Investments

The Inefficiency

Many people look at investment returns in absolute terms. A “good return” is seen by an investor as a positive return, and so when the markets are up and yielding higher than a checking or savings account, most investors are generally content. A more complete analysis, however, is to look at relative returns. In other words, did the investment return exceed that of an equivalent index product with similar risk and reward characteristics? In our experience, most investors do not perform such an analysis, and therefore have little understanding how “well” their decisions (or those of their advisors) played out.

Furthermore, many investors will not consider the drag created by fees and taxes on their investments. They do not take the time to calculate what at the end of the day is the most important metric: which is what the individual keeps once the government and members of the financial services industry (team) take their share.



Efficient Investors achieve the highest after-fee, after-tax returns possible for a specific level of risk and relative to other comparable alternatives.

Our View

Risk adjusted net return - after fees and after taxes- is the most important metric of investment success.

Discretionary Investment Management

Clients engage us to handle all aspects of their investment portfolio – asset allocation, security selection, execution, performance monitoring, and rebalancing. Clients give MYeCFO full authority to execute a particular investment plan according to their stated guidelines and constraints, which we can help define. We use a third-party custodian such as Charles Schwab or other financial institution that the client designates. MYeCFO does not hold client assets directly.

Our Work

The MYeCFO team designs, builds, and implements investment portfolios that focus on minimizing total fees and taxes while achieving the highest possible return per unit of risk. MYeCFO offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services.

Non-Discretionary Investment Management

Clients can also hire us for general investment consulting advice and recommendations without execution authority. We serve as a sounding board and objective third-party to help the client make the most informed decision regarding investment strategy. Although the ultimate decision is made by the client, we may be asked to implement the client’s requests.


Tax Strategy

Efficient Taxpayers pay the least amount of taxes possible given their unique circumstances; they do so without crossing ethical or legal boundaries.

The Inefficiency

Confusing and ever-changing government-imposed taxes are one of the most significant detractors of wealth. Yet, many individuals do not fully integrate their investment and financial decisions with their tax situation. Tax planning and strategy is often done haphazardly or on a one-time basis before the filing deadlines rather than continuously throughout the year.

Our View

Integrating tax strategy with investment strategy achieves the most optimal results.

Our Work

We work closely with our client’s tax accountants to design and implement cost saving strategies, such as:

  • Providing an additional review and opinion related to the filing of all state and federal tax returns (we do not file the tax returns, simply ensure accuracy and efficiency)
  • Maximizing investment asset allocation efficiency
  • Designing and implementing tax loss harvesting strategies
  • Recommending tax efficient investment vehicles and financial products
  • Advising on effective charitable contributions
Our clients also leverage our partnerships with numerous tax professionals, including CPAs and Estate Attorneys, to execute specialized services. In short, we ensure that clients consider all the tax consequences of their financial decisions and in this way help them keep more of their wealth.


Wealth Management

Our Work

We consider our clients as the CEOs of their household. We serve as the efficient Chief Financial Officer (eCFO) to execute their unique visions and to source and manage other team members. We pride ourselves as efficient project managers of our client’s financial affairs.  Every client provides us with a list of prioritized projects, which we then help take from beginning to end. We will accomplish the project ourselves and/or leverage a vetted network of external advisors including:

  • Bankers
  • Estate Attorneys
  • Insurance Specialists
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Brokers
  • Education Consultants
  • CPAs
  • Career Coaches
Wealth Management Efficiency is as much about providing expertise as it is about helping clients accomplish the numerous tasks and projects needed to be successful. Most of our clients have amassed wealth or on the path to do so by focusing on things other than wealth management, investments, or taxes. We help free up their valuable and limited time to focus on the things that matter to them most such as family, their own entrepreneurial ventures, philanthropic endeavors, and other interests.   In short, we help clients efficiently grow, manage, protect, and endow their financial assets.

Efficient Managers of Wealth spend the least amount of time, energy, and money managing their personal finances while achieving the highest possible benefit.

Our View

The client is the CEO of the household; we help execute the CEO’s vision.

The Inefficiency

Having the right strategy is important to success. Executing on that strategy is critical to success.  Our clients are busy entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives.  They generally do not have the time, expertise, and/or interest to learn every detail of the investment and money management industry. Effective managers of wealth hire the right teams, outsource non-critical tasks, and spend their time efficiently.


Fractional CFO Services

Efficient Businesses utilize Fractional CFO services to optimize financial strategies and operations, ensuring maximum growth and profitability with minimal overhead.

The Inefficiency

Many businesses struggle to maintain optimal financial health due to sporadic financial oversight and lack of strategic financial planning. Without consistent and expert financial guidance, companies often miss out on growth opportunities, suffer from inefficient capital use, and fail to manage risk effectively. Fractional CFO services address these inefficiencies by providing ongoing strategic financial leadership, enabling businesses to make informed decisions, optimize cash flow, and align their financial goals with their operational strategies.

Our Work

At MYeCFO, we provide Fractional CFO Services tailored for businesses needing expert financial guidance without the full-time commitment. Our team offers:

  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Capital Structure Optimization
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Strategic Advisory
Our approach allows businesses to leverage our expertise to bridge operational needs with strategic financial goals, coordinating with financial professionals like auditors and tax advisors. This service is ideal for startups and companies in transition, aiming to optimize financial performance.

Our View

Strategic financial leadership drives business efficiency and growth, enabling smarter decisions without the full-time executive commitment.