The Rise of Elevator Magnate: Karl Reeves in the Elevator Industry

Elevator Magnate: Karl Reeveshas garnered extensive business experience, starting from his childhood within Consolidated Elevator, the family business. This early exposure provided him with invaluable insights into all facets of running a small business and the elevator trade.

Through his academic pursuits, he earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Psychology.

To carve out his own path separate from family obligations,Karl Reevesentered the financial sector in 1993.

Starting as a registered Series 7 representative, Karl Reeves rapidly progressed to attaining the status of a Registered Principal (RP) by 1996.

At Taglich Brothers, he set himself apart as a leading producer in private placements, all while contributing his expertise to research efforts, particularly in quantitative and technical aspects.

Karl Reeves legal in 1998, Karl embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, founding his own Office of Separate Jurisdiction within Emmet A Larkin Financial. Here, he served as the RP and compliance officer, led a team of brokers, and managed his own book of business.

By 2004, Karl had established a strategic alliance with two longstanding partners to create Principal Advisors, Inc., a full-service Broker Dealer clearing through Sterne Agee, one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately-owned financial services firms.

Throughout his career, Karl maintained a steadfast connection to his roots in the Elevator Industry through ongoing consultation with his father.

In 2007, Karl demonstrated his versatile skill set by introducing an innovative enterprise solution software package to enhance operations at Consolidated Elevator.

This marked the beginning of his deeper involvement in the family business, where he progressively assumed a more hands-on role, actively engaging in critical decision-making processes and personnel oversight.

His leadership culminated in orchestrating the successful acquisition of Colonial Elevator in 2012.

By 2015, Karl made the pivotal decision to devote himself full-time to leading Consolidated Elevator, bidding farewell to a distinguished 22-year career in the financial sector characterized by an impeccable unblemished U4 record.

Over the subsequent seven years at the helm, Karl adeptly navigated Consolidated through shifting market dynamics.

In a groundbreaking move finalized in May 2023, Karl orchestrated the sale of Consolidated Elevator to American Elevator Group, the largest independent elevator company in North America, strategically positioning the combined entity for sustained success in a dynamic industry landscape.

The transformation of Karl Reeves from a financial expert to a prominent figure in the elevator industry is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills. His journey, rooted in family business, led him through academia and into finance before ultimately returning him to the elevator trade. Through strategic alliances, innovative solutions, and a deep connection to his roots, Karl Reeves has solidified his legacy as an elevator magnate, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.