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Guiding You Through Life’s Pivotal Moments with Expertise and Care.

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.

MEET OUR PRESIDENT

Maria Dantos

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.

Our Team

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:

  • Education Strategy & School Admissions
    Former Ivy League admissions advisors, private school placement specialists, and early childhood experts from organizations like Bright Horizons.
     
  • Legal & Financial Services
    Estate planning consultants, family law experts, accountants, and asset protection professionals — many with experience advising private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals.
     
  • Creative & Cultural Strategy
    Former producers and consultants for Central Park SummerStage, Anthropologie, PUMA, and curators for global museums and private collections.
     
  • Event & Operations Management
    Experts in international event production, high-touch family offices, and bespoke concierge services, offering seamless execution across life’s most complex moments.
     

This rare combination of strategic rigor and compassionate service enables us to provide white-glove guidance across every facet of personal and professional transformation.

Who We Serve

We support individuals, families, and executives navigating major life transitions — when timing, privacy, and precision matter most.

Our clients include:


  • Professionals relocating or changing careers
     
  • Families navigating school admissions
     
  • Individuals managing divorce, eldercare, or health issues
     
  • Founders and creatives in periods of change
     

We bring clarity and calm to life’s most important moments.


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