introducing you to a fulfilling return on relationships

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rory henry, a behavioral financial advisor, is the director at arrowroot family office and co-founder of afo wealth management forward. he has created a program to help accounting professionals incorporate holistic wealth management and proactive planning services into their practice.

clients don’t just want answers, they want empathy.

by rory henry
the holistic guide to wealth management

in his iconic work, “meditationes sacrae” (1597), sir francis bacon wrote that “knowledge itself is power.” many scholars believe bacon wanted to further the idea that having and sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of reputation and influence – and therefore power. all achievements emanate from this philosophy.

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but in many areas such as business, finance, sports and the military, knowledge can be a competitive advantage. therefore, many are reluctant to share their knowledge with others.
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rory henry upends the traditional accounting firm

henry
rory henry, a behavioral financial advisor, is the director at arrowroot family office and co-founder of afo wealth management forward. he has created a program to help accounting professionals incorporate holistic wealth management and proactive planning services into their practice.

why “advisory” encompasses more than you might think.

by rory henry
the holistic guide to wealth management

i work at a virtual family office called arrowroot family office. over the course of my career i have learned that family (and family dynamics) significantly shapes who we are and how we form relationships in life.

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research shows that one of the biggest drivers of family dynamics is the order in which each child is born. birth order theory, developed by alfred adler in the 20th century, suggests that the order in which children are born can have a significant impact on their development and personality.
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rory henry: create the return on relationships | the disruptors

be a client-centric human in a world of ai and technology.

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the disruptors
with liz farr

rory henry asked himself, “why don’t financial advisors and cpas work together?” it boggled his mind because both work with the client’s finances but are not always in sync. “we’re advising them on their businesses, and then the wealth advisor takes over and manages the finances,” henry says. “but really, one decision affects another.”

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the ultra-wealthy have long used the family office model to bring a staff of cpas, attorneys, and advisors to provide governance, legacy planning, and intergenerational wealth planning. at arrowroot family office, henry is leveraging technology to bring the benefits of the family office model to everyone. “so it’s really integrating these solutions, using technology, using relationships, to really provide for the many needs of the business and the personal finances of your clients.”

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why now is the time for cpas to embrace wealth management

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seth fineberg is an accounting industry consultant, content strategist, analyst and speaker. his current business is accountants forward. he has been a business editor and journalist for over 30 years, the vast majority of which has been spent overseeing the accounting profession’s evolution.

start with a conversation.

by seth fineberg
the holistic guide to wealth management.

today we are cresting the biggest waves of change that i’ve seen in my 20-plus years of covering the accounting profession. i’m talking about the need for cpas to go beyond simply being the trusted tax guy (or girl) for their clients and to help them manage all aspects of their wealth. this movement has been building for the better part of a decade, but only recently has it gone from “i’ll think about it” to “can i afford not to get on board?”

not to sound the alarm bells here, but cpas must soon choose between riding the financial planning wave or being swept under it.
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accounting needs a ‘rethink’ not a ‘rebrand’

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your value is in the knowledge you have and the relationships and trust you’ve built.

by seth fineberg
at large

the field of accounting, and being an accountant, is challenged on many sides – none more so than the very act of being an accountant. in short, given the demand for new services and the growth in automation for nearly all “tasks,” what does accounting or being an accountant mean anymore?

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let’s be clear: accounting’s literal and metaphorical face is, and needs to be, changing if it is to grow and thrive. this, however, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. but, as we well know, change is not easy or quick. what should encourage accounting professionals is that at this very moment in time, they have the ability to have a say in what accounting, and being an accountant, actually is and could be.
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financial planning: beyond the numbers

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strive for harmony between your present and future selves.

by rory henry, cfp, bfa
the holistic guide to wealth management.

when helping clients plan for retirement, exit their business or reach other major financial goals, we tend to default to the numbers. financial projections, spending needs, drawdown rates and risk tolerance are great navigational aids, but as lewis carroll wrote in alice in wonderland, “if you don’t know where you’re going any road will take you there.”

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in the fast-evolving field of behavioral finance, research shows that understanding clients’ emotional relationship with money is just as important as the numbers. and a new approach is showing that getting in tune with our future selves is one of the best ways for clients and their advisors to plan for retirement.

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be the flywheel to increase revenue

“this will be the largest transfer of wealth the nation has ever seen in such a short period of time.”

by rory henry, cfp®, bfa

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rory henry is a director at arrowroot family office and host of the wealth management forward podcast. he can be reached to discuss ways to integrate financial planning into your practice through the cpa partnership program at (310) 566-5865 or at rory@arrowrootfamilyoffice.com.

the financial advice business is undergoing significant change, particularly in the accounting and wealth management sectors. the arrival of private equity firms, combined with the rise of m&a and rapid advancements in technology, has shifted the landscape considerably. while these changes are unsettling to some practitioners, i view them as opportunities.

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in many ways, a cpa is a flywheel at the center of the financial advisory engine. all the other providers and advisors rotate around the cpa, and together they build momentum as the firm expands its offerings and as the advice engine gains speed and confidence.

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