CJP prides itself on bringing a little spice to the financial sector.

"We definitely are the firm that brings the fabulous to finance and try to be more stylish and creative," Jennifer Prosek, managing partner, says. Competitors taking such an approach lightly should know that more than 40% of CJP's professionals hold MBAs.

"Our point of difference is to bring creativity to a process that is traditionally not known for its creativity," Prosek explains, singling out a 2006 eight-way battle for the business ...