Known for fast, thorough searches undertaken confidentially for both client firms and individuals.
Known for finding exactly the right person who fits the position and corporate culture.
Known for sticky placements—new employees who stay and grow.

Founded in 1997 by the late Donald J. Smith and Kathleen A. Graham, HQ Search, Inc. has grown from a family office of two to a staff of ten experts…and is now growing its size again.  HQ Search, Inc. has also grown in scope from just offering retained executive search for finance professionals and finance-related firms to also offering Growth Advice™ and Growth Introductions™.  Coming soon: retained executive search for other process-oriented professions: engineering, healthcare, and marketing.

★ Completely confidential.

• Firms: only the qualified know that you’re adding staff.
• Candidates: no one knows you’re looking except those few firms of interest…and only after securing your permission to present your qualifications and taking steps to protect your paperwork.

★ Hidden markets revealed.

• Firms: access to top performers not seeking a new position and not open to approach via social media and/or job boards.
• Candidates: access to positions not found elsewhere.

★ Reliable market intelligence provided.

• Because of The HQ Companies’ diversified portfolio of clients, HQ Search is aware of economic, financial, and marketing information that when interpreted by founder, Kathy Graham, creates a mosaic pattern of information potentially useful to clients..

★ A non-competing client base guaranteed.

• HQ Search, Inc. is committed to NOT working with any company that is a direct competitor to one of its clients. This policy ensures unlimited access to candidates who are of interest to your firm while also avoiding potential conflicts of interest.

★ Most positions worked are of a financial nature or are in the employ of a financial services firm. EXAMPLES.
     Coming soon: retained executive search for other process-oriented professions: engineering, healthcare, and marketing.

★ Typical total annual compensation is in the six to seven figure dollar range.

Consulting services for firms wanting to reach their goals through better alignment and utilization of their staff.
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Additional services, such as Executive OnBoarding, 360◦ Feedback Assessment, etc. are also available.
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Grow your company and/or your career with the introduction to just the right person(s) through utilizing HQ Search’s massive database and network of relationships. Note: some restrictions apply.
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