“Elise is a trusted advisor for our firm. We have worked with Elise for many years to help accelerate talent selection and cross functional team building and improve communication. We use Elise for both internal hiring and development but also for every portfolio company investment. We have used the Hogan process both within our firm and for over 50 potential candidates at our portfolio companies.
Elise has critical insights which have helped sharpen our interviewing process as well as coaching points on how to help executives reach their peak potential. She is responsive and rapidly engages with prospective C- suite employees. She thoroughly debriefs every selected candidate and develops personalized strategies to help them achieve superior results. She excels at blending the art and the science of taking quantitative results from the Hogan test and developing intuitive qualitative insights.
She has personally helped with my professional development and I would highly recommend her for any human capital work.”

Managing Partner, Mid-Atlantic Lower Middle Market Private Equity Firm

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Elise for over five years. Her expertise in personality assessments has been instrumental in helping us make smarter hiring decisions, build stronger leadership, and effective team dynamics. Elise has the ability to take complex assessment results and translate them into clear, practical steps. Her work over the years has been collaborative, thoughtful, and consistently insightful. The improvements in communication, leadership development, and cultural alignment within our firm are a direct result of her guidance. Elise has been an invaluable partner in our growth and success.”

Managing Partner and COO / Special Situations Investment Firm

“I've had the privilege of working with Elise Chowdhry and Optimum Advisors for the past three years. From the outset, we've integrated their Hogan assessment tools across our leadership team, using them for pre-employment hiring evaluations as well as ongoing team development and strategic growth initiatives. These tools have been instrumental in helping our leadership team elevate their effectiveness and in aligning our executive team to leverage their natural strengths.
Elise has also served as a de facto professional coach for me and our executive team, fostering more effective collaboration by helping us appreciate each individual's unique perspectives, strengths, and natural tendencies. This has enabled us to grow cohesively as a leadership unit.
Culture remains a cornerstone of our success, and our partnership with Elise has kept it front and center as a key driver and KPI. Thanks to this focus, we've once again been honored as a "Best Place to Work" in 2025.
I strongly recommend Elise and Optimum Advisors to any organization seeking a true partner in leadership and cultural excellence. I hold her, her insights, and her profound impact on our team—and my own leadership—in the highest regard.”

CEO Southeast Provider of Vertically Integrated Home Services

“From our very first conversation, it became clear that Elise’s goal wasn’t simply to deliver my Hogan assessment results, she was deeply committed to helping me confront internal challenges and grow into a stronger leader and a better person.
Since that initial session, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Elise on a regular basis, and I can say without hesitation that she has helped me develop in ways I never thought possible. Through our work, I’ve learned how to turn my weaknesses into opportunities, how to lead more effectively, how to communicate with greater clarity and impact, and how to manage my time to increase productivity and balance.
Elise brings both insight and empathy to every interaction, and her guidance has made a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Elise and Optimum Advisors to anyone who is genuinely committed to doing the work to become a better leader, a more effective team member, and an all-around better version of themselves.”

CEO – Southeast Distributor of Pipes, Valves and Fittings

“When Elise first began working with our company in 2018, our organization was just beginning its growth journey. From the outset, Elise distinguished herself with an extraordinary ability to understand our business challenges and guide us in building a clear, forward-thinking strategy. Over the years, as our company scaled to more than five times its original size, she has played a pivotal role in helping us shape our senior leadership team and driving professional development throughout the ranks—impacting directors, managers, and beyond.
Elise’s rare blend of strategic vision, empathy, and sound judgment make her an invaluable adviser. She is adept at identifying issues others miss and offers solutions that consistently deliver results. Her partnership has been a key driver of our success, and personally, I am deeply appreciative of the expertise, perspective, and positive energy she brings to every interaction.

CEO - Midwest Provider of Environmental and Emergency Solutions

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