Results

Proof of performance.

Real results from real firms. Hear directly from the advisors who trusted us with their operations.

From our clients

“Partnering with Focus Forward was the decision that had the largest impact to our P&L during my tenure as COO.”
Joel Taylor, COO
Inflection Wealth Management, Seattle, WA

Testimonials and case studies reflect individual client experiences. Results vary by firm and circumstances, and similar outcomes are not guaranteed.

Case study 01Growing advisory firm

From $140 million to $180 million.

Keil Financial PartnersMilwaukee, WI

“Before Focus Forward, we were a $140 million firm running through new CSAs every year in a high-error environment. Opening and funding new accounts took 14 days, and too much of our time went to onboarding and retraining staff. Focus Forward put proven workflows into our practice, and the operation is now efficient. New accounts open and fund in five days, and we have grown to $180 million. Instead of cycling through support staff, we have used that capacity to bring on additional advisors. We’ve deepened our relationship with Focus Forward to include financial planning and investments support.”
Jeremy Keil, Owner
Keil Financial Partners, Milwaukee, WI
BeforeWith Focus Forward

Assets under management

$140M

$180M

Days to open and fund a new account

14

5

Support staff

New CSAs every year, with constant onboarding and retraining

Capacity used to bring on additional advisors

Operations

A high-error environment

Proven workflows and an efficient operation

30%Increase in AUM and revenue
64%Reduction in time to open and fund new accounts
50%Increase in number of advisors

Testimonials and case studies reflect individual client experiences. Results vary by firm and circumstances, and similar outcomes are not guaranteed.

Case study 02Billion-dollar firm

Doubled to $2 billion, without adding headcount.

49 FinancialAustin, TX

“At $1 billion, our internal team was at capacity. New account and service volume was outpacing what we could handle without hiring. Partnering with Focus Forward gave us a way to scale operations without scaling headcount. We’ve since grown to $2 billion with the same core team. Errors and backlog have become the exception rather than the norm, and new accounts are now opened and set up for billing in about four days, down from eight. This allows our advisors to spend their time on clients instead of paperwork.”
Luke Winskowski, CEO
49 Financial, Austin, TX
BeforeWith Focus Forward

Assets under management

$1B

$2B

Days to open a new account and set up billing

8

4

Operations

Internal team at capacity, with volume outpacing what it could handle without hiring

Errors and backlog are the exception, with the same core team

100%Increase in AUM and revenue
50%Reduction in time to open and fund new accounts
20%Increase in new advisors

Testimonials and case studies reflect individual client experiences. Results vary by firm and circumstances, and similar outcomes are not guaranteed.

Investments

“Partnering with Focus Forward for our investment operations and trading support has been a strong fit for Stepping Stone. Their team brought the technical expertise and operational discipline we needed, and by taking over the day-to-day work they gave us the bandwidth to elevate our own internal talent into associate advisors.

That shift created more capacity for our senior advisors to spend additional time with clients and concentrate on succession planning and inorganic growth. Focus Forward has been a true partner in helping us build the right way for the long term.”

Jennifer Gray, COO
Stepping Stone Wealth, West Haven, CT

Testimonials and case studies reflect individual client experiences. Results vary by firm and circumstances, and similar outcomes are not guaranteed.

What our clients experience

The Focus Forward difference.

Freedom

To run your business without being weighed down by work you dislike.

Professionalism

A more organized firm, and more confidence in the service you provide.

Peace of mind

Work completed correctly, to your satisfaction and your clients', every time.

Part of the family

We act as a true extension of your close-knit team.

Operational excellence

Space for your advisors to grow and scale.

More capacity

Expert support without adding headcount to manage.

Cared for by good people

Our clients tell us they trust us and feel cared for by people who want what's best for them. In an age of AI and arm's-length relationships, we keep warmth and togetherness at the center of every relationship.

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