Christopher E. Erblich

What path led you to wealth management?

As an estate planning attorney, clients frequently ask that I help interview their potential wealth managers. As I participated in these meetings, I struggled to find a wealth manager who fit the criteria I would want if I were the client:

A firm that is only paid by the client (i.e., no other revenue sources) so its advice is not colored by compensation;

A firm with sophisticated estate planning experience with advisors who successfully built a high net worth estate planning practice, so it can advise on the optimal structure for the family’s planning;

A firm that didn’t try to convince me that it can time the financial markets and pick only “winning” securities; and a firm that worked with families like my clients all day, every day.

In short, I was looking for a wealth management firm that behaved like a full-service law firm: only advocating for the client and surrounding them with exactly the expertise they need.

Why did you join TFO Wealth Partners?

We started TFO Wealth Partners because we wanted to make the firm we dreamed of above a reality for families. One that is solely in the client’s corner and surrounds them with honest, intelligent advice from advisers through our multiple business areas: Investments, tax, estate planning, family education, family governance, and charitable planning.

What most excites you about your work?

I like helping families. If I can go to sleep at night knowing that I helped a family connect their wealth and purpose, then I had a good day.

What has been your most rewarding career experience?

Getting to know multiple clients who have quite literally lived the American Dream. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from them and be inspired by them. I wish more people had the unique opportunity to get to know these folks who have shaped our nation. They are extraordinary.

What personal accomplishments are you most proud of?

I can think of no greater personal accomplishment than watching my three children grow into better people than I could have ever imagined.

What are some of your life's biggest influences?

My dad, undoubtedly. I spoke with him every day of my life until he died in 2007 and I remain convinced that I won the “dad lottery.” He was one of my best friends and the kindest person I’ve ever met. He gave me unconditional love and taught me that there is no wrong way to do the right thing. I only hope I can be half the dad to my children that he was to me.