UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / Marquis Who's Who honors Holly McCarthy, Founder and Managing Partner of Opus Advisors, as a top professional in executive search to the financial services and investment community. With nearly three decades of experience in executive recruiting, Ms. McCarthy has built a firm recognized for its integrity, long-term client relationships, high standards for quality and thought leadership.

About Ms. McCarthy

Founded by Ms. McCarthy in 2006, Opus Advisors has grown into one of the industry's most respected retained financial services executive search firms. The company recruits professionals for investment and fundraising/IR roles at all levels. Clients include a wide variety of funds, including private equity, venture capital, alternative asset managers, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and family offices.

Receiving numerous industry awards, the company was recognized by inclusion in the Hunt Scanlon Media's Top 60 Financial Services SearchFirms list in 2024, the Most Powerful 60 Firms in the U.S. list in 2020 and the Financial Top Fifty list in 2016. In 2025, Ms. McCarthy was honored by the Kayo Conference Series as one of the Top 25 Women in Private Equity.

Ms. McCarthy earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1990 and later completed coursework at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University in 1992. She attributes her success to her grit, unwavering standards for excellence, meticulous attention to detail and a simple yet guiding principle she has carried throughout her career: treating others as you would like to be treated.

Devoted to leading by example, Ms. McCarthy has cultivated an exceptional team culture at Opus Advisors over the past two decades, resulting in unparalleled employee and client retention. Her philosophy is reflected in the firm's steadfast commitment to high-touch service, quality and thoughtful communication with both clients and candidates.

Before launching her own firm, Ms. McCarthy's professional journey included tenures as an executive recruiter at Korn Ferry International and as vice president at Career Consulting Group. She has worked in executive recruiting since her twenties and is a proud third-generation entrepreneur, inspired by her family's legacy of building successful businesses.

Looking to the Future

When asked about current trends in industry, Ms. McCarthy notes that while AI may replace the need for humans to create mathematical models, it also creates the gift of time. This allows bankers, investors and fundraisers to deepen relationships and trust and provide more robust data for improved investment decisions and value creation for companies.

Looking ahead, she has set ambitious goals for the continued growth of her firm, including further international expansion. Opus Advisors is headquartered in New York City, has offices in London and plans to expand into Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Riyadh.

Outside of her professional work, Ms. McCarthy enjoys architecture, renovating homes, gardening, practicing Pilates, playing golf and hiking with her dog. She is also actively engaged in philanthropic and community initiatives, with a particular passion for mentoring women and supporting underserved communities.

In recognition of her leadership and service, Ms. McCarthy received the Cystic Fibrosis Corporate Titan Award in 2024, presented annually to one business leader in the community who exemplifies leadership, compassion and perseverance. She also serves as a board member and benefactor of Future Stars Learning Center in the Kibera region of Nairobi, Kenya, and is involved with Mediators Beyond Borders and Rotary International, where she previously served as Chair of the Youth & Education Committee.

Above all her notable achievements, Ms. McCarthy considers her greatest source of pride to be her two sons, Liam and Jack, who entertain and inspire her daily with their drive, intelligence and open hearts.

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