Who We Are
About Manhattan Arrow
A boutique advisory firm built by operators and deal-makers for the clients who demand both.
Our Story
Institutional Thinking. Boutique Accountability.
Manhattan Arrow Inc. was founded with a straightforward thesis: the most important financial decisions that companies make deserve advisors who are present, skilled, and genuinely aligned with the outcome.
We saw a gap between the large firms — where junior teams execute on templated approaches — and solo consultants who lack the firepower to handle complex mandates. Manhattan Arrow was built to fill that gap.
Our team combines decades of experience across investment banking, private equity, and operating finance. We bring the analytical rigor of a Wall Street firm with the responsiveness and accountability of a trusted personal advisor.
At a Glance
How We Operate
Our Values
Senior-Led, Always
No leverage model. No junior teams executing while seniors sell. The practitioner you meet at the start of an engagement is the one leading it from day one through delivery.
Full Lifecycle Perspective
We have advised on transactions, built finance functions, driven value creation, and governed as independent board members. That breadth means we understand the second-order consequences of every recommendation — not just the immediate problem.
Value Creation Mindset
We think like operating partners, not just advisors. Every engagement is oriented around a single question: what actions will move the needle on value? From 100-day plans to finance transformation, we measure our work by tangible outcomes — EBITDA improvement, transaction readiness, stronger governance, and businesses built to last.
Data-Driven Decisions, AI & Technology Enabled
The best financial judgment in the world is sharpened by the right data. We leverage AI tools, analytics frameworks, and automated reporting infrastructure to give our clients faster, deeper insight into their business — turning finance functions from scorekeepers into strategic decision engines.
Leadership
The Team
Isaac Freites
Founder & Managing Director
Isaac is a global finance executive with 25+ years of senior advisory experience across PwC, KPMG, Accordion Partners, and Armanino — spanning five financial centers: New York, Tokyo, Madrid, Mexico City, and Miami. He has led 20+ capital markets transactions including IPOs, SPAC mergers, and dual-track processes, and advised on deals ranging from $50M to $5B+ across technology, energy, fintech, manufacturing, and consumer industries. Isaac brings deep expertise across the full investment lifecycle — from Office of the CFO and finance function transformation to M&A execution, carve-outs, value creation, and exit readiness. He holds an MBA from IESE Business School (University of Navarra), a Data Science Certificate from Johns Hopkins University, and a Certificate in Private Company Governance from the Private Director Association. He serves as an independent board member of U.S. public companies and is a Certified Chartered Accountant. Isaac is fluent in English and Spanish, with working knowledge of Portuguese and Japanese.