CEO Financial Services is pleased to announce that its President and Founder, Carol O’Neil, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only growth and networking community for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

Carol O’Neil was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience in strategic financial management, accounting, tax strategy, and business growth for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Criteria for acceptance include a track record of driving key business growth metrics, alongside personal and professional achievements.

“We are honored to welcome Carol O’Neil into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital network that helps every member make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As the newest member of the Forbes Business Council, Carol gains access to exclusive opportunities designed to expand her professional reach. She will connect and collaborate with fellow business leaders in a private forum and contribute expert insights through original articles on Forbes.com and Q&A panels alongside other industry authorities.

“For growing businesses, having executive-level financial clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s the difference between staying afloat and scaling profitably,” said Carol O’Neil, President of CEO Financial Services. “Being welcomed into the Forbes Business Council amplifies our core mission by providing SMBs, start-ups, and family-owned companies with high-impact financial and business leadership. I look forward to collaborating with fellow industry leaders and sharing actionable strategies that help organizations accelerate growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and build lasting resilience.”

CEO Financial Services delivers tailored fractional CFO expertise—including strategic forecasting, cash flow optimization, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation—giving growing businesses access to senior-level financial direction without the overhead of a full-time executive. Download our free Checklist for Financial Compliance & Growth.