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TESTIMONIALS
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"Zach quickly demonstrated a keen understanding of a complex deal, operated independently, and listened to management team members. He always met or beat deadlines and had a calm demeanor in stressful situations."

— RYAN F, VOLCOM

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"Zach went above and beyond to help identify the right questions, and then find solutions. He immersed himself in both the macro and micro aspects of my business and life goals. A holistic advisor for which I'm forever grateful."

— DAN T, PHD, SILICEA LABS

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"Zach is both highly competent and very trustworthy, which is a rare and difficult-to-find combination."

— ANDREW M, PHD, PARSNIP

Illuminate Your Path to
Financial Growth

Empowering forward-thinking leaders with modern finance solutions for sustainable scale.

You Are The Innovator

You're a growth-stage founder or executive pushing boundaries.
 
But behind the scenes, complex financial operations, investor demands, and operational blind spots can stall your momentum.
 
The uncertainty of navigating these challenges alone can make even visionary leaders question their next move.

The Lighthouse Group | Financial Transformation Advisory

We're here to help you break through these barriers with clarity and confidence.

Key Challenges We Solve

We've worked with dozens of growth-stage companies and consistently see three critical barriers to financial transformation:

→ COMPLEX TRANSACTIONS

Capital raises, acquisitions, and board relations can feel overwhelming.

→ LIMITED VISIBILITY

Inconsistent systems and slow reporting limit real-time decision making.

→ STRATEGIC UNCERTAINTY

Without a clear roadmap, scaling profitably becomes guesswork.

Portrait of Zachary Beukema, Founder & Principal Advisor of The Lighthouse Group

Zachary Beukema, Founder & Principal Advisor

Your Financial Partner

We act as your guiding light—helping you navigate financial complexity and scale with confidence through:

Strategic Finance Leadership

From advising C-suite executives to stepping into the CFO seat ourselves, we bring flexible, experienced leadership tailored to your growth stage.

Tech-Forward
Insights

We leverage modern tools and AI-powered research to streamline decision-making and inform smart strategy.

Financial Strategy & Transformation

Whether you’re preparing for a capital raise, an acquisition, or your next growth phase, we help unify systems, align stakeholders, and build the foundation for sustainable scale.

Experience You Can Trust

15+

YEARS IN FINANCE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

$2B+

STRATEGIC TRANSACTION VALUE ADVISED

2+

YEARS AVERAGE CLIENT PARTNERSHIP

We believe every innovative company deserves the financial clarity and expertise to reach its full potential.

We’ve walked alongside dozens of growth-stage companies through their most critical financial inflection points—we understand both the technical challenges and emotional weight of these decisions.

 

Our experience teaching financial modeling and valuation at top global institutions shapes our approach—bringing industry standards, pedagogical clarity, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.

→ PROVEN ADVISORY TRACK RECORD

We've supported high-growth teams, advised on strategic transactions, delivered complex modeling, and guided investor communications.

→ DIRECT, HIGH-TOUCH SUPPORT

As a lean, solopreneur-led firm, you'll always work directly with the principal advisor—no getting lost in layers. We’re not just a vendor; we’re an extension of your team.

→ HOLISTIC, OUTCOME-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS

From strategic finance to system architecture, we balance immediate priorities with long-term scalability to ensure sustainable growth.

→ EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Connected to a curated network of founders, investors, and specialized advisors that we can leverage to support your strategic initiatives.

Begin Your Financial Transformation

Fill out a short intake form. If it's a strong fit, we'll offer a complimentary roadmap to help you clarify your path and unlock the next stage of growth.

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