Tracy Albert is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as Vice Chairman at Palm Tree LLC since September 2023, following a tenure as Vice Chairman at JD Merit & Company from November 2021 to September 2023. At JD Merit & Company, Tracy focused on establishing a significant presence on the West Coast, overseeing senior-level planning and strategic direction. Previously, work included managing the Western Region for Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC and serving as Managing Partner at McColl Partners. With extensive experience as Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey, Tracy built reputation in M&A and business development. Additionally, Tracy founded Business Forums International, growing it into a global networking enterprise before its integration with BDO. Early career involved leadership at Chelsea Capital. Tracy holds a BA in English/Communications from the University of Southern California.