Firm History

Yanni Partners, a Division of GBS Investment Consulting, LLC, is an independent, Pittsburgh based investment consulting firm. Our investment consulting roots can be traced back to the late 1970's when Butcher Consulting Group was established as a division of Butcher & Singer, Inc. Yanni Partners was founded in January of 1989 when it acquired the Butcher Consulting Group, in its entirety, from Butcher & Company.

At a very early stage in the company's development, we recognized a need for independent investment advice in our clients and sought to build an organization that could deliver it. Our firm has always made a commitment to developing the analytical tools and technology, which are necessary to operate as an independent consulting firm. Over time, Yanni Partners has built and maintained a proprietary performance measurement system, a proprietary manager search database, and has purchased performance attribution software. As a result, clients can expect a degree of accountability that can only be found in organizations that have developed their own resources.

Yanni Partners has also continually attracted talented and capable people, who can utilize our in-house capabilities and work with our clients. More importantly, because the focus of our business is 100% investment consulting, our talented staff is focused on doing the work for which our clients hire us.

The combination of an organization that is committed to maintaining its independence, talented people, and a focused business approach have enabled the firm to deliver the results that clients are looking for without having to be concerned about potential conflicts of interest that can exist. Today, Yanni Partners serves over 108 clients in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Through reputation and referrals, the firm's client base has grown nationally.