Joe Holman, CPA, MBA
Joe Holman founded Columbus Avenue Outsourcing (CAO), where he helps investment managers and offshore corporations implement and optimize business strategies and execution. With more than 25 years of experience as a CPA in financial services, as an auditor, fund administrator, and ESG consultant, Mr. Holman brings a rare blend of operational expertise and strategic insight to the business community.
Prior to founding CAO, he launched Columbus Avenue Consulting in 2004, a boutique fund administrator focused on hedge and private equity fund administration and outsourcing. He is also CEO of ESG Administration LLC, a leading ESG outsourcing firm serving investment managers and corporations.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Holman was an audit partner at Rothstein Kass & Company PC, which later merged with KPMG. He is a licensed CPA in New York and is a member of the AICPA. Mr Holman holds a BSBA from Clarion University and an MBA from Rutgers University.
Trusted by alternative investment managers and corporate clients alike, Mr. Holman’s practical approach to operations and business strategy makes him a valued advisor across the financial and onshoring industries.
Columbus Avenue Outsourcing was founded by Joe Holman to address service gaps left by high-cost institutional providers. Columbus helps clients reduce labor costs and allows them to focus on growing their core business. For fund managers, Columbus delivers operational support that scales to meet a manager's needs. For offshore corporations expanding into the U.S., Columbus provides a turnkey operating platform backed by local expertise. With a commitment to quality and affordability, Columbus ensures seamless, professional service at every stage.


Founder & CEO