Focus Financial Partners Inc
Patrick O'Gara has extensive experience in tax and corporate finance. Patrick started their career as a Tax Senior at BDO USA, LLP in 1991, and then worked as a Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1993 to 1997. Patrick then became the Corporate Tax Director at International Flavors & Fragrances, where they worked from 1997 to 2005. After that, they served as the VP of Tax and Corporate Secretary at Comtech Telecommunications Corp from 2005 to 2016. Currently, they are the Corporate Tax Director at Focus Financial Partners, a position they have held since 2016.
Patrick O'Gara holds a BA degree in Accounting from Queens College, which they completed between 1987 and 1991. Patrick then pursued an MS degree in Taxation from Long Island University, which they earned from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, they have obtained a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from NYS.
Focus Financial Partners Inc
Focus Financial Partners Inc. is a wealth management firm that operates in the registered investment advisor industry. The Company is formed of partnerships between independent fiduciaries and entrepreneurs, and partner firms. The Company provides wealth management services that include financial planning, tax planning and preparation, estate planning, financial counseling, asset allocation, manager selection, security selection, and centralized asset management. The Company offers its services to high net worth individuals, families and business entities on a recurring fee-based model. Through the partner firms, the Company offers wealth management services across a diverse range of asset classes. It has over 50 partner firms. The Company also its partner firms with value-added services that include marketing and business development, operational and technology enhancements, legal and compliance support, talent management, and succession planning.