A Legacy of Partnership
Reimagined for Today
Charles Harbor Partners was formed through the blending of two complementary firms — the long-standing legacy of Fenway Consulting Group, a trusted name in the Boston market for more than two decades, and Harborside Advisory, a newer boutique practice focused on strategic talent and leadership solutions.
As Fenway’s founders and partners transitioned into retirement, the firm’s legacy continues under the leadership of Nick Brown and Mike Abasciano — longtime colleagues, trusted friends, and business partners who share a common vision: to build a firm centered on honesty, simplicity, and lasting relationships.
Charles Harbor Partners represents the next chapter — a modern, relationship-driven firm built on the strength of experience and the belief that the right people make all the difference.
Our Leadership
Nick Brown
Partner & Co-Founder
With 20 years of experience in staffing, search, and consulting, Nick brings a unique combination of financial acumen, leadership experience, and strategic insight to every engagement.
He began his career in financial analysis before transitioning into the talent industry, where he has worked with organizations ranging from early-stage startups to global Fortune 100 companies. His expertise spans executive search, interim consulting, and workforce strategy, as well as market expansion, leadership hiring and development, and corporate strategy execution.
Prior to founding Charles Harbor Partners, Nick served as a Partner and Owner at Fenway Consulting Group, where he built and led the firm’s interim talent solutions practice while also managing executive and permanent searches across finance and accounting disciplines.
Nick is an alumnus of the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned his B.A. in Economics. He lives in the Greater Boston area with his wife and two children.
Mike Abasciano, CPA
Partner & Co-Founder
Mike is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career in the assurance practices of Arthur Andersen and Deloitte before transitioning into consulting, where he worked for several large firms including Huron Consulting and FTI Consulting.
He brings significant experience advising executive management and counsel on a wide range of accounting, financial, forensic, and business matters. His background includes assisting clients and auditors with accounting restatements, assessing compliance and internal control structures, and providing technical accounting expertise across complex environments.
Beyond his consulting experience, Mike has started and operated several companies, serving in CFO and Controller capacities, which gives him a deep, practical understanding of the challenges finance leaders face day to day. His work spans clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 corporations, giving him a rare perspective on both operational and strategic finance.
Mike has transitioned these experiences into the recruiting and talent space, where he focuses on placing accounting, finance, operations, and HR professionals — from staff-level roles through the executive suite. His combination of technical depth, entrepreneurial experience, and people-centered approach makes him a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates alike.
Mike is an alumnus of Providence College, and also resides in Greater Boston with his wife and two children.
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