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Omar Ritter is a West Point graduate, fractional CFO, and the author of West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness. Currently serving as an Area President at FocusCFO, he helps small and mid-sized businesses improve their financial visibility and achieve sustainable growth. With a career spanning financial leadership, entrepreneurship, and military service, Omar works to strengthen the backbone of small business communities through expert financial guidance and genuine care.
At FocusCFO, Omar provides business owners with fractional CFO support, helping them clarify their financials, structure operations, and prepare for strategic exits or growth opportunities. Beyond numbers, Omar is an advocate for mental wellness in high-performing communities, openly sharing his own journey through burnout, healing, and growth. His work bridges financial strategy and personal resilience, empowering others to succeed in business and life.
In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Omar about:
FocusCFO's Model: How fractional CFO services help business owners regain clarity and control.
Mental Health Advocacy: Why high performers need to prioritize emotional and psychological well-being.
The Power of Structure: How Omar helps businesses build financial systems that drive growth.
Lessons from Burnout: Personal insights from Omar's journey through mental health challenges and healing.
From Book to Mission: The story behind West Point to Wall Street and the message it carries for fellow leaders.
Timestamps:
00:54 Omar's Background and Focus CFO
02:24 Services Offered by Focus CFO
05:54 When to Hire a Fractional CFO
08:57 Case Study: Transforming a Business
18:13 The Importance of Mental Wellness
30:14 Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with Omar:
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A special thank you to Omar for joining me this week. Until next time!
-Scott Mackes, USNA '01
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