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  • Our Team
  • Our Purpose
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The industry's leading financial support partnership for private clubs

The industry's leading financial support partnership for private clubsThe industry's leading financial support partnership for private clubsThe industry's leading financial support partnership for private clubsThe industry's leading financial support partnership for private clubs

Executive Search - CFO / Director of Finance / Controller

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Financially Astute Clubs is proud to partner with Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace (KK&W) for private club finance executive search placements - ensuring newly hired finance professionals are properly onboarded, trained on systems and positioned for long term success.

KK&W is the leading recruiting and consulting firm in the private club industry and has been voted “Best Search Firm of the Year” since 2006 by The BoardRoom magazine.


In addition to executive search, KK&W is a benchmark in private club consulting offering a full range of consulting services. Their Board Dynamics Model has been presented t

KK&W is the leading recruiting and consulting firm in the private club industry and has been voted “Best Search Firm of the Year” since 2006 by The BoardRoom magazine.


In addition to executive search, KK&W is a benchmark in private club consulting offering a full range of consulting services. Their Board Dynamics Model has been presented to over 1000 private clubs and communities around the world. Their best practices are respected and regularly highlighted by the leading industry publications & associations.


Their clients and candidates consistently commend KK&W for clear and open communications, timelines, responsiveness, and expertise. We will be your trusted partners and advisors dedicated to ensuring your success.


Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace is a founding member of Club Leadership Alliance. Through this partnership, we work together with McMahon Group and Club Benchmarking to effectively serve clubs in all their operational, financial, staffing, strategic, and facility aspects.

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The KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE team has more than 500 years combined experience in Platinum© recognized and Top 100 clubs, including country, golf, yacht and city clubs, and have worked with over 1,000 clubs across the country and around the world.

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Michelle A. Riklan - KK&W Financial Search Executive

Michelle A. Riklan - KK&W Financial Search Executive

Email: Michelle@KKandW.com

Phone: 833-KKW-HIRE (ext 717)


For more than 25 years, Michelle has leveraged her skills as a Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter, Career Marketing Strategist, Trainer, and Speaker to serve individuals and companies across multiple industries.


Michelle was introduced to the Club Management Association of 

Email: Michelle@KKandW.com

Phone: 833-KKW-HIRE (ext 717)


For more than 25 years, Michelle has leveraged her skills as a Human Resources Executive, Executive Recruiter, Career Marketing Strategist, Trainer, and Speaker to serve individuals and companies across multiple industries.


Michelle was introduced to the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) many years ago and was their resume writer for more than eight years, offering her time during annual conferences to assist their members and students. She has worked with hundreds of managers in the industry, helping them to refine their skills and presentation of credentials, and continues to offer these services as a member of the KK&W team. 


She has been a speaker at several CMAA conferences and is a requested speaker for chapter education meetings. Over the years, Michelle assisted and built strong relationships with many industry professionals. The opportunity to work with so many amazing individuals is how her passion for the Club industry grew and what prompted her desire to dive in deeper and do more.


Michelle understands that each club and each individual is unique and has different needs. She listens carefully, and approaches each search, training, workshop, coaching, and consulting assignment with this in mind to exceed clients’ expectations.


Michelle has a master’s degree in Speech and Interpersonal Communication, is an Academy Certified Resume Writer, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant, Certified Job Search Strategist, and a Certified DiSC Trainer.


Michelle is a member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals (HFTP), American Culinary Federation (ACF), Association of Talent Development (ATD, formerly ASTD), Career Directors International (CDI), Career Thought Leaders PARW/CC, and the National Resume Writer’s Association (NRWA).




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