Wasley AssociatesBest Family Enterprise Leadership AdvisoryLos Angeles 2026

Wasley Associates is a leadership advisory firm specializing in family-owned and privately held businesses, with particular expertise in real estate and closely held enterprises. The firm advises owners, boards and senior executives on succession planning, governance, leadership transitions, organizational effectiveness and executive talent.

Led by Managing Partner John Wasley, the firm brings decades of experience in executive search, management consulting and leadership advisory work. Wasley Associates works closely with multi-generational family businesses to address the complex issues that arise as ownership and leadership pass from one generation to the next.

Its work ranges from developing succession and governance plans to creating advisory boards, assessing leadership teams and recruiting senior executives. The firm’s approach is practical, highly personal and tailored to the specific history, culture and goals of each client.