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Justin Butler is financial services executive, business leader, and civic contributor with over two decades of experience helping organizations navigate complexity, manage risk, and lead with purpose.

As of May 2025, Justin began serving as the Chief Risk Officer of Belvedere Risk Management, a specialized Risk Management firm supporting High Net Worth Families.

Most recently, Justin served as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at a $17 billion financial institution, where oversaw a full spectrum of risk disciplines and helped guide enterprise transformation through growth and change. My career spans financial services, business ownership, and strategy—with a foundation built on governance, operational excellence, and innovation.

With an Executive MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, Justin brings a business-first perspective to risk, finance, and leadership. Today, he’s channeling that experience into selective advisory work, thought leadership, and philanthropic and civic engagement.

This site reflects his commitment to building stronger organizations and stronger communities—through expertise, service, and a lifelong drive to make a meaningful impact.