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James Hering, CFA — Senior Wealth Advisor · Focus Partners · Menlo Park, California, United States.
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James has over 30 years of executive leadership, investment advisory, and operating experience serving ultra-high-net-worth wealth advisory and institutional asset management organizations. His unique leadership style develops investment talent, builds loyalty and empowers individuals resulting in high performing teams that are uncommon in the wealth management industry.
With a strong investment foundation across both traditional and alternative asset classes, James helps clients achieve their long-term financial goals through thoughtful investment advice that is integrated with all other aspects of their wealth planning. He also works in close collaboration with his clients’ broader team of professional advisers to create highly personalized investment solutions to preserve and grow their wealth.
As an executive leader, James has a proven track record leading firms through significant industry and organizational change. He adds value by aligning strategy, people and technology to drive profitable growth, creating innovative investment solutions, enhancing client service, improving business processes, and strengthening compliance/risk management.
Specialties: Executive Leadership, UHNW and Institutional Asset Management, Single Family Office, Multi-family Office, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Team and Relationship Building, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Fund-of-Fund Administration, Offshore Fund Startup, Alternative Assets, Portfolio Analysis and Management, Trade Order Management, Client Reporting, Change Management, Project Management, Investment Operations Optimization, Systems Architecture, Management Succession, Risk Management, Regulatory (SEC/CFTC) Compliance.
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Senior Wealth AdvisorCurrent
Focus Partners · Menlo Park, CA
Jul 2025 – Present
Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, we work with clients at every stage, helping them control their financial future — whether that's planning for retirement, preparing the next generation, or growing their business. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful growth for our clients. Our team of advisors works collectively to deliver personalized wealth planning strategies across local communities, placing our clients' values, goals, motivations, and priorities at the heart of everything we do. Bordeaux Wealth Advisors merged with Focus Partners Wealth in July 2025. Focus Partners Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Additional information about Focus Partners Wealth is also available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. What I post here is my opinion, not the opinion of my employer. This information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice.
Managing Partner
Bordeaux Wealth Advisors · Menlo Park, California, United States
Jan 2022 – Jul 2025
Bordeaux is a top-ranked, independent investment and wealth advisory firm with approximately $4.5 billion of AUM. With offices in Silicon Valley and the Seattle area, we serve individuals and families nationwide with complex wealth needs. Our team has vast experience managing the many complexities that significant wealth brings. We have perfected the art of providing comprehensive and customized solutions for growing, preserving and transferring wealth for generations. We help individuals and families in a myriad of ways including: → Investment Advisory → Comprehensive Financial Planning → Income Tax Planning → Estate & Wealth Transfer Planning → Insurance & Risk Management Planning → Philanthropic Planning → Cash Flow Planning → Retirement Planning → Education Planning
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