most pressing strategic challenges. No questionnaires — direct, experienced conversation.

02
Specialist Assembly

We identify which specialists from our network are best positioned for your engagement and assemble the optimal team. You meet your advisors before any commitment is made.

03
Deep Diagnostic

A thorough analysis of your operations, strategy, and execution infrastructure — using AI-powered intelligence tools to surface insights traditional consulting consistently misses.

04
Strategic Blueprint Delivery

A clear, actionable strategic framework with prioritized initiatives, KPI infrastructure, and a phased implementation calendar. Not theory — a plan your team can execute from day one.

05
Execution & Accountability

We stay in the room. As a retainer partner or phased project team, we track execution against the plan, adapt when circumstances demand, and ensure results are achieved — not just promised.

Why Cornerstone

What Sets Us Apart

🌱
Purpose-Driven at the Core

Every commercial engagement directly funds the Cornerstone Foundation Program. When you work with us, you contribute to a larger mission — making world-class strategic advisory accessible to those who need it most.

🧠
AI-Powered Intelligence

Every engagement is powered by proprietary AI research and analysis tools that surface insights, model scenarios, and accelerate delivery at a level traditional consulting cannot match.

🎯
Specialist Precision

We do not deploy generalists. We assemble the exact specialist configuration your engagement requires — drawn from a curated network of 40+ senior industry experts with proven track records.

📊
Execution Obsessed

We measure our success by your results — not the quality of our presentations. Every engagement includes accountability mechanisms, KPI tracking, and senior oversight through delivery.

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Complete Discretion

Every engagement is handled with full confidentiality. We do not publish client names, share case studies without permission, or create public association between our work and your organization.

Speed to Value

Our AI-augmented methodology compresses traditional consulting timelines by 60%. You receive insights, frameworks, and actionable deliverables at a pace that matches the speed of your market.

Begin the Conversation

Ready to Close
Your Execution Gap?

All initial inquiries are handled with complete discretion by a senior advisor. We respond to every qualified inquiry within one business day.

All inquiries are confidential. We do not share your information with third parties.