What RPA Advisors does

RPA Advisors (legal entity Restructuring Partners & Associates LLC) is a US boutique financial advisory firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, specializing in restructuring, turnaround, transaction advisory, and asset management services. The firm is led by 11 Senior Managing Directors averaging 20+ years of experience, many of whom joined from Capstone Advisory Group, FTI Consulting, and Big 4 firms; several have held operating roles as CEO, CFO, CRO, or board members at distressed companies. RPA maintains five US offices (Paramus, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Houston) and has executed mandates in Canada, Chile, and Brazil, serving lenders, companies, and investors across sectors including healthcare, oil and gas, power generation, mining, consumer products, infrastructure, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, real estate, and renewable energy.

The firm delivers four core service lines: Turnaround and Restructuring Advisory, Financial Advisory and Business Planning, Transaction Advisory, and Asset Management. Engagement work covers Chapter 11 bankruptcies, 363 sales, DIP financings, creditor and debtor advisory, interim crisis management, wind-down and liquidation, insolvency litigation support, and corporate finance and valuation. Notable disclosed engagements include Chesapeake Energy ($9.2 billion funded-debt restructuring), SH130 Concession Company ($260 million DIP financing), Mallinckrodt, Kindred Healthcare, Midwest Generation, Boston Generating, Allied Nevada Gold, Solar Trust of America, and Pyxus International, among others.

Revenue is generated through engagement-based professional services fees, quote-based and varying by scope and complexity. The firm has no proprietary technology platform, no app, no API, and no disclosed AI capabilities. Marketing is driven primarily by professional reputation, referrals, and thought leadership in the restructuring and turnaround sector. The company is privately held with no external investors, parent entity, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

RPA Advisors

Legal name

Restructuring Partners & Associates LLC

Website

https://rpaadvisors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RPA Advisors is a US boutique financial advisory firm founded in 2011, providing restructuring, turnaround, transaction advisory, and asset management services to lenders, companies, and investors across 12+ industries through five US offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Advisory & Restructuring Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Debt & Capital Advisory (Debt Raising, Refinancing, Private Credit) (BPAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Financial advisory services
• Turnaround restructuring advisory
• Bankruptcy insolvency consulting
• Transaction advisory services
• Distressed asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Financial Advisory & Restructuring Consulting Services: Revenue is generated through professional consulting fees for financial advisory services including restructuring and bankruptcy advisory, business planning, asset management, and transaction advisory services. Fees are likely based on engagement scope and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RPA Advisors is a boutique financial advisory and restructuring firm that provides turnaround and restructuring advisory, financial advisory and business planning, transaction advisory, and asset management services to lenders, companies, and investors. Services include debt restructuring, liquidity management, business plan development, M&A support, interim management (serving as CRO/CEO), bankruptcy advisory, and management of distressed assets under control of senior secured lenders and credit investors.

Product overview

RPA Advisors provides professional financial advisory and business management consulting services through four core offerings: Turnaround & Restructuring Advisory, Financial Advisory & Business Planning, Transaction Advisory, and Asset Management. The firm operates as a unified consulting practice serving lenders, companies, and investors across various industries including consumer products, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and real estate. All services are delivered through experienced professionals with an average of over 20 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnaround & Restructuring Advisory Financial advisory services for businesses in need of restructuring, including debt restructuring, liquidity management, business performance analysis, and bankruptcy filing support. Serves lenders, companies, and investors facing financial distress.
• Financial Advisory & Business Planning Advisory services focused on strategic planning, cash management, operational assessment, and business plan development to help companies sustain growth. For companies and stakeholders needing advisor-led financial and operational planning.
• Transaction Advisory Comprehensive support throughout the deal life cycle for strategic transactions, including sell-side advisory, M&A processes, and post-closing transaction support. For lenders, companies, and investors pursuing or evaluating strategic transactions.
• Asset Management Specialized services for managing distressed assets under control of senior secured lenders and credit investors, including serving as officers and board members, developing business plans, and managing operations. For senior secured lenders and credit investors with distressed portfolios.

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Huron Consulting Group: Public consulting firm with a restructuring and advisory practice serving lenders, companies, and investors in distressed situations. Comparable to RPA in restructuring advisory, with broader healthcare and education consulting exposure.
• FTI Consulting: Global advisory firm with a large restructuring segment providing financial advisory, interim management, and turnaround services to lenders, debtors, and equity sponsors. Directly comparable to RPA in restructuring and turnaround work, but with much broader service lines and international footprint.
• Kroll (Restructuring Practice): Global risk and financial advisory firm with a restructuring practice serving distressed companies and creditors. Comparable to RPA in turnaround advisory and expert testimony, with additional depth in investigations and valuation.
• Deloitte Corporate Restructuring Group (CRG): Big Four restructuring practice providing financial advisory, creditor advisory, and turnaround services. Several RPA professionals previously worked at Deloitte CRG, and the firms compete for similar lender-side and debtor-side restructuring mandates.
• B. Riley Financial (Advisory Services): Diversified financial services platform with a restructuring and advisory segment serving distressed companies and creditors. Comparable to RPA in restructuring advisory, with additional capital markets and asset management capabilities.

Direct peers

• Alvarez & Marsal: Leading global professional services firm specializing in turnaround, restructuring, and performance improvement. Closest direct competitor to RPA, particularly in interim management (CRO/CEO) and creditor advisory, with similar boutique-style execution at significantly larger scale.
• MorrisAnderson: Middle-market restructuring and turnaround advisory firm serving lenders, companies, and investors. Comparable to RPA in service mix and client profile, though with somewhat smaller-scale engagements.
• Capstone Advisory Group: Restructuring and advisory firm that was the predecessor to much of RPA's founding team. Multiple RPA Senior MDs came from Capstone, and the firms continue to compete in financial restructuring advisory and turnaround work.
• Portage Point Partners: Boutique advisory firm providing restructuring, turnaround, and interim management services to lenders, companies, and sponsors. Highly comparable to RPA in service scope, boutique model, and target client base.
• Anvil Advisors: Independent restructuring advisory firm serving lenders and companies in distressed situations. Comparable to RPA in boutique restructuring advisory, with similar engagement-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rpa-advisors-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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