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Neal McNamara

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Chief Executive Officer at Virtas Partners
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Neal McNamara is the Founder and CEO of Virtas Partners, a boutique consulting firm he established to transform the advisory industry with a unique culture. A Certified Public Accountant and Missouri State University alumnus, he previously led a $200 million M&A and accounting division at KPMG, leveraging over 25 years of experience.

Outside of his executive role, Neal is deeply engaged in his community as a board member for Relevant Radio and president of the Chicago chapter of Legatus. He is married with four children, is an active member of his parish, and competes nationally in amateur cycling events.

Unique fact: Neal was awarded the Silver Medal for achieving the second-highest score on the CPA exam in Missouri in 1998.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

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Boutique Firm Culture
He founded Virtas Partners with a mission to create a different operating model, focusing on a supportive environment that allows for work-life balance and attracts senior-level talent.
Faith and Business
He integrates his faith and professional life, demonstrated through his leadership roles as a board member for Relevant Radio and president of the Legatus chapter in Chicago.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Virtas Partners
1-2020
Board Member
Relevant Radio
1-2017 - 1-2020
President
Legatus, Chicago
6-2015 - 11-2016
Partner in Charge, U.S. & America's Head of Accounting Advisory Services
KPMG
6-2016
Partner, Deal Advisory, Accounting Advisory Services Head of Markets
KPMG US
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Education
1994 - 1998
BS
Missouri State University
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