Who We Are
Belvedere Risk Management is a boutique firm specializing in embedded risk management services tailored to emerging and existing high-net-worth individuals, multi-family offices, and private banks.
With offices in Sarasota, FL and Minneapolis, MN, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including, Family Governance, Cyber & Digital Protection, Personal Safety, Reputation Management, Geographic & Climate Risk Assessments and Insurance Assessment.
Belvedere offers a highly personalized and proactive approach, helping clients safeguard their assets, reputations, and lifestyles in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
Our Leadership
Desirae Butler, CPA
Desirae is a seasoned Risk Leader with a corporate background spanning Finance, Audit, Compliance, and operational risk management, complemented by prior service in the U.S. Air Force.
Known for building strong governance and compliance cultures, Desirae now applies this expertise to help high-net-worth families and emerging family offices strengthen stewardship, reduce exposure, and institutionalize sound decision-making.
She has led first- and second-line functions, built enterprise risk and compliance programs from the ground up, and driven large-scale transformation across highly regulated industries including private equity, financial services, and defense.
With broad regulatory fluency Desirae brings clarity and structure to complex risk environments. Today, she provides discreet, strategic advisory support to families seeking to enhance governance, safeguard reputation, and protect long-term continuity.
Partner, Senior Risk Advisor
Justin Butler
With more than two decades of leadership across the financial and nonprofit sectors, Justin Butler brings a rare blend of strategic insight, governance expertise, and real-world experience to every engagement.
As the former Chief Risk Officer of a $17B financial institution, Justin has navigated complex organizational challenges, regulatory landscapes, and high-stakes decision-making at the highest levels. Beyond the corporate world, he has served as a board leader for multiple nonprofit organizations, guiding mission-driven teams toward sustainable impact and ethical growth.
Today, Justin translates these experiences into dynamic keynote sessions, engaging panel moderations, and educational programs that inspire actionable leadership. His presentations combine data-driven strategies with human-centered wisdom—helping audiences understand not just how to manage risk, but how to lead through it.
Chief Risk Officer