Strategic CFO Advisory & Financial Consulting

Transforming Financial Operations Through Strategic Wisdom

"Where Wisdom Meets Fortune"

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Our Services

Comprehensive financial leadership and strategic advisory services tailored to drive growth, optimize operations, and create lasting value.

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CFO Advisory Services

Strategic financial leadership for organizations requiring C-suite expertise without full-time commitment.

  • Interim & Fractional CFO Services
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Board Reporting & Investor Relations
  • Financial Modeling & Forecasting
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Business Turnarounds

Comprehensive turnaround strategies to restore profitability and operational excellence.

  • Performance Assessment & Diagnostics
  • Operational Restructuring
  • Cost Optimization Strategies
  • Revenue Enhancement Initiatives
  • Stakeholder Management
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Workouts & Restructuring

Expert guidance through complex financial challenges and organizational transformations.

  • Debt Restructuring & Refinancing
  • Lender Negotiations
  • Working Capital Management
  • Cash Flow Optimization
  • Bankruptcy Alternatives
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M&A Advisory

End-to-end merger and acquisition support from due diligence through integration.

  • Buy-Side & Sell-Side Advisory
  • Financial Due Diligence
  • Valuation & Deal Structuring
  • Post-Merger Integration
  • Synergy Realization
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Capital Markets & Transactions

Strategic capital raising and transaction execution to fuel growth and maximize value.

  • Capital Raising (Debt & Equity)
  • Private Equity Partnerships
  • Banking Relationships
  • Transaction Execution
  • Pre-IPO Preparation
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Compliance & Risk Management

Robust governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies for sustainable operations.

  • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Audit Oversight & Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Reporting (GAAP/SEC)

Case Studies

Real-world results from strategic financial leadership and transformative advisory engagements.

Industrial Equipment Rental

Specialty Rental Company Transformation

10%
YoY Revenue Growth
$20M+
Capital Deployed
3
New Locations
25%
Efficiency Gain

Challenge

Leading specialty rental company with $75M+ revenue needed comprehensive financial leadership to navigate expansion while improving profitability and operational efficiency.

Solution

  • Redesigned revenue strategy and pricing structure creating clear path to profitability
  • Successfully upsized borrowing facility from $25M to $50M to fund growth initiatives
  • Implemented integrated technology platform (ERP, tax software, analytics, fleet tracking)
  • Reorganized business insurance and health programs achieving 15% cost reduction
  • Managed multiple financial and lender audits ensuring full compliance

Results

Delivered 10% year-over-year revenue growth while adding $20M+ in rental capital expenditures and opening 3 new locations in 14 months. Improved operational efficiency by 25% through digital transformation while establishing clear path to profitability.

Sports Technology

Sports Platform Hypergrowth Strategy

200%
Platform Growth
250K+
New User Reach
4
Strategic Partnerships
40%
Retention Improvement

Challenge

Fast-growing sports technology platform connecting student athletes with college coaches needed financial infrastructure and strategic guidance to scale operations while achieving profitability.

Solution

  • Redesigned revenue strategy and pricing structure enabling sustainable growth model
  • Negotiated 4 strategic partnerships expanding platform reach to 250K additional student athletes
  • Secured exclusive partnerships with major state high school associations
  • Performed comprehensive two-year financial and technical audit
  • Established HR infrastructure, payroll systems, and employee benefits programs

Results

Achieved 200% platform growth (from 30K to 90K student athletes, 100 to 300+ coaches) with clear path to profitability. Strategic partnerships expanded reach by 250K users while improving employee retention by 40% through comprehensive HR improvements.

Portable Storage & Rental

Post-Merger Integration & Digital Transformation

$650M
Revenue Scale
8%
Revenue Increase
$15M
New Revenue
50%
Data Accessibility

Challenge

Major portable storage company needed leadership for complex merger integration while simultaneously driving revenue optimization and digital transformation initiatives across 2,400 employees.

Solution

  • Served as key integration team lead for merger, managing financial due diligence and post-merger integration
  • Successfully implemented AI-powered pricing solution driving intelligent revenue optimization
  • Led digital transformation initiative implementing data governance framework
  • Partnered with Sales and Supply Chain to create three new business lines
  • Created "Evergreen Financial Model" defining key KPIs for investor guidance

Results

Achieved 8% revenue increase and 12% profit margin improvement through AI-powered pricing. Generated $15M in new annual revenue through three new business lines. Improved data accessibility by 50% while successfully managing complex merger integration.

Media & Broadcasting

Major Market Radio Turnaround

$1.5B
Business Scale
25%
Collections Improvement
$15M
Annual Synergies
150+
Team Members

Challenge

$1.5B major market radio business covering 28 largest US markets needed operational optimization, working capital improvement, and team restructuring to improve financial performance.

Solution

  • Managed 9 VP-level finance professionals and 150-person field finance team
  • Redesigned finance roles to increase talent level and business acumen
  • Improved corporate liquidity by addressing Collections and A/R processes
  • Identified operational optimization opportunities across staffing, outsourcing, and procurement
  • Designed and implemented Finance Center of Excellence for organization-wide improvement

Results

Reduced Days to Collect by 25% year-over-year generating significant working capital improvement. Identified $15M in annualized synergies through operational optimization. Successfully restructured large finance team to improve business partnership and financial stewardship.

Financial Services

Institutional Division Transformation

$960B
Assets Under Management
$25M
Identified Savings
2,500
Employees
$900M
Annual Revenue

Challenge

Institutional division managing $960B in assets and 2,500 employees needed comprehensive cost optimization, profitability analysis, and revenue enhancement strategies.

Solution

  • Designed and implemented "Bend the Cost Curve" initiative examining organizational efficiency
  • Led comprehensive reevaluation of client and business segment profitability
  • Realigned resources based on ROI metrics across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Risk
  • Created pricing and revenue teams to improve internal processes and capture new revenue streams
  • Developed Institutional Innovation Center pursuing next-generation products and services

Results

Identified $25M in savings opportunities across 2015-2016. Improved pricing processes and captured new revenue streams while eliminating leakage. Successfully realigned resources to focus on highest ROI opportunities across the division.

Industries We Serve

Deep expertise across diverse sectors with proven track records of delivering results.

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Industrial Equipment & Rental
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Portable Storage & Modular Space
Sports Technology & Platforms
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Media & Broadcasting
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Financial Services
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Consumer Goods & Retail
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Franchising & Service Businesses
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Start-ups & Growth Companies

About Fortuna Philosophica MXXIX

Strategic Financial Leadership

Fortuna Philosophica MXXIX brings over 15 years of proven executive financial leadership across organizations ranging from $50M to $900M in revenue. Our approach combines strategic wisdom with practical execution to drive meaningful results.

Led by George R. Weathers II, our firm has successfully guided companies through complex transformations, mergers, capital raises, and turnarounds, consistently delivering value creation exceeding $100M+ across diverse industries.

We specialize in providing fractional and interim CFO services, strategic advisory, and hands-on financial leadership to organizations at critical inflection points.

15+
Years Experience
$100M+
Value Created
8+
Industries Served
$900M
Largest P&L Managed

Our Approach

A proven methodology combining strategic thinking with tactical execution

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Assess

Comprehensive diagnostic of your financial operations, systems, and strategic position

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Strategize

Develop customized roadmap aligned with your goals and market realities

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Execute

Hands-on implementation with clear milestones and accountability

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Optimize

Continuous improvement and sustainable systems for long-term success

Let's Talk

Ready to transform your financial operations? Schedule a confidential consultation today.

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Phone

(484) 254-6432
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Location

Phoenix, Arizona

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