Hi, I'm Chris

“For me, it’s more than just progress – it’s about helping others move forward in ways that feel meaningful, aligned, and authentic.”

"I do not recycle advice. I help you rethink professional and personal growth. I teach, coach, and consult to move individuals and organizations into the future. But before all of that, I’m a husband and a father of four. I love to give back to my community through volunteer efforts, and I am a huge sports history fan and the lessons it teaches us about resilience, leadership and legacy. Want to talk about the 1927 Yankees? I’m your guy."

Chris Cesare

Winning requires more than experience.

You need reinvention and an effective framework guided by proven values.

Potential is Power

Potential is power

I see what people can become — often before they do — and help bring it to the surface.

Clarity before Action

I slow things down so we can move forward with focus, precision, and purpose.

Growth over Ego

I don’t show up with pre-canned answers. Every situation is unique with its own set of variables and complexity. I’m here to help people find their own solutions by delivering industry insights and explaining how things can and should work — clearly, respectfully, and without condescension.

Real over Performative

No gimmicks. No posturing. Just calm, honest, thoughtful conversation grounded in real-world experience.

Make it Matter

When I’m involved, I’m all in. I bring lasting meaning whether I’m advising a client, teaching a class, coaching a leader through change, or a first-time job seeker finding their footing.

Every Challenge is Conquerable

I coach people to persevere with discipline and optimism — even when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Why my work matters to me

I believe that whether we know it or not, we all have untapped potential. Actuating it leads to more fulfilling lives and a stronger society. I focus every day on helping others clarify goals, uncover strengths, and reach beyond limits.

Personal and professional transformations

Financial Expertise

I’ve advised institutions managing billions in assets. You’ll get insight that helps you make investment decisions with clarity and confidence.
I’ve built and sold a financial firm — and helped integrate it into Goldman Sachs. You benefit from lessons forged through the complex realities of growth, transition, and scale.
I understand investment, operations, M&A, and client strategy from the inside out. I bring multi-dimensional thinking to your challenges — and translate complexity into actionable direction.

Leadership Insight

I shape high-performance cultures grounded in trust, vision, and intentional leadership. You’ll work with someone who knows how to guide — not just advise.
I know how to coach rising professionals into prepared leaders. You’ll learn to lead before the title comes.
I help people develop executive presence by practicing it, not just talking about it. You’ll build the confidence to walk into any room — and the clarity to own that room.

Teaching & Mentoring

I teach Finance and Institutional Investment Management to undergraduates — and make it make sense. You’ll gain perspective that connects theory to real-world stakes.
I break down complex concepts into actionable insight. You’ll walk away with not just what to do — but why.
I mentor with empathy, candor, and a clear path forward. You’ll feel seen, supported, and challenged.

Coaching Style

I create space for reflection, followed by strategic action. You’ll slow down to think clearly — and move forward faster.

I listen without judgment and challenge without ego. You’ll feel both trust and push — the two things real growth needs.

I show up prepared, present, and fully invested. You’ll never wonder if this matters to me. It does.
I focus on developing the personalized playbook people need for career success.

My professional path

Over the past three decades, I’ve built and led organizations at the intersection of finance, strategy, and human capability. I co-founded Rocaton Investment Advisors, built it into one of the leading institutional advisory firms, helped guide its acquisition by Goldman Sachs, where I continued to serve clients as part of GSAM. I also co-founded Vintris Wealth, a wealth management firm focused on value-aligned, high-performance client relationships.

Let’s talk.

Today, I teach Institutional Investment Management at UConn and Finance at Fairfield University, where I bridge theory and real-world insights for the next generation of financial professionals. I also coach individuals one-on-one , helping them develop and shape their professional trajectory with goals, clarity and confidence.