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Russell Clifford

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About Russell

As a wealth advisor at Farther, Russell Clifford, CFP®, helps individuals, families, and business owners navigate life’s most significant transitions with clarity and confidence. Leveraging nearly four decades of experience, he specializes in comprehensive wealth management, retirement income planning, tax and estate strategies, and tailored guidance for clients navigating widowhood or divorce. For Russell, financial planning is about removing uncertainty so clients can focus on what truly matters. This passion for helping others is rooted in his background as a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Police Chaplain. A former firm founder, speaker, and adjunct professor, he holds a BS in Theology from The King's University, is completing an MS in Financial Planning at the College for Financial Planning, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Outside of Farther, family remains at the center of Russell’s life in Lodi, California, where he and his wife, Terry, enjoy spending time with their three children and six grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he also loves cooking for family and friends, writing, and camping.

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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