Our leadership team is comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience and expertise across a range of industries, including banking and finance, business development and management, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory compliance, sales and marketing, and technology. This diverse skill set positions our team to effectively assist our clients and drive their success.
At the core of our company stands Pier Bjorklund, a visionary leader whose expertise and strategic insight have guided numerous businesses to success. As the Founder, President, and Chief Strategist of Birch First Strategic Advisors LLC, Mr. Bjorklund has spent over 25 years advising start-ups and emerging growth companies, both private and public. His ability to navigate complex business landscapes, develop financial strategies, and drive corporate growth has earned him a reputation as a trusted authority in business consultancy.
Mr. Bjorklund’s career spans multiple industries, including banking and finance, biotech, blockchain, consumer products, cybersecurity, data analytics, education, energy, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. His extensive experience in corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and staged financing has made him an essential partner for companies seeking stability and long-term success. Recognized as a turnaround specialist, he has transformed struggling businesses by implementing strategic solutions that optimize performance, improve financial structures, and foster sustainable growth.
Since 2007, Birch First Strategic Advisors has been a leader in business consultancy, capital finance, and marketing services, providing strategic solutions to both private and public companies. Headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida, with international operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the firm has played a pivotal role in global trade, e-commerce, fund management, and high-growth sectors. Under Mr. Bjorklund’s leadership, the company specializes in business development, product expansion, sales and marketing, investor relations, operational integration, and financial strategy.
For more information on Pier S. Bjorklund, please visit his personal website at: https://www.piersbjorklund.com.
With a team of seasoned professionals bringing expertise in mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and technology, the firm delivers results-driven solutions designed to foster growth, minimize risk, and maximize returns. Whether supporting start-ups in securing funding or optimizing operations for established enterprises, Birch First Strategic Advisors remains a trusted partner in driving business success through innovation and strategic execution.
DANIEL A. CARR
Dan’s skills as an entrepreneur and leader have grown through hands-on involvement with dozens of companies. As a developer of ERP software for manufacturing, he has also held leadership positions in various private and publicly traded companies. Notably, he was the founding CIO of a billion-dollar pharmaceutical company.
Dan’s business ventures span technology, software, and charitable organizations. He is the author of Common Sense ERP and frequently speaks in public venues. His expertise includes software design, strategic planning, finance, sales, and marketing. He currently resides in Novi, Michigan, and leads companies in management consulting, fintech, and medical devices.
BROCK R. RUMBAUGH
Brock Rumbaugh, an Ohio University graduate and former student athlete, holds a degree in Food Science and Management. With experience in the dietary and sports supplement industry, Brock’s passion for entrepreneurship led him to join Birch First. He brings a fresh, out-of-the-box mindset to the team, guiding clients with his new-age perspective.
A die-hard Ohio State and Columbus sports fan, Brock relocated from Dallas to West Palm Beach, Florida, to further his career. He is involved in his family’s nonprofit, The Laurie A Rumbaugh Family Foundation, which supports global education projects for underprivileged children.
Our mission is to deliver comprehensive services through a unified approach focused on growth strategies, staged financing, and management controls. These principles help foster growth and promote successful business opportunities with minimal risk and maximum returns.
Since 2007, we have been providing Asset Management, Business Consultancy, Capital Finance, and Marketing Services to both private and public companies. Headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida, with international operations in trade, e-commerce, manufacturing, and fund management in the U.S. Virgin Islands, our company specializes in diverse sectors, including biotech, blockchain, consumer products and services, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, data analytics, education, energy, finance, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, precious metals, and technology.