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Bill Woodruff, CAIA

Chief Investment Officer

Dedicated to maximizing the probability of successful client outcomes. Bill altruistically focuses on the removal of unnecessary complexity, risks and fees. With over 20 years of investing and wealth services experiences Bill leads a team of multi-disciplinary experts delivering tailored investing and personalized planning solutions. 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BBA Finance, University of Portland
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

 

Bill has a diverse multi-asset class investing background and has been responsible for the management of hedge funds and a mutual fund. The mutual fund business started by Bill was acquired by Fortress Investment Group (FIG), after which he served as a Managing Director at Fortress. Bill founded the independent RIA, WealthFactor, in 2017 – which was merged into Farther in 2022.

Bill resides in Lake Oswego, OR, with his wife, Nicole; three sons, Henry, Thayer, and Griffin; and Goldendoodle, Goldie. He enjoys traveling, spending time at the lake (Lake Oswego), and coaching youth sports.