Welcome to Candido, Inc.
Hello. My name is Candido and I’m a husband, father, coach, and Family CFO.
Many years ago, this Texas boy met a Minnesota girl and the rest is history. God has blessed us with three children: Anamaria, Dido, and Tomás. The joy they have brought us is immeasurable.
On the work front, I make it so people don’t have to worry about money; or at least not sweat the details.
I’ve been at this Family CFO model for about 20 years now. The idea is simple. In business, the CEO casts the vision and sets the course. He/she isn’t in charge of the finance function but entrusts it to another: the chief financial officer (CFO). What if you could have that for your family? That’s what I do. My clients outsource or delegate their personal finances to me, which frees them up for a simpler, happier life. It’s pretty cool.
When I’m not working, I value time spent with my family and friends. Now that our “nest” is empty, my wife, Kari, and I love traveling and experiencing this amazing world of ours. I’ve invested a lot of time tending the soil of this little business and it’s been a struggle. But she’s always given me the space and support to do it. It’s so satisfying to enjoy the harvest with her.
That’s a bit about me. I hope to learn about you sometime soon.
God bless,
Candido Palomarez
FAMILY CFO AND OWNER
Candido Palomarez, III
Candido graduated high school from Regis Jesuit in Denver, Colorado and earned a BBA in accounting from Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. He’s been self-employed since January 17, 2002. He founded Candido, Inc. in 2007.
- Most impactful books – The Holy Bible and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
- Most impactful people – Parents Candido Jr and Elma, Zig Ziglar, Napoleon Hill, and Jim Rohn.
- Favorite movies – The Passion of the Christ, The Godfather (all of them), and Field of Dreams.
- Favorite campground – Twelvemile Beach in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
- Favorite sport – Baseball.
- Favorite team – St. Louis Cardinals.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Candido Palomarez, IV (“Dido”)
Dido graduated high school from Providence Academy in Plymouth, Minnesota where he was awarded the “Faith, Knowledge, and Virtue Award,” their highest honor. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Benedictine College with degrees in theology and philosophy. He serves behind the scenes.
- Most impactful experience – Studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
- Favorite books – The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostevsky, A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken, and The Little Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupery.
- Favorite movies – The Thin Red Line, Hugo, Jojo Rabbit, and The Prestige.
- Favorite pastimes – Reading, writing, and art-working.