Pointe Leaders
Pointe Advisory believes in servant leadership at its core tenets. As an elite boutique, we harness the power of original research to elevate client strategies. With over 25 years in the strategic research and advisory space, Pointe employs 40 full-time thought leaders and seasoned industry veterans. With their field experience, advanced degrees and PhDs, and sophisticated analysis, you can be confident that our clients are paired with leaders who have a trove of strategic insight to inform the most vital business decisions under the most strenuous of circumstances.

Stuart Ferguson
PRINCIPAL
Stuart leads Pointe’s Private Equity practice and brings 10 years of specialized experience in inorganic growth, with M&A expertise across a wide range of sectors, including professional services, software, industrials and energy. In the PE space, Stuart has successfully led more than 50 commercial diligences for a mix of middle market and mega funds, including 7 of the 10 largest funds globally. ​
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Prior to joining Pointe, Stuart led diligences in Bain & Co’s Private Equity Group. Before that, he was an accountant at KPMG, specializing in hedge fund tax consulting. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary and an MBA from Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He is also a licensed CPA in Virginia.​
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Education
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business Administration, College of William & Mary
Graduate: Master of Business Administration, University of Virginia
Industries
Hedge Funds
Accountancy
M&A Expertise
Private Equity Consulting
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Capabilities
Strategy
Digital
Marketing & Sales
Organizational Strategy