Focus Consulting Group Inc. (FCG), founded by industry veteran and author James Ware, CFA, is celebrating 25 years of partnering with investment leaders by releasing FCG’s Greatest Hits. This concise, engaging collection distills decades of hard-won insights into the practices that create thriving cultures, high-performing teams, and enduring investment success. Packed with practical wisdom—from eliminating blame and building trust to harnessing the genius of your people—this milestone piece offers leaders a proven playbook for making their firms great places to work.

Visit www.focusCgroup.com to read the white paper or learn more about FCG.

Here’s what industry leaders have to say about Jim’s work:

In forty years of running companies no one helped me more than Jim Ware and his team. Jim teaches leaders how to bring life to their organizations and to see them flourish. Read this!

Britt Harris, CEO and Founder, On Eagles Wings Investment and Advisory Service; formerly: CEO/CIO, UTIMCO; CIO, TRS Texas; CEO, Bridgewater; CIO, Verizon

Valuable insights for investment leaders, a great summary.

Heather Brilliant, CFA, CEO of Diamond Hill and former Board Chair of CFA Institute

A must-read for all investment leaders. The paper offers a foundational blueprint for building a successful investment management organization.

David Grumhaus, Jr., President and CIO, Duff & Phelps Investment Management Company

Jim Ware is a master original thinker. He has attracted and developed a crack team at FCG. Over the last two decades, FCG has played a critical role in our success.

Fred Martin, Founder, Disciplined Growth Investors

Good insights for investment professionals. A valuable read.

Christine Hurtsellers, formerly: CEO, Voya Investment Management

The wisdom and actionable insights of Jim and his partners at FCG have been positive transformational forces for UTIMCO and its professionals!

Rich Hall, CEO and CIO, University of Texas Investment Management Company

Wow, great piece! You have done some great work over your 25 years. Congratulations on this milestone and thank you for all the insight and assistance you have provided. Here’s to another great 25 years.

Steve Kneeley, formerly: CEO, Turner Investment Partners; CEO, Driehaus Capital Management; Spider Management Company

FCG’s profound knowledge of our industry, deep study of each person, and insightful action steps enable industry leaders to do two essential things - process and bring out the best in their amazing colleagues and each other.

Geoffrey P. Dybas, CFA, Executive Managing Director, Duff & Phelps Investment Management Company

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