Fabian M. Degen
CFA®, EA, CESGA®, CDFA®, AIF®, Notary Public
Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Focusing on Meaningful Decisions.
As the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of FMD Wealth Advisors, Fabian brings more than two decades of global investment expertise to his clients. Before launching his own firm, Fabian spent close to two decades at one of the world’s largest asset management companies, where he managed portfolios across retail, institutional, and high-net-worth channels. Throughout his career, he has worked in Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United States, gaining deep cross-border experience and a global perspective on markets and client needs.
Driven by a passion for transparency, fiduciary excellence, and client-focused service, Fabian founded FMD Wealth Advisors to deliver truly independent, fee-only financial advice tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances.
Fabian holds multiple prestigious designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst (CESGA®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), and is a commissioned Notary Public. He is widely recognized for his strategic insight, risk management acumen, and his ability to design sustainable investment strategies that balance growth, income, and downside protection.
Education
Fabian earned his degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Bad Honnef, Germany, and also studied at the University of Maine, gaining valuable international perspective. He later completed an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School, with a focus on Investment Management.
Personal Life
Fabian lives in Scarsdale, Westchester, New York with his wife and their two children. He deeply values time with his family and friends, and his favorite hobby is playing and watching soccer.
Most recently, Fabian and his family embarked on an unforgettable 1- year journey around the world, visiting 16 countries with nothing but their backpacks— an experience that strengthened their bond and broadened their perspective on life, culture, and connection.
