In asset management, strategy guides decisions, but performance depends on acting decisively and consistently. Groundswell.ACT partners with leadership teams to align ambition, execution, and impact across complex investment platforms.

We help firms translate strategic intent into operational reality — from post-acquisition integration and platform alignment to growth strategy and operating model redesign. Our work is grounded in direct operating experience within investment organizations, not theoretical frameworks.

Groundswell.ACT combines senior-level advisory with hands-on execution, focusing on outcomes that matter: scalable infrastructure, disciplined performance, and sustainable growth. We work alongside CEOs, CIOs, and COOs to ensure that strategic vision is fully realized through aligned action.

We are led by our Managing Director, Andy Dion, a senior operating executive in global asset management with a track record of building and scaling global businesses, strengthening operating platforms, and delivering sustained revenue growth. As Chief Operating Officer at Principal Asset Management, Andy oversaw the development and implementation of global fixed income and asset allocation strategies, driving more than $100 billion in asset growth and over 100% top-line revenue growth over seven years while building a diversified client base across multiple distribution channels and business segments. He has extensive experience leading platform integrations totaling $140 billion in AuM, scaling operations, and driving efficiency and growth across global businesses. Andy has partnered with senior executives to align strategy with operational execution, ensuring disciplined delivery on complex initiatives. This firsthand experience shapes Groundswell.ACT’s approach to translating strategic ambition into actionable results.

Groundswell represents momentum across the organization. ACT represents decisive execution. Together, they define our approach: turning strategic ambition into measurable results.

Where could clearer alignment and decisive action unlock greater performance in your organization?