Often times, wealthy individuals have a number of professionals such as a tax advisor, broker, insurance agent, attorney and money manager. The personal CFO’s role is to act as the quarterback of this financial team, directing all the professionals in an objective, coordinated manner. He or she will also review and analyze recommendations from other advisors on financial strategies or investment products being proposed. The ultimate result is achieving the client’s goals and objectives, as well as potential cost savings.
A personal Chief Financial Officer (CFO) helps wealthy individuals achieve their financial goals by ensuring they receive objective advice and expertise, by managing and integrating all financial affairs and wealth strategies, and by coordinating their team of financial professionals.
Wealthy individuals and families have unique financial and investment needs. Because of their significant assets, they are potentially vulnerable to advisors with conflicting goals. An advisor who is giving financial planning advice and selling financial products has an inherent conflict of interest, especially if the advisor’s personal compensation depends more upon the sale of a product than the value of the advice given.
A personal “Chief Financial Officer” or CFO is someone who can provide objectivity and help ensure you’re receiving expertise and guidance void of any conflicts of interest. A personal CFO is aligned with their client’s interests and isn’t motivated by commissions or incentives derived from the sale or products or services.