Mark C. Franczyk, CFP®, is Chief Executive Officer of Christopher Street Financial and a member of the G2 Leadership Institute Class of 2023. Since completing the program, Mark has stayed closely connected to the G2 community, including as a mentor to
current participants. We sat down with him to hear how his own G2 experience
continues to shape his leadership at Christopher Street, what he’s observed mentoring the next generation of G2 leaders, and why he believes the mentor-mentee relationship
is one of the most valuable parts of the program.
Getting to Know The Ensemble Practice: Catherine Williams
This past June, our team at Ensemble was thrilled to welcome Catherine Williams to the team as our Chief Operating Officer and co-leader of the G2 Leadership Institute. With more than 30 years of experience across firm operations, practice management, and executive coaching, Catherine brings a rare depth of expertise to our team. She’s already stepped into her role co-leading G2 alongside Philip, starting with the upcoming Class of 2028, and is helping shape our research efforts with our True Ensemble Data Insights 2026.
The Ensemble Practice Names Catherine Williams COO in Major Leadership Expansion
The Ensemble Practice announced the appointment of Catherine Williams as Chief Operating Officer and co-leader of the G2 Leadership Institute. Williams brings more than 30 years of experience spanning firm operations, practice management, and executive coaching to the role.
Tolstoy, Spinal Tap, and Oasis: What They Teach Us About Partner Dynamics
Partners in advisory firms often find themselves struggling to find consensus and make decisions about everything from how they pay themselves and their employees to how they will grow their firms. As a consultant, I often hear from owners looking for external guidance to help them through these decisions. After one or two conversations, it becomes clear that the first thing that needs attention is alignment among partners, not a compensation plan or business development strategy.
G2 Leadership Institute | A Mentor’s Perspective: Watching the Next Generation Step Into Leadership
Leadership isn’t taught in a single workshop. It’s developed through experience, reflection, and
guidance. At its core, the G2 Leadership Institute is about transformation: helping advisors see
beyond their individual roles and think like firm leaders.
Beyond the Label: Where Real Change Happens
Identifying a firm’s challenges is only the starting point. Real transformation happens through action, alignment, and follow-through. At The Ensemble Practice, we partner beyond diagnosis, helping firms implement change and achieve lasting results. Check out the next installment of Ensemble Edge: Consulting Insights to learn more.
The Greatest Business Hero: Finding the Instruction Manual You Never Got
Introducing our new blog series: Ensemble Edge: Consulting Insights
This series gives a behind-the-scenes look at how Ensemble works with firms to solve complex challenges: from scaling operations and defining ownership to building leadership capacity and driving long-term growth.
Getting to Know The Ensemble Practice: Kristen Woody
Kristen is celebrating three years with The Ensemble Practice, and in true Ensemble fashion, she wears many hats.
Getting to Know The Ensemble Practice: Matt McGinness
The Ensemble Practice gains valuable expertise with addition of industry veteran Matt McGinness.
Ensemble Encounters: A Q&A with Stacey McKinnon on Mentoring and Coaching
We caught up with G2 Alum and current G2 Coach, Stacey McKinnon, to discuss human capital, including employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, as well as her role in the G2 program.
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