Chris Chakford is a veteran with nearly three decades of expertise in alternative investments, private placements, and wealth management.
Chakford excels in alternative investments, providing access to private equity, private credit and structured products typically reserved for institutional investors.
He is the Founder and CEO of Divergent Capital Asset Management, a boutique Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that offers innovative strategies and personalized financial solutions including private wealth management, alternative investments, and outsourced Chief Investment Officer services.
Chakford prioritizes education planning as part of Divergent Capital’s services, helping families invest in their children’s future and empowering them to build legacies rooted in opportunity.
He is deeply committed to philanthropy, contributing to organizations like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Goodwill, and the Veterans in Need Foundation.
Chakford fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, prioritizing open communication and teamwork to deliver exceptional results for clients.
At Divergent Capital, he helps clients navigate uncertainty by employing institutional-grade risk management strategies, turning challenges into opportunities.
By valuing both professional excellence and personal well-being, Chakford maintains balance between his demanding career and personal life.
Chakford wants to be remembered for empowering others beyond financial growth to meaningful, enduring change.
He believes that creating a better world for future generations is a responsibility that comes with financial success.