About Us
Your Financial Stability
At Family Fortune Financial, LLC specializes in optimizing client finances by minimizing tax burdens, uncovering hidden fees, and eliminating unnecessary commissions. We prioritize your goal to become financially stable by working collaboratively with your accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, and business consultants.
Clients that work with us find themselves in one or more of these circumstances:
- Paying more than $100,000 in tax.
- Looking to minimize taxes from a business sale.
- Seeking ways to maintain the family’s financial stability.
- Wanting to ensure the family’s financial legacy.
Family Fortune Financial rests on four pillars that provide our customers with the best possible experience.
Fiduciary Responsibility
Fiduciaries have the obligation to ensure their recommendations are appropriate each day as opposed to the brokerage standard, which only states that the recommendation is suitable the day it’s recommended. Fiduciaries also cannot charge commissions ever. There must be no conflicts in any financial relationship – no hidden fees or commissions to incentivize against what’s best for the client. Most people have an obligation to who pays them. A fiduciary ensures that nothing gets between the advisor and client relationship.
Transparent Practice
For dynamic planning, clients must see all their assets and performance updated in real time. We use a world-class technology platform that captures all investments regardless of where they’re held – from market investments to real estate to company retirement plans. We also create a virtual fire box to safeguard legal, tax, and insurance documents. We help clients efficiently manage all of their financial affairs from one secure location. This makes planning and goal tracking clear to all the involved parties.
Innovative Access
One area that distinguishes Family Fortune Financial is our ability to identify unique and growth-oriented investment opportunities. We offer access to private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency, and energy opportunities, some of which may be less accessible or higher priced elsewhere. Our network of partners conducts ongoing global research to identify potential investment opportunities, including tax consequences.
Community Involvement
We understand the benefit of bringing open-minded and dynamic people together. While we have employees that serve on boards and give to local and global charities, we also strive to serve the community by bringing top-level tax strategists and executives to town through our Red Carpet Charleston event series. This dynamic social event invites lifelong learners to meet and collaborate with other relevant and talented people in the community while also learning bespoke strategies for building wealth.
The Team
Erik Flegal
Erik Flegal
Managing Partner
Erik began his financial services career while still in college at the University of California – Los Angeles. After training advisors and updating the financial interface and planning systems, he managed the Rolling Hills and Glendale, CA branches of a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm.
His desire to provide his clients with the best solutions motivated him to create a fiduciary multi-family office for high net worth families.
Erik has a passion for education. A frequent speaker at local offices and events, Erik was a member of the faculty at UCLA Extension where he taught classes on the Art and Science of Investments and the Fundamentals of Investing for the Financial Certificate program.
Erik is the founder of Red Carpet Charleston. This is an invitation-only event series for new residents to quickly integrate into the fabric of Charleston – both professionally and personally. Focusing on high level executives and decision makers who are new to the area, the series is designed to provide meaningful introductions, connections and recommendations with established leaders in the community.
In addition to the BA in English he earned at UCLA, Erik also received an MBA from University of Southern California. He was a member of the UCLA Volleyball team and the Youth Olympic Volleyball team – winning a Gold Medal during international competition in Canada. He’s also an amateur magician and a member of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, CA. Erik resides in Mount Pleasant, SC with his wife Hollyann, two daughters, Savannah and Annabelle, and two sons, Joshua and Jonathan.
Pascal Roduit
Pascal Roduit
Chief Market Strategist
Pascal serves as the Outsourced Chief Market Strategist for Family Fortune Financial LLC, on behalf of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. Pascal is the Chief Investment Strategist at SMArtX Advisory Solutions and is responsible for managing SMArtX’s industry-leading OCIO products, practices, and services.
He was previously was a senior financial analyst at Mercer Park LP, a family office focusing on the acquisition of alternative investment entities. Before joining Mercer Park LP, Pascal was the chief risk officer and the director of quantitative research for the Rock Maple Funds, a fund-of-hedge-funds manager. At Rock Maple Funds, Pascal developed an investment “roadmap” for hedge fund of funds portfolio construction and risk management, based on the concepts of Omega. Pascal was a frequent speaker at hedge fund conferences, seminars and round table events, both domestic and abroad.
Previously, Pascal was the director of risk management at Pine Grove Asset Management. His past experience includes working at JP Morgan Securities; there he developed an investment/risk methodology known as Risk Appraisal Drives Absolute Returns (“RADAR”) and assisted in the portfolio construction process and manager due diligence for the creation of fund-of-hedge-funds products. Earlier in his career, he also developed and expanded the hedge fund advisory services for the bank’s Geneva office. It is at JP Morgan that Pascal developed the “Hedge Fund Cycle Map”, a macroeconomic-based approach to evaluate hedge fund strategy performance. Prior to JP Morgan, Pascal was a fund manager at Deutsche Bank (North America and Southeast Asia Equity Funds), and at Lloyds Bank (Global Fixed Income Fund). At both institutions, Pascal was a member of the investment committee, responsible for the USD denominated managed accounts.
Pascal received a BA and an MBA from The American University, Washington, DC.
Amanda North
Amanda North
Insurance Solutions Manager
With over 14 years of experience in the insurance industry, Amanda has strong expertise in underwriting, case management, and client services. She also has a giant rolodex. Her focus on creating innovative practices and workflows is a game changer in the complex life insurance world. Amanda’s passion for making process of life insurance simple and white glove made her a natural part of the team. She’s compassionate and thorough by nature, continually leaving clients impressed by her attitude and ability to get things done. Amanda graduated from Bay Path University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices. She currently lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.
Matt Dailey
Matt Dailey
Director of Client Services
Matthew is a dynamic professional with a diverse background and a passion for serving others. With 13 years of experience as a dedicated school administrator and principal, he nurtured educational environments that fostered growth, learning, and student success. Prior to his career in education, Matthew enjoyed an illustrious career as a professional baseball player, honing his skills and embodying the spirit of teamwork and determination.
Recognizing the importance of financial planning and security, Matthew transitioned into a role leading the integration of professionals and services to clients at Family Fortune Financial. He provides invaluable guidance to individuals and families seeking to create a solid financial. His expertise in this field ensured that clients were equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate their retirement with confidence.
With a rich and diverse professional background, Matthew brings a unique perspective and a commitment to exceptional service in everything he does. Whether it’s leading educational institutions, empowering clients towards a secure future so they can pursue their own passions, Matthew consistently demonstrates dedication, leadership, and a drive to make a positive impact. Matt lives in Summerville, SC with his wife Elizabeth, three daughters and Harley the family dog.
Kak Varley
Kak Varley
Chief Marketing Officer
Kak brings over 10 years of marketing experience to his role at Family Fortune Financial. As the Chief Marketing Officer, Kak oversees the group’s marketing needs, including brand, digital, and inbound marketing.
Previously, he has over 25 years of sales experience and over 17 years of business ownership experience, allowing him to bring in that wealth of experience to the marketing realm. Kak grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He loves music and fitness and has lived in Phoenix, Arizona since 1989 with his wife and 2 sons.
Karch Schwartz
Karch Perkins
Financial Planner
Karch is a Senior Paraplanner and Financial Advisor at Legacy Private Wealth Partners, with more than three years of experience in the industry.
He’s passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and committed to providing personalized service and sound financial advice.
Karch holds a Series 66, Series 7, and SIE® license, and an undergraduate degree in philosophy, accounting, and communication from University of Colorado Boulder. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments as a Client Service Representative.
Outside of work, he enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family, and playing or watching sports. Karch also enjoys volunteering in his community.
Jeffrey Smith
Jeffrey Smith
Chief Compliance Officer
Jeffrey Smith is Family Fortune Financial LLC’s Chief Compliance Officer. Jeffrey is a highly-experienced securities lawyer, chief compliance officer, and business attorney with over 23 years of experience strengthening the legal and compliance functions of investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment vehicles. He has also represented companies at all stages of maturity with their capital and debt-raising efforts via private offerings and public offerings. He has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for NorthRock Partners LLC and Virtue Capital Management LLC; Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of RIA Compliance Firm LLC, and Founder and Managing Attorney for LawVisory. He previously served as Chief Compliance Officer of Griffin Capital Company LLC and Research Affiliates LLC, where he also served as Assistant General Counsel.
Jake Graefe
Financial Planner
Jake is a Senior Financial Planner with extensive experience collaborating with financial advising teams nationwide. He holds multiple industry certifications, including Series 66, Series 7, SIE, and Health and Life Insurance, showcasing his deep expertise.
Jake earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University. Initially, he began his career in the aerospace sector but later transitioned to financial advising to better connect with clients and make a meaningful impact on their financial and personal goals.
Outside of his professional life, Jake cherishes time spent with family and friends. He enjoys a variety of activities, including golf, volleyball, and skiing, and loves creating lasting memories with his wife, Emily.
Jake Graefe
Thomas Barber
Thomas Barber
Advanced Planning Specialist
Thomas began his career in financial services in 2000. Thomas recently transitioned to a consulting role, having formerly been Magnus’ Chief Marketing and Chief Business Development Officer since the company launched in 2017. Before joining Magnus, he worked as Director of Business Development for Pioneer Financial operating within the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.
Thomas founded Thomas Kelly LLC a project finance & business advisory in 2006. The business helps business owners and real estate developers secure capital through nontraditional debt structures with a primary focus on preserving client equity. Thomas is relied upon by a network of advisors throughout the country for his advanced tax planning knowledge. He applies a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex tax problems and is the architect of a variety of esoteric planning strategies which combine advanced planning solutions to mitigate tax, optimize enterprise value and enhance asset protection.
Thomas is also a Founding Member of Advisors Equity Group, an innovative equity-owned think tank made up of financial service professionals and centers of influence from around the world. He is a Legacy Member of the National Association of Cash Flow Advisors (NACFA). He holds his Life, Accident & Health Insurance license and is actively working on his Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Digital Asset Advisor (CDAA) credentials. Thomas also serves as an outside Advisor to Trust-CFO, Parkhill Advisory Group and Liquid Rarity Exchange (LRE). LRE owns a family of patents which allow them to offer SEC and FINRA compliant private and public offerings and secondary trading to investors of fractional rarity interests.
Thomas grew up on Eastern Long Island. He graduated from Cornell University having earned a Bachelor of Science in Design & Environmental Analysis. While there he balanced his time between academics and athletics, playing linebacker on the varsity football team and a member of the Sphinx Head Society. Thomas resides in Westchester County, New York with his partner Jennifer and their two children.
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