Why Finnovate Advisors exists

We started Finnovate Advisors to help owners get clearer financial visibility and better support before growth creates bigger problems.

Built for growing businesses

Many owners outgrow basic bookkeeping before they realize it. The books may be getting done, but reporting is often late, hard to interpret, or disconnected from the decisions that matter most. Finnovate Advisors was built to close that gap with clean books, clear reporting, and practical guidance that helps owners stay informed, in control, and better prepared for what comes next.

Our Team

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    Kathy Bartlett

    Co-Founder

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    Kathy co-founded Finnovate Advisors to help owners build the financial structure and discipline needed to grow with confidence. She brings more than 20 years of experience across finance, operations, and executive leadership, including work as a fractional CFO with startups and growth-stage companies. Kathy helps clients strengthen reporting, improve cash flow visibility, and build financial systems that support better decisions.

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    Stephen Hartley

    Co-Founder

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    Stephen co-founded Finnovate Advisors to help owners connect stronger financial visibility with better business decisions. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across growth strategy, commercialization, and P&L management. Stephen helps clients connect the numbers to decisions around profitability, pricing, staffing, and growth.

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OUR APPROACH

A better monthly rhythm

Our approach is built around a reliable monthly financial cadence, not reactive support that shows up only at tax time. Each month, we keep the books current, deliver clear reporting, and help owners understand what the numbers are saying. As the business grows, we connect that visibility to real decisions around margins, cash flow, hiring, and growth. The goal is better control, fewer surprises, and clearer decisions over time.

Ready for more financial clarity?

Let’s talk about where things stand today and what stronger financial support could look like for your business.

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