Episode 50 – Serving Global Entertainment & Pro Sports: Building Trusted Advisor with Matt Hoffman

In this episode, David Warren – Co-Founder and Chairman of Bridgeford Trust Company – is joined by Matthew Hoffman, Founder of Trusted Advisor, an exclusive network for advisors to high-net-worth clients in entertainment, music, and pro sports worlds, of which Bridgeford is a proud member. Listen in as Matthew shares his entrepreneurial journey from architecture and technology startups to creating Trusted Advisor, an organization that has quickly become a global platform connecting top-tier professionals. What began as a solution to an unstructured and underserved space has grown into a 600+ international member network. Together, David and Matthew explore the origins and entrepreneurial spirit behind Trusted Advisor and how it fills a critical gap for private client advisors by bringing real value through education and thought leadership. They discuss the importance of building networks rooted in credibility, reputation, and trust—particularly for athletes, entertainers, and influencers navigating complex financial and personal challenges—as well as the organization’s rapid international growth and what lies ahead for the platform.