Focus Financial Partners has announced the appointment of Peter Crawford, former Chief Financial Officer of Charles Schwab, to the board of its parent company. Focus is an interdependent network of wealth management, business, and related financial services firms. The appointment is effective immediately.
Crawford has decades of experience in the financial services industry. He served as CFO of Charles Schwab from 2017 until his retirement on September 30, 2024.
As Chief Financial Officer, he oversaw treasury and controller functions, FP&A, investor relations, and vendor management. Throughout his 22-year career at Charles Schwab, he held a series of leadership roles across the company.
“We are pleased to welcome Peter to our board,” said Dan Glaser, Chairman of the Board of Focus’s parent company and Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. “With his extensive experience in the wealth management industry, Peter will provide valuable insights as we continue to grow and evolve the company,” he added.
For his part, Crawford stated: “I am honored to join the board of such a proven leader in the fiduciary advisory space, particularly at this exciting time of transformation for the company. I look forward to working closely with my fellow board members to advise the Focus management team on the execution and ongoing implementation of its strategic evolution.”
