Touchstones were once used to test the purity of gold and silver. When struck against high grade metal, they would show a distinctive mark. Our team has spent their entire careers building businesses and guiding entrepreneurs toward success. We know what to look for and what to do to build value. We believe in the power created when vision meets execution, where preparation meets opportunity and we’re committed to seeing our investors and our company clientele benefit from our experience, our capabilities and our relationships. Mr. Destler has spent over 20 years working as a trusted advisor and business strategist to a long list of early stage and emerging growth companies. He has a broad range of experience in the fields of financial communications, corporate finance and cross-border transactions. He is also an active investor. Mr. Destler has held senior executive positions at prominent national and international communications firms and has also founded several successful businesses. His ability to leverage an extensive network of angel investors, Wall Street and professional contacts and offer creative solutions to growing businesses has made him a sought after consultant by companies seeking actionable counsel and capital. Mr. Destler was a co-founder of Financial Profiles, Inc., a leading west-coast based financial communications agency. Prior to launching Financial Profiles, Mr. Destler held senior executive postions at leading corporate communications firms including Director of Business Development at FRB/Weber Shandwick, a unit at The Interpublic Group, a premier international advertising and marketing services firm. During the span of Mr. Destler’s career, he has helped dozens of companies raise capital and navigate the process of going public. He has helped secure over $200 million in funding and has helped formulate growth strategies that have resulted in numerous Wall Street success stories.