Growth with Purpose, Backed by Strategy

The firm...

Founded in 2025, LV8TD Growth Partners (pronounced “elevated”) is a boutique growth consulting firm primarily dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors to grow with purpose.

At the heart of it all? A belief that with smart strategy, focused execution, and consistent effort, progress becomes achievable and measurable.

...and the team behind it.

Institutional credentials? Box checked—after leading marketing strategy for high-growth segments and operations at one of the world’s largest fixed income managers.

Startup chops? Double check—after driving strategic planning, marketing, and brand integration for a multi-billion-dollar boutique asset manager through a successful acquisition.

With a solid foundation built on both ends of the spectrum, 2025 felt like the right time to channel that experience into something new. We founded LV8TD to work directly with the kinds of leaders we'd admired throughout two decades of helping financial advisors serve high-net-worth clients—those building with intention, rolling up their sleeves, and seeking real traction, not just tactics. We bring tested strategy, honest perspective, and practical execution to help them get there.

Shandi Johnson, CEO

Michael Johnson, COO

Flexible Engagements. Practical Results.

Every business is different—so we offer strategic support that fits your stage, structure, and goals.

Fractional CMO

Project Manager

Strategic Advisor

Executive leadership without the overhead

We serve as your marketing lead, delivering executive-level strategy, planning, oversight, and execution—without the cost and complexity of a full-time hire. Our goal is to help align your marketing with business objectives and drive measurable growth. Available for up to 40 hours each week.

Focused execution on high-impact initiatives

Ongoing guidance, when and where you need it

We lead project-based engagements that move your business forward—whether it’s a strategic plan, launch, brand refresh, or key campaign. Each is scoped and priced up front, so you know exactly what to expect: strategic support that’s on time, on budget, and aligned.

We provide consistent access to senior-level insight and support through a fixed retainer model—helping you stay focused, month after month. Support typically includes monthly strategy calls, on-demand feedback, and KPI tracking, along with other advisory services tailored to your needs.