PHILADELPHIA, PA & LOS ANGELES, CA & NEW YORK, NY — Private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP) has broadened its Advisory Council with the addition of five seasoned leaders from across fintech, cybersecurity, capital markets, and enterprise software. The new members—Andrew Ralich, Andrew Ramos, Jesse Johnson, Padman Perumal, and Steve Braverman—bring decades of specialized expertise that will support LMP’s growth strategy, particularly in deal sourcing, operational due diligence, and portfolio development.
The move underscores LMP’s ongoing focus on aligning targeted industry knowledge with value creation across its portfolio. “In order to collaborate effectively and cultivate success, it’s critical to analyze each individual organization’s unique challenges, strengths and nuances,” said Steve Pierson, Managing Partner at Lovell Minnick. “This is precisely why we continue to expand and invest in our Advisory Council. As we grow LMP’s portfolio, each new Advisory Council member brings a breadth of industry insights that complement and diversify our multidisciplinary offerings.”
The expansion comes at a time when financial services and technology firms are facing increasing pressure to adapt to digital transformation, data-driven strategies, and evolving client expectations. LMP aims to stay ahead of these shifts by leveraging the real-world experience of its advisors.
Andrew Ralich, Co-Founder and CEO of oneZero Financial Systems, offers two decades of hands-on leadership in capital markets and trading technology. His experience scaling oneZero into a high-growth platform gives him deep operational insight, particularly in software development and market connectivity.
Cybersecurity expert Andrew Ramos brings over 25 years of experience in leading technology teams and implementing enterprise solutions. As founder of InTi Solutions, his work centers on securing digital transformation initiatives and delivering tech solutions that align with long-term business growth.
Jesse Johnson, also from oneZero, serves as the firm’s CTO and is a recognized authority in real-time systems and scalable software architecture. With a unique background that includes video game development, Johnson is known for his innovative approach to building low-latency financial infrastructure.
Padman Perumal has led fintech and SaaS businesses through high-growth phases. Most recently CEO of Masttro Global, he guided the company through a fivefold increase in annual recurring revenue. His prior leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse further bolster his experience in digital strategy and client engagement.
Steve Braverman rounds out the new additions with deep roots in wealth management and family office advisory. As Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Pathstone, he has helped shape investment strategies for ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions, while previously serving in a national leadership role at Harris myCFO.
“In today’s market, a sound value creation strategy is vital to success, and LMP’s Advisory Council is key to our proven approach,” said Brad Armstrong, Partner at LMP. “Andrew, Andrew, Jesse, Padman and Steve are all poised to make impactful contributions across our portfolio, and we look forward to collaborating with them to drive growth for companies in the financial services, financial technology, and business services sectors.”
With this latest expansion, LMP strengthens its ability to deliver tailored strategic support across financial services, fintech, and business services—further aligning the firm’s operational expertise with the evolving needs of the industries it serves.
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