Quest CE
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services, Compliance training, Continuing education |
| Predecessor | Newport Financial Consultants, LLC (NFC Consulting Group) |
| Founded | January 1, 1986 |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee , United States |
Key people | Alan Krenke, Linda Krenke |
| Products | Compliance training and continuing education for financial services sector |
Quest CE operates as a privately held company within the United States, focusing on compliance training and continuing education tailored for the financial services sector.
History
Originally established in 1986 in Newport Beach, California under the name Newport Financial Consultants, LLC (NFC Consulting Group), the company was acquired by Talbot Financial in 1994 and subsequently moved to Chicago to support enhanced product innovation. In 2004, ownership of NFC Consulting Group transferred to the Academy of Financial Services, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. By July 2005, the business came under the control of Alan Krenke, previously affiliated with Strong Financial Corp, along with Linda Krenke.
Industry achievements
- Positioned at #20 overall by Great Places to Work and Fortune in their list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women.
- The Branch Audit Management Platform earned a GRC Innovation Award for User Interface and Experience from GRC 20/20.
- Recognized as one of Milwaukee’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2015.
- Achieved the #1 ranking in the Small/Medium Business category on Great Rated! People’s Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services (2015).
- Identified among the Fastest Growing Firms in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2014.
- Honored with MMAC "Future 50" awards in 2011, 2013, and 2014.
- Received the "Best Workplace in Milwaukee" distinction from The Business Journal of Milwaukee in 2010.
- Attained the Silver Award Level in the Governor's Worksite Wellness Award presented by Governor Scott Walker.