Banking & Financial Services Consulting

Clear Answers. Confident Action. Regulatory Peace of Mind.
Banking Financial

At Pivot >, we partner with financial institutions to assess, protect, and optimize their loan portfolios.

Deep Capability. Direct Action.

When operational complexity increases—or when internal teams are pulled in too many directions—strategy can stall, execution slows, and critical assets face greater exposure. That’s where we come in. Pivot > works alongside your institution’s special assets team as a force multiplier. Pivot > aligns strategy with execution—protecting interests, reducing complexity, and acting with urgency.

Our support is tailored across a range of high-impact services, including:

Built for Institutions Large and Small

Money Center Banks

We bring independent, third-party insight that enhances internal capabilities. Our team delivers clarity, discretion, and swift execution—while maintaining momentum and meeting compliance expectations.

Community Banks

We serve as an experienced, outsourced special assets team. Our support fills critical gaps when internal bandwidth is limited and provides early visibility into emerging risks—before they impact the balance sheet or draw regulatory scrutiny.

When Uncertainty Takes Hold

Pressure builds when the security of credit positions feel unclear, when performance signals shift, or when regulatory scrutiny sharpens. Internal teams may be stretched, and the answers needed aren’t always obvious—or available.

These are the moments that call for decisive insight and fast action:

Meet our Banking Services Team Leads

Kathy Lonowski

Kathy Lonowski

Managing Director

Kathy delivers a rare combination of regulatory insight, governance expertise, and strategic execution—helping clients navigate complex challenges, strengthen compliance, and seize emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving financial sector.

Jonah Schnel

Managing Director
As a seasoned advisor and operator, Jonah brings over two decades of experience across private equity, specialty finance, real estate, and high-growth industries. His deep board, investment, and operational background—spanning growth, transformation, and complex financial situations—strengthens Pivot >’s ability to support clients at key strategic inflection points.

Seth Wellisch

Managing Director
Seth advises clients on transactional, operational and acquisition matters. His deep understanding of real estate dynamics enables him to effectively assess and optimize real estate assets.