April 9, 2025 – Michel Buffet and Faithful Finances Chris McMahon

Michel Buffet – Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry

Michel Buffet advises C-suite executives and enterprise leaders on strategies to unlock the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations through tailored organizational and talent development solutions. With over 25 years of consulting experience, Michel specializes in executive succession, leadership assessment, coaching, high-performance team development, and organizational transformation. He leads Korn Ferry’s Top Team Performance solution and is a member of the CEO succession community of practice. He advises clients across several sectors including Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Professional Services. Before joining Korn Ferry, Michel was the head of leadership resilience at YSC, a managing partner at Fisher Rock Consulting, and a partner at Oliver Wyman. He began his career as an Officer Psychologist in the French Navy. Michel is a board member of the French American Chamber of Commerce in New York, where he chairs the HR & Mobility Committee, and is a former president of the Metropolitan New York Association of Applied Psychology. Additionally, he serves on the board of NextGen Leaders, supporting LGBTQ+ high-potential leaders. A published author on leadership and team dynamics, Michel co-wrote The Five Disciplines of Inclusive Teams and has contributed articles on executive onboarding and Social Network Analysis (SNA) in organizations. He holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Columbia University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Paris. Michel is a dual French-American citizen, bilingual in French and English, and fluent in Spanish.





Chris McMahon – CEO of MFA Wealth and Author of Faithful Finances: Six Steps to Establishing a Catholic Financial Life

Chris McMahon, President and CEO of MFA Wealth and Aquinas Wealth Advisors, has over 30 years of experience guiding clients in financial planning and values-based investing. He founded MFA Wealth in 1986, one of Pennsylvania’s leading investment firms, and expanded his impact by launching Aquinas Wealth Advisors in 2020. Chris is a frequent cohost on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” and a contributor to media such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and InvestmentNews offering insights on personal finance and faith-based investing. Chris has also frequently appeared on Catholic media. A former Vice Chair of Legatus, Chris is actively involved in charitable initiatives and serves on several boards, including Duquesne University and Mary’s Place maternity home. He also founded the yearly Catholics at the Shore conference. Chris lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Molly, and has five grown children.