Kristina La Brusciano is a Managing Member of West Coast Capital Group, LLC, a premier private investment firm specializing in alternative investments designed to deliver wealth protection, passive income, and tax advantages. Ms. La Brusciano oversees the firm’s public outreach and investor relations, leveraging her global network and strategic expertise to connect sophisticated investors with high-yield opportunities.
With over 15 years of leadership in business management, financial strategy, and entrepreneurship, she brings unparalleled insight to the firm’s mission of creating resilient, tax-efficient portfolios.
In addition to her role at West Coast Capital Group, Ms. La Brusciano is the Founder and CEO of the Academy of Financial Independence, an online school launched in 2020 that has trained over 25,000 students across five continents in financial management and business practices.
Serving Russian-speaking communities worldwide, the academy achieves consistent annual growth of 20-35%, reflecting her ability to scale innovative ventures. As a leading influencer with 60,000 Instagram followers and millions of YouTube views, she shares actionable insights on wealth-building and financial success, establishing herself as a trusted voice for investors globally.
Prior to her work in private investment management, Ms. La Brusciano founded KS Consulting in 2018, a firm offering bespoke financial planning, crisis management, and corporate strategy services. Under her leadership, the company delivered personalized solutions to clients, driving income growth and operational efficiency. Her strategic vision transformed businesses by implementing tailored financial strategies that prioritized long-term stability and profitability.
Before KS Consulting, Ms. La Brusciano served as CEO and later partner at one of Russia’s leading consulting firms, growing it to 18 branches nationwide and training thousands of entrepreneurs. Starting as CEO of a major transportation and logistics company in 2014, she rose from an entry-level role to lead transformative initiatives, showcasing her ability to navigate complex industries and deliver results. Earlier, she rescued a personal development center from crisis as its CEO and launched a successful women’s clothing brand, demonstrating her entrepreneurial versatility.
Born in the Soviet Union, Ms. La Brusciano overcame the challenges of communism’s collapse, working from age 13 to support her family. At 17, she graduated from one of Russia’s top theatrical universities with a degree in Film and Television Direction, building a seven-year career directing music videos and short films. This creative foundation honed her multitasking, leadership, and organizational skills, which she later applied to finance and business. A pivotal business conference in the United States at age 23 inspired her shift to entrepreneurship and investment management, fueling her passion for creating wealth-building opportunities.
Ms. La Brusciano’s global perspective, proven track record, and commitment to investor success make her an ideal partner for those seeking alternative investments that deliver passive income, wealth protection, and tax efficiency. Her ability to simplify complex financial strategies, honed through years of training entrepreneurs, ensures seamless investor experiences with minimal friction, aligning with the preferences of high-net-worth individuals for streamlined processes. Her dynamic leadership, coupled with her ability to anticipate market trends and deliver consistent returns, positions her as a trusted advisor for sophisticated investors navigating the complexities of alternative asset classes.