EcS+ Emerges as Women-Owned Expense Reduction Powerhouse After Quintet Partners Restructuring

In a significant development for the expense reduction services sector, Quintet Partners has completed its restructuring and rebranding, emerging as EcS+, a women-owned firm under the leadership of Angela Briante as the sole Managing Principal. This transformation marks a new chapter in the company's 22-year history of helping corporations, non-profit organizations, and municipalities reduce operational expenses.

The rebranding to EcS+ comes as a result of Briante's initiative to reorganize the business model, aiming to reach a broader and more diverse clientele. The original founding partners of Quintet will continue to contribute their expertise by serving on the Advisory Board of EcS+, ensuring a smooth transition and continued excellence in service delivery.

Briante's journey to leading EcS+ is rooted in her experience as the founder of Briante Realty Group (BRG), established in 2010. As BRG expanded from residential to commercial real estate, Briante observed a recurring challenge among her clients: the struggle to manage operating costs effectively, often leading to delayed growth and expansion plans.

This realization led Briante to seek solutions that could help businesses outsource expense reduction tasks without incurring additional fees or retainers. Her search led her to Quintet Partners, where she recognized the value of their no-risk, no-fee approach to expense reduction services.

Marc-André Buenger, former Managing Partner at Quintet, expressed strong support for Briante's new role, stating, "The Advisory Board is thrilled to enthusiastically support Ms. Briante as owner and Managing Principal of EcS+, as the organization endeavors to partner with businesses of all sizes, to meaningfully reduce their operating costs, through a unique, no fee, no risk advocacy model."

EcS+ specializes in optimizing and reducing expenses across seven critical areas: Merchant Card Services, Telecom and Technology, Logistics and Freight, Energy, Commercial Insurance, Payroll/HR/PEO Services, and Financial Services. The firm's approach leverages over 20 years of industry experience and a vendor-based compensation model, allowing clients to achieve significant cost reductions without compromising service quality.

Briante emphasized the importance of this transition, stating, "As the new Managing Principal, I am proud to lead a team dedicated to driving innovation and delivering tangible results for EcS+ clients, ensuring their sustainability and growth." This commitment to innovation and results positions EcS+ as a formidable player in the expense reduction services industry.

The rebranding of Quintet Partners to EcS+ under Briante's leadership represents a significant shift in the industry landscape. As a women-owned firm, EcS+ brings a fresh perspective to expense reduction services, potentially opening doors for more diverse collaborations and approaches to cost optimization.

For businesses grappling with rising operational costs, the emergence of EcS+ offers a promising solution. The firm's no-risk, no-fee model makes professional expense reduction services accessible to a wider range of organizations, potentially catalyzing growth and sustainability across various sectors.

As EcS+ embarks on this new chapter, the industry will be watching closely to see how this women-led approach to expense reduction services might reshape best practices and client outcomes in the field. The success of EcS+ could pave the way for more diverse leadership in financial advisory services and inspire other firms to adopt innovative, client-centric models.

Interested parties can learn more about EcS+ and its services by visiting their website or connecting with Angela Briante on LinkedIn. The company's progress and insights can also be followed on the EcS+ LinkedIn page.