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CFO4Life

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Client assets under management

$1,518,218,697

Clients

877

40% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 22 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

80

High

Average account size

$1,731,150

About

CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory and corporate investment-education/financial-wellness services to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, trusts, estates and corporations. Like many multi-team firms, its client work emphasizes individualized portfolio management and written financial plans for individual and high‑net‑worth clients.

The firm generally manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using customized asset-allocation models that rely primarily on mutual funds and ETFs, but may also include equities, fixed income, REITs, commodities and alternative or private funds; it monitors accounts with tools such as Morningstar, BlackRock’s Aladdin and Orion Risk Intelligence and will allocate assets to third‑party separate-account managers and wrap platforms when appropriate. CFO4Life also offers cash- and credit-management solutions and corporate financial-wellness programs as part of its broader advisory relationships.

CFO4Life’s structure and affiliations distinguish it from many peers: it is an indirect, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and shares parent‑level connections to broker‑dealers, pension consultants, private‑fund sponsors and insurance businesses. The brochure discloses several uncommon features for a firm this size — its advisers can act as registered representatives of Ausdal and as licensed insurance agents (receiving customary commissions), the firm introduces clients to affiliate Focus Risk Solutions and to UPTIQ/Flourish cash and credit programs (with Focus holding a minority interest in UPTIQ), and it utilizes private funds and other sponsored vehicles — all of which are disclosed and managed through the firm’s policies addressing related conflicts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Cash management solutions and insurance solutions

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed annual fees for financial planning services ($10,000 to $15,000), retirement plan advisory services ($30,000 to $200,000), and corporate services ($50,000 to $250,000).

Percentage

1.00% to 1.50% annually (range depending on client and negotiated fees)

Commissions

Certain representatives are registered representatives with a broker-dealer and licensed insurance agents receiving commissions for securities and insurance products sales.

Other

Account minimum: $2 million Minimum fee: Financial planning only: $10,000 to $15,000 annually, depending on complexity; Retirement plan advisory fixed fees: $30,000 to $200,000 annually; Corporate services fixed fees: $50,000 to $250,000 annually.

Main office location

CFO4Life

735 Plaza Blvd., Suite 100

Coppell TX 75019, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · North Carolina · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Bryce C

CFP®, Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Bryce Chastain is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at CFO4Life. He has worked with CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017 and Ausdal Financial Partners since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and business consulting services through LMBC II. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing institutional research and technology to tailor solutions to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Chase M

Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Chase Mcmellian is a financial advisor at CFO4Life in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PwC and Reagor Dykes, and he has been affiliated with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2018. Outside of advising, he is also involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models using mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, and third-party managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and analysis tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Dallas K

CFP®, Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Dallas Killman is a CFP® professional at CFO4Life with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and Evensky & Katz LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a finance advisor for the Alpha Delta Pi sorority chapter, assisting with operating expenses and invoices. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models and utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, and third-party separate account managers to tailor portfolios according to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Victoria A

CFP®, Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Victoria Areingdale is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at CFO4Life and Ausdal Financial Partners, having previously held roles at Charles Schwab, USAA Financial Advisors, and Randstad Staffing. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified asset allocation models and utilizes institutional research and technology tools to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brian C

CFP®, Series 63

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Brian Chastain is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MGMT4Life, LLC, which provides management and supervisory services to his firm, and he also operates an aircraft through Fly4Life, LLC. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models across various asset classes and utilizes institutional research and technology to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Levi M

Series 63, Series 65

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Levi McMellian is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017, Ausdal Financial Partners since 2012, and CFO4LIFE, Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MGMT4Life, LLC, which provides management and oversight services to CFO4Life, and is involved in several other business activities including insurance sales, tax preparation, business consulting, and fitness center ownership. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management services to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models across various asset classes and utilizes institutional research and technology tools to tailor portfolios according to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Leslie K

Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Leslie King is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners Inc since 2021 while also being affiliated with CFO4Life since 2013. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified asset allocation models across various investment types and uses institutional research and technology to tailor portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Elizabeth A

Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Elizabeth Allie is a financial advisor with CFO4Life, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017 and has been affiliated with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she provides tax preparation and business consulting services through LMBC II and serves as a notary public in Texas. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models and combines mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, and third-party separate account managers to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Sean A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Sean Alford is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with CFO4Life Group, LLC and Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he was with GuideStone Financial Services and Guidestone Financial Resources from 2013 to 2017. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models across multiple asset classes and uses institutional research and technology tools to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Russell B

CFP®, Series 63

Coppell, TX

CFO4Life

Russell Boaz is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2013 and is also associated with Ausdal Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory roles, he provides tax planning services through a separate business entity. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models across multiple asset classes and uses a variety of portfolio implementation strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kristina M

ChFC®, Series 66

Windsor, CO

CFO4Life

Kristina Miller is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with 7 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Kristina has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, INC since 2018 and has been with CFO4Life since 2013. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified asset allocation models using equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and employs mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, and third-party separate account managers to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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