Century City · Los Angeles · Est. 2023
We don't. Century Park Advisors works with closely-held and family businesses that need a trusted advisor who will tell them the truth — and then help them act on it. Direct counsel. Real experience. No junior associates.
Our Practice
Century Park Advisors brings 35 years of hands-on executive experience to every engagement — leading large business units at scale, founding companies, managing real estate portfolios, and serving in C-suite roles across five industries.
The counsel you receive is grounded in having personally navigated these situations. Not observed them. Not studied them. Lived them.
At a Glance
Education
"Most business problems aren't a mystery.
They just require someone willing to
call them what they are."
— Craig Lewis, Century Park Advisors
Services
We work with a selective number of clients at any given time — ensuring every engagement receives direct, personal attention from start to finish.
Senior executive leadership without the full-time commitment. We step into a COO, CEO, or CFO function exactly where and when needed — covering specific areas or complementing an existing team.
The most complex transition any closely-held business faces. We guide owners through leadership succession, ownership transfer, and the personal dynamics that make these engagements uniquely demanding.
When a business is underperforming or at a critical inflection point, we bring the honest assessment and focused execution that actually moves the needle — drawing on firsthand experience.
Ongoing, discrete counsel for business owners who want a trusted advisor in their corner — for critical decisions, strategic pivots, and the challenges that don't fit neatly into a category.
Building the systems, teams, and processes that allow a business to grow without the founder carrying everything. We have scaled organizations at every level and know what breaks first.
Acquisitions, partnerships, leadership changes, and the pivotal moments that define a company's trajectory. We have navigated these personally and bring that experience to every engagement.
Clients
We are intentionally selective. The right fit matters — for the quality of the work and the caliber of the results.
See If We're a FitThe core of our practice. Family businesses face challenges where professional and personal stakes are deeply intertwined — succession, founder transitions, sibling dynamics, and the weight of legacy. We understand both sides of that equation.
Rapid growth that has outpaced the organization, a market shift that demands a new strategy, or a business that has plateaued — we have navigated these inflection points and know what the path forward looks like.
Organizations that need senior executive capacity but aren't ready for a full-time hire — or want someone with genuine operating experience to complement their existing team. We step in where needed and do the work.
Some business owners find themselves surrounded by advisors who confirm rather than challenge. We offer something different — an honest assessment, direct counsel on what needs to change, and a clear, practical path forward.
How We Work
A candid, no-obligation discussion about your situation. We will tell you in the first meeting whether we think we can help — and whether you're a fit for each other.
A clear-eyed diagnosis of where the business actually stands. This is where most consultants pull punches. We deliver an unvarnished picture — because that's the only useful one.
A defined plan with clear priorities and accountabilities. We work alongside you — not above you — to drive real change with real urgency.
Engagements are built around results, not retainers. The goal is a business that performs better, grows stronger, and doesn't need us indefinitely.
Experience
Every recommendation we make is grounded in having personally navigated the situation — at scale, under real pressure, with real consequences.
Contact
No pitch deck required. Just a candid, confidential discussion about your business and whether we can help. All conversations are handled with complete discretion.