At Ridgecrest Advisory, we are more than consultants — we are trusted strategic partners through life’s most complex transitions. Whether you're navigating a school application, managing a medical crisis, transitioning careers, or stewarding a high-stakes family matter, our team brings calm, clarity, and elite-level coordination to the process.
We believe discretion, discernment, and deliberate action make all the difference — especially when timing, access, and trust are critical.
Maria Dantos is an accomplished executive who has founded, grown, and overseen acquisitions of companies over two decades. As CEO of Upper Valley Preschool in New York, NY, Dantos built the company from the ground up, which was acquired by Bright Horizons, a Fortune 500 company and international industry leader.
Maria is an expert in strategic growth, operational excellence, and systems optimization. Adept at managing transitions and recognized for effective policy and budget management, she has a track record for consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Her commitment to quality leadership and creative vision has earned her a well-regarded place in education management and business development.
Dantos holds both her BA and MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Ridgecrest Advisory is powered by a hand-selected network of seasoned professionals, each bringing deep expertise and empathy to every client relationship. Our collective backgrounds span:
This rare combination of strategic rigor and compassionate service enables us to provide white-glove guidance across every facet of personal and professional transformation.
We support individuals, families, and executives navigating major life transitions — when timing, privacy, and precision matter most.
Our clients include:
We bring clarity and calm to life’s most important moments.
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