Xcel Partners, an independent project advisory firm serving owners, operators, private equity groups, lenders, and insurers on capital-intensive projects, today shared the founding philosophy behind its rapid growth. That belief, developed over decades of hands-on accountability, became the guiding principle behind Xcel Partners. Why the Firm Was Built Around PeopleAccording to Kraus, Xcel Partners was not created to become another traditional consulting company. Independence as a Core StandardA defining characteristic of Xcel Partners is its independence. Xcel Partners is typically engaged where stakes are high, decisions are consequential, and independent judgment is essential.