Shanteau Mcfadden, God fearing woman, married to Navy veteran, dog Mom serial entrepreneur and proud Aunt of 4 nephews and 1 niece. She loves giving back to the community by donating clothes, teaching construction classes, assisting new business owners with turning their passion into profit and hosting yearly back to school giveaway events. She is the CEO of Pathfinders Unite Consulting, is a dedicated business consultant passionate about helping entrepreneurs turn their passion into profit while building sustainable and scalable businesses. With a strong background in finance and business operations, she specializes in data room management, accounting software implementation, and financial statement preparation, ensuring business owners have the financial foundation they need to grow.

Her professional journey includes experience at PNC Bank and UBS Investment Bank, where she focused on loan officer responsibilities and project management within UBS Investment Bank’s regulations department. This financial expertise enables her to guide clients through funding strategies, financial planning, and operational efficiencies to position their businesses for long-term success.

She has completed the Rising Tide Community School of Business, is a Certified Financial Educator through the National Financial Educators Council, and is an alumna of the Invest in Newark Business Accelerator Program. With over five years of entrepreneurial experience, she has helped countless businesses navigate licensing, certifications (MBE, SBE, MWBE), back-office management, and contract acquisition.

Through Pathfinders Unite Consulting, she provides one-on-one coaching, workshops, and strategic business development services that equip entrepreneurs with the tools to streamline operations, access funding, and create generational wealth. Her mission is to empower business owners with actionable resources, financial literacy, and a clear roadmap to success.