Strategic advisory grounded in real-world experience.
Emily Christy Advisory brings together strategic finance, capital markets expertise, and research-driven insight—informed by experience as an operator, investor, and advisor across public and private markets.
The firm’s work is rooted in clarity, careful analysis, and a human-centered approach to the decisions that matter most to leaders and their organizations.
Founder
Emily Christy is the founder of Emily Christy Advisory, bringing more than two decades of experience across equity research (Stifel, RBC Capital Markets), investing (H.M. Payson, Harpswell Capital), corporate strategy (IDEXX), and early-stage advisory. Her background also includes an operational chapter as General Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Spring Training and Class A affiliate. Her experience spans MedTech, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Sports—reflecting a practice shaped by depth across industries navigating innovation and change.
Emily holds a B.A. in History from Princeton University, completed a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Georgetown University, and earned a Master's degree in Medical Gerontology from USC. She serves on the Board of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Based in Portland, Maine, she enjoys being active outdoors, exploring new places through travel, and experiencing her home city's food culture—perspectives that complement the curiosity and thoughtful execution she brings to her work.
Approach & style
Engagements begin with listening—clarifying what decisions need to be made, what questions need answers, and what context matters most. From there, our work blends analytical rigor with a grounded, human-centered perspective. Time in research and capital markets informs the structure and clarity we bring to analysis and storytelling, while operating experience ensures an appreciation for real-world trade-offs, constraints, and execution.
The focus is on thoughtful questions, clear frameworks, and outputs that support action rather than adding noise. We bring a calm, steady presence to high-stakes or high-change environments, with an emphasis on clarity, respectful challenge, and a collaborative process that helps teams feel ownership over the insights and narratives that emerge.
Most engagements begin with a pilot project or initial scope of work—a chance to establish the working relationship, deliver value quickly, and ensure the fit is right before expanding into ongoing advisory work.
We welcome opportunities to partner with leaders who value clarity, depth, and thoughtful execution.
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