FOUNDATION
  • Accounting Systems
  • Cash Flow Processes
  • Advisor Coordination
HEALTH
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Production & Operations
  • Banking & Capital
GROWTH
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Revenue
  • Operating Rhythm
VALUE
  • Succession or Exit Planning
  • Readiness & Attractiveness
  • Price/Multiple

Area President

Charlotte Metro Upstate South Carolina Asheville Metro Piedmont Triad Wilmington - Cape Fear
About

Michael Stier is a hands-on C-level executive and entrepreneur with a 35+ year track record of growing companies to scalable and profitable stages, with an industry focus at the intersection of technology and financial services (banking, wealth & asset management). He brings a broad base of expertise across functional areas to guide partners in strategy, entrepreneurship, financial management, M&A, operations / processes / KPIs, data intensive services, and business development.

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Get to know Michael’s other interests

Other Interests

  • Favorite vacation: Touring/ hiking the Greek Isles. Beautiful!
  • Favorite movie: The Godfather series, based on # of quotes I use
  • Something most people don’t know about you: Got caught in the middle of a military coup
  • Favorite activities: Tennis, hiking, coaching, home projects

Before FocusCFO

Michael was the founder & CEO of Adhesion Wealth, an industry disrupting Fintech platform (B2B SaaS) business focused on investment services, customer intelligence and content distribution to client firms nationwide. Over 18 years Michael and his management team grew the business to $13 Billion in managed assets, raising three rounds of private equity financing along the way. In late 2018, Michael completed a successful strategic sale of the business.

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

I have passion for building businesses. One of the aspects I really enjoyed with my prior business was building consulting relationships with the owners of the many small to mid size firms we served, understanding their unique business models & objectives, and providing guidance with growth and scalability. With FocusCFO I saw the opportunity to rekindle that same passion and enjoyment. To develop relationships with business owners and help them achieve their financial objectives.

Michael Stier is accredited as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) by the Exit Planning Institute.

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At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.

FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
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Part of Your Team

Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitability
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C-Level Experience

Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.
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Team Approach

Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS

Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.

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Accounting Systems
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Advisor Coordination
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