About 3C Strategic Advisors
Strategic leadership that turns into real execution.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked across finance, operations, process improvement, valuation, M&A, and strategic planning. My focus is simple: help business owners make better decisions and turn strategy into measurable results.
Who We Work With
Service-Based Business Owners
Owners managing growth while balancing delivery, team performance, and profitability.
Growth-Minded Leaders
Entrepreneurs who want to scale without sacrificing cash flow, margin, or quality.
Owners Seeking Guidance
Leaders who value coaching, mentorship, and practical support—not just reports.
The Challenges We Help Solve
- “We’re profitable, but I can’t clearly see where cash is going.”
- “We review financials, but struggle to turn them into better decisions.”
- “I’m concerned about debt, growth risk, and long-term sustainability.”
- “I want to plan for eventual exit, but I’m not sure what the business is worth today.”
What Makes Us Different
Many advisors stop at recommendations. I work with owners and leadership teams to connect the full chain—financial insight, strategic direction, operational execution, and feedback loops that sustain improvement.
Owner + Business Alignment
We care about both the owner’s financial well-being and the company’s financial performance.
Long-Term Partnership
We build relationships through the lifecycle of your business—not one-off projects.
Practical Collaboration
We work hand-in-hand with your team and simplify complex concepts into action.
David Bean, CPA, CEPA
Dave is the founder of 3C Strategic Advisors. His mission is to help small business owners realize the goals that motivated them to become entrepreneurs in the first place.
Prior to founding the firm, Dave spent nearly two decades in finance, strategy, and M&A leadership roles across privately held, not-for-profit, and Fortune 100 organizations.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a master’s degree in Servant Leadership. Dave is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation.
Life Beyond Business
Dave resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and three children. He enjoys family time, sports, and fitness, and can often be found coaching his children’s teams or running in the Arizona weather.