Erik O'Keefe is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He is an accomplished Executive Search and M&A expert who has built a successful and well-respected business with a strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and dedication. With an intricate understanding of mortgage operations, sales, and the strategic talent that drives growth, O'Keefe delivers unparalleled results for his clients.

O'Keefe's vast network of elite mortgage executive talent, coupled with his keen insight into what constitutes a strategic and cultural match for businesses, enables him to deliver strategic advisory services that help top mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, and mortgage service companies achieve higher levels of growth and success. His expertise extends beyond executive search to include mergers and acquisitions, where he assists mortgage lending owners in introducing new lending partners as an exit strategy or to lower operating costs and increase lending revenues through mergers or acquisitions. Additionally, O'Keefe helps both mortgage lending buyers and sellers source merger and acquisition opportunities.

Prior to his current role as Managing Director at Quest Strategic Advisors, O'Keefe held several leadership positions, including Owner at Rancho Maria Golf Club Inc, President at Torrey Pines Mortgage Advisors, and Mortgage Advisor at TFC Mortgage, Pardee Home Loans, and Mortgage Loan Specialists. He also served as a Financial Advisor at The Mohr Group-Lincoln Financial Advisors. O'Keefe obtained his Real Estate Brokers License # 01147068 from California Real Estate Broker and a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate & Finance from San Diego State University-California State University.