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Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Michael Rappaport, CFP®

About Michael

Michael Rappaport, CFP®, brings more than 10 years of financial services experience and over 25 years of business leadership to his work with successful individuals, families, and business owners. His approach goes beyond traditional investment management, focusing on understanding each client’s unique goals and developing comprehensive strategies that integrate wealth accumulation, retirement planning, real estate, business interests, and long-term legacy goals. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management, Michael offers clients the perspective of both an experienced advisor and accomplished entrepreneur. He built an eight-figure revenue business, created hundreds of jobs, and has extensive firsthand experience in business growth and real estate investing. This background allows him to understand the complex financial decisions entrepreneurs and high-net-worth families face from both sides of the table. Michael lives in Redlands, California, with his wife, Geralyn, and they have two sons. He enjoys golf, pickleball, fitness, traveling, family time, and being actively involved in his church and community.

FAQs

  • As a fiduciary, how are your investment incentives legally aligned with my personal success?+
    Farther advisors act in your best interest and are fiduciaries. We’ve eliminated commissions to remove conflicts and use a simple, transparent fee structure. Our growth depends directly on your success — we thrive only when your wealth does.
  • How do I know my information and my wealth are safe on Farther’s platform?+
    Farther’s platform uses advanced encryption, continuous monitoring, and a proprietary vault architecture engineered for maximum data integrity. Backed by leading global tech investors like Alphabet’s CapitalG, our systems are designed and vetted to keep your wealth safe.
  • What’s the first step to getting started, and what should I expect during our first conversation?+
    Start by scheduling a discovery call. Think of it as a mutual interview, not a sales pitch. We’ll explore your goals, assets, and financial vision. If we’re the right fit, our Concierge Team seamlessly handles setup and transfers, ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient transition from day one.
  • How does your proprietary technology enhance, rather than replace, human investment expertise?+
    Our technology amplifies — not replaces — human expertise. The platform manages daily precision tasks, freeing your advisor to focus on strategy and nuance. This blend of advanced automation and human insight ensures your wealth benefits from both innovation and personal guidance.
  • How do you coordinate my entire financial life — from taxes and estate planning to my complex investments — in one place?+
    Farther acts as your wealth’s central hub. Our unified platform brings all your accounts together, while your dedicated advisor orchestrates your investment, tax, and estate strategies. The result is a seamless, proactive, and fully coordinated approach to managing every part of your financial life.

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