Est. 2020
Bret Farris
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The Visionary

Hello, I'm Bret Farris.

I believe that true success is built on a foundation of absolute authenticity. My mission is to strip away the complexity of wealth and focus on what truly matters: your legacy and your peace of mind.

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My Story

Born and raised in Illinois, I’ve supported myself since I was 18 years old. In college, I worked full time during the day while taking classes at DePaul University at night, and built a solid foundation combining an ironclad work ethic and seizing opportunity whenever I could.

I pride myself on the ability to espouse a Midwestern work ethic, West Coast ingenuity and East Coast drive. I’ve always had a passion for the consultative and data-driven nature of my industry, but as the world has changed, so has the focus on doing what is right.

"I survived sexual abuse, crushing depression, and the loss of a child... I emerged on the other side, stronger and with renewed passion, in every situation. I sincerely believe our job is only 10% methodology... the other 90% is psychology, problem-solving, and good, old-fashioned heart."

The Ikigai Concept

A Reason For Being: Where Passion Meets Purpose

What I Love

Helping people and developing relationships. I love numbers, integrative tax strategies, and making the complex approachable. I love bringing heart and emotion to cold facts.

What The World Needs

Successful entrepreneurs who struggle to simplify and optimize family needs from a tax, legal, and operational perspective. Solution-first entrepreneurs are the world's greatest creators of good.

What I Am Good At

Forming relationships, financial modeling, operational efficiency, complex tax strategies, and finding solutions to complicated problems that others find overwhelming.

What I Can Be Paid For

Working with entrepreneurial families to create efficiencies, family governance, and executing best practices—allowing them to focus on growing their business.

My Qualifications

01 / Education

Academic Foundation

  • B.S. | Finance DePaul University Driehaus School of Business
  • M.S. | Taxation & Accounting University of Illinois Gies School of Business
02 / Certifications

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
  • Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®)
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)
03 / Experience

Strategic Leadership

  • More than 2 decades of experience working with entrepreneurs
  • Senior Leader in Single/Multi-Offices & Consulting
  • Extensive Nexus & Connectivity in the Family Office Space