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Franchesca Lorio

Managing Director

Franchesca Lorio

Franchesca (Fran) Lorio is a Managing Director who leads the Finance and Accounting Team at Advantage Capital. Fran focuses on ensuring sustainable growth and maximizing the impact of the firm’s investments. With extensive expertise in finance and a commitment to mission-driven work, she plays a pivotal role in structuring and leveraging innovative financing tools to attract capital and support transformative investments.

Fran brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, including financial planning and analysis, capital structuring, and tax-credit financing. Known for her strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail, Fran is dedicated to aligning financial outcomes with the firm’s broader mission of driving impact in the communities we serve.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Fran practiced public accounting for five years, where she focused on tax and financial accounting.

Fran serves on the board of the Youth Empowerment Project and Academy of the Sacred Heart.

Fran received her B.S. in Accounting, cum laude, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She completed the CFO program at Columbia Business School, with concentrations in Corporate Governance and Women in Leadership.