About CPN & Associates
Decades of experience translate into elevated financial service and performance.
Founded in 2016, CPN’s consultants have been utilizing their 30+ years of financial expertise to help business owners realize their true potential.
As business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges, obstacles, and realities of building a financially efficient enterprise. Whether you're striving to achieve specific goals or seeking to resolve persistent inefficiencies, our expertise lies in identifying and implementing the necessary changes to take your business to the next level.
We take pride in our use of financial analytics to create an optimum path for your business to maximize its growth and profitability goals.
Meet Carol Nolan
Hi, I’m Carol Nolan — a dedicated financial executive with over 30 years of experience as a CFO, business strategist, financial analyst and entrepreneur. Believe it or not, my journey started with a love for baking which transitioned into and a deep entrepreneurial spirit that’s guided every chapter of my career.
When I was 10 years old, living in a great “kid neighborhood” in a small New England town, I opened the Blue Bell Bakery in my parents’ garage, selling my famous fudgy brownies to our neighbors. Though my tenure only lasted about a month, it sparked my lifelong passion for business. That early experience laid the foundation for a life rooted in purpose and creativity.
I began my career on Wall Street, working for several investment management firms, and ultimately served as a Senior Research Analyst and Limited Partner at a large multinational firm in New York City. In 1992, my husband and I opened our first venture, the House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast in Mystic, Connecticut, where we enjoyed welcoming guests from all over the world for 13 years. Several years after our tenure as Innkeepers ended, I transitioned into the role of CFO for a small database marketing firm — and I’ve been helping business owners grow ever since.
CPN & Associates is the culmination of my finance and analytical career. I love working with passionate entrepreneurs, supporting them in turning their dreams into profitable, sustainable businesses. Most business owners don’t launch their ventures to drown in spreadsheets or stress over cash flow — but those financial pieces are critical to long-term success. That’s where I come in.
As a Fractional CFO, I’ll analyze your financials, strategize for growth, and implement the right procedures to drive profitability. Positive, growing cash flow gives you the power to reinvest, grow your team, and reward your employees — ultimately letting your business work for you.
I love what I do and the people I do it for. If you’d like to learn more about me or CPN & Associates, please feel free to reach out at carol.nolan@cpnassociates.com. I’m looking forward to connecting!