October 14, 2011 - Pinnacle Advisory Group is pleased to announce an expansion to the West Coast with the addition of Karen Johnson to the team.   From its new offices in Newport Beach, Pinnacle Advisory Group West will enhance Pinnacle’s ability to service its national clients with regional expertise.

Pinnacle Advisory Group, which has offices in Boston, New York, and South Florida, has been providing asset management, consulting, litigation support and appraisal services since 1991.With its high level of principal involvement, Pinnacle has developed an enviable roster of clients including insurance companies, lenders, opportunity funds, pension funds and other financial institutions.

With over 30 years of experience, Ms Johnson’s diverse skill set includes asset management,brand efficacy analyses, benchmarking analyses, acquisition due diligence, condominium pricing and absorption studies, feasibility studies, general hospitality consulting, highest and best use studies, litigation support, the negotiation of management contracts, and valuations.

Over the course of her consulting career Ms. Johnson has held leadership positions with Pannell Kerr Forster, Marriott International, Gloodt Associates, PKF Consulting, Landauer Associates, Jones Lang Hotels and,  most recently, Warnick + Co.

About Pinnacle Advisory Group
 Pinnacle Advisory Group (www.pinnacle-advisory.com) is a national, full-service, boutique consulting firm headquartered in Boston.  The firm was founded in 1991 and is composed of seasoned professionals – most with more than 20 years experience in the industry.  Pinnacle Advisory Group provides a range of services to the hospitality industry including market due diligence, appraisal, asset management, and litigation support.  The firm has offices in Boston, New York, and South Florida, however its work spans the globe.