Bio

Tom has 30+ years of leadership across the financial services industry. He is skilled in all aspects of finance and accounting. Tom has deep experience as an Chief Financial Officer, Auditor, Controller, Chief Investment Officer, Compliance Officer, Director of Investor Relations, Human Resource Manager, Financial Operations Principal and Wealth Advisor for new and existing companies.

Tom successfully managed accounting and finance operations for highly regulated financial companies, including a state-chartered trust company and fintech companies. He had deep involvement with the investment bankers and potential investors during the capital raising process. While there, Tom developed accounting processes and written procedures and successfully engaged with regulators during the exam. Tom was the lead executive in developing and managing the fund administration business.

Tom attracted $4M and $10M in equity capital from two distinct investment groups for new townhome projects. He created fund documents, marketing materials and presentation decks for $50M real estate investment fund. Tom partnered with UBS Newport Beach’s highest producer with $650M AUM, to manage the investment portfolios.

As Chief Financial Officer for the Family Office of George Argyros (Real Estate billionaire and Ambassador to Spain), he directly managed $1 billion in liquid assets. Tom oversaw a $150M portfolio invested in hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and securities. He co-managed $70M fund of funds portfolio with 50 outside investors. Tom served with a nonprofit environmental start-up formed with $1 billion industry commitment after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. As the initial manager, he played a significant role in developing accounting, cost accounting, procurement, human resource, policies, and procedures.

Tom as successfully served as project manager on many important initiatives for the new organizations.