Rory Wilfork
Managing Director
Private Client Group
Los Angeles, CA
As a Managing Director in the Private Client Group, Rory helps ultra‑wealthy families navigate complex financial lives by providing tailored investment guidance, long‑term planning, and a trusted partnership across generations. As a member of the Investment Committee, he helps shape portfolio decisions and long‑term investment policy for all the firm’s client families.
Rory is motivated by solving the complex financial challenges that accompany significant wealth and by serving as a trusted partner to families seeking confidence, structure, and long-term direction.
Experience
- 25+ years of experience in the wealth and investment management industry
- Prior to joining SCS, served in Goldman Sachs’ Private Client Group, advising high-net-worth families
- Former energy trader and Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
- Former Portfolio Manager at Millennium Partners
Education & Credentials
- B.A. in Economics and Operations Research, Columbia University
Beyond SCS
Rory is passionate about education and has served on the boards of South Central Scholars and the Columbia University Board of Visitors, as well as the Water Buffalo Club. He earned a B.A. in Economics and Operations Research from Columbia University in 1997, where he was a two-time football captain and three-time All–Ivy League selection. Rory later played professionally with the Arizona Cardinals before transitioning into finance. He enjoys spending time with his two children, coaching his son’s flag football team and traveling to volleyball tournaments with his daughter. Rory is also an avid golfer and traveler.
