Building Tempo: How Tim Farley Launched a $700M Firm Built on Trust and Teamwork

Nov 29, 2025

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Tim Farley has spent over a decade shaping what great advisory leadership looks like.

In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Tim Farley, founding principal of Tempo Wealth, shares the story behind launching a new RIA with his two business partners, Bernie Garrah and Corbin Blackburn, that quickly grew to manage more than $700 million in client assets.

He explains how genuine relationships, deep specialization, and a client-first mindset helped him and his partners build a firm defined by trust and collaboration. From mastering a niche among corporate executives to overhauling technology and team structure, Tim breaks down the lessons learned along the way.

Advisors will take away insights on building partnerships, leading with purpose, and creating a firm culture built to last.

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