Agency Management Institute (AMI) featured Tom Wadelton, Virtual CFO and Partner, in an article exploring the financial confidence of marketing agency owners and leaders. The article shares insights gathered during the Build a Better Agency Summit, where Anders’ Virtual CFO team engaged with more than 300 agency professionals on key areas of financial management.

Drawing from attendee feedback, Tom examined five core pillars of agency financial management: financial reporting, forecasting, profitability, cash management, and sales outlook. The article highlights a common trend among agency leaders — strong confidence in understanding historical financial performance but increasing uncertainty when it comes to forecasting future results and planning strategically for growth.

Tom discusses the importance of moving beyond accurate financial reporting to embrace forward-looking financial management practices. The article emphasizes the value of reliable forecasting, profitability analysis, proactive cash planning, and connecting sales pipeline visibility to financial decision-making.

The feature reinforces our commitment to helping agency owners build stronger financial confidence through strategic advisory services and practical frameworks that support sustainable growth.

Read the full article from Agency Management Institute to learn more about the financial management challenges and opportunities facing today’s agencies.