CAF
Managing Director, Wealth Wise Empowerment, LLC
CAF A Legacy of Financial Wisdom
Through Wealth Wise, CAF offers qualified investors a unique perspective on navigating the opportunities and risks within today's global financial landscape.
Wealth Wise represents her commitment to moving beyond traditional capital preservation strategies— offering structured investment cycles designed for active capital growth and accelerated portfolio performance in an exclusive, guided environment.
"Years ago, I made a commitment to always act in the best interests of my own people and to honor the responsibility of our stewardship—to do everything within my power to leave a better world for those who come after us."
$25B+
TRANSACTIONS CLOSED
$300B+
ASSETS MANAGED
40+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
$100M+
TOTAL FUNDING
A Distinguished Career in Finance
CAF brings decades of high-level financial expertise to Wealth Wise, having served as managing director and member of the board of directors of the Wall Street investment bank Dillon, Read & Co. Inc., as Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the first Bush Administration, and as president of Hamilton Securities Group, Inc.
To date, she has designed and closed over $25 billion in transactions and investments, and has led portfolio and investment strategy for more than $300 billion in financial assets and liabilities.
Through Wealth Wise, CAF applies this extensive experience to guide qualified investors through structured investment cycles designed for meaningful capital growth—moving beyond traditional low-yield environments into active wealth expansion.
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts
The Wharton School
MBA
Chinese University of HK
Mandarin Chinese
SR
Publisher at SR
Leadership & Achievements
Executive Leadership
- Managing Director | Dillon, Read & Co. Inc.
- Assistant Secretary of Housing | U.S. HUD
- Federal Housing Commissioner | Bush Administration
- President | Hamilton Securities Group, Inc.
- Board Member | Wall Street Investment Bank
Key Milestones
$25 Billion+
Transactions and investments designed and closed
$300 Billion+
Financial assets and liabilities strategically managed
40+ Years
High-level financial expertise and market wisdom
Keeping that promise means understanding that money and position are simply tools, never the ultimate aim,
and that there are far worse things than losing in the short term. Some may say I'm 'fighting the tape'
or not playing the game well. To them, I would simply say: now is not the time in the history of our
people for a failure of imagination.
David Rogers Webb
Senior Strategic Advisor, Securities Law & Asset Preservation
David Rogers Webb Securities Law & Asset Preservation
As Senior Strategic Advisor to the Wealth Wise Empowerment Community Vault (WWECV), Webb brings over three decades of hands-on experience in trading desks, hedge fund management, and the legal frameworks that silently govern today's financial infrastructure. His work focuses on the intersection of securities custody, ownership rights, and investor protection.
Webb provides critical educational guidance on how modern securities are actually held, the legal distinction between "beneficial ownership" and "registered ownership," and practical strategies for asset preservation in an increasingly electronic, intermediary-driven marketplace.
"In 2023, I published 'The Great Taking' to examine how the transition from direct ownership of securities to the modern system of 'security entitlements' under Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code affects every investor."
From Trading Floors to Legal Frameworks
Webb's financial journey began in the early 1980s at CompuServe, then moved to Wall Street where he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. (1983–1987) and E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co. (1987–1990). These formative years gave him a front-row seat to securities markets before electronic settlement systems became dominant—an era when physical certificates and direct registration were the norm.
After leaving Wall Street, he became an investment manager and principal at Primus Venture Partners, then joined Shaker Investments, where he ran multiple funds for institutional and international clients. During the early 2000s market downturn, his strategies reportedly generated substantial positive returns while major indices declined sharply—demonstrating a keen understanding of market mechanics.
Webb founded Verus Investment Management in 2002. While the firm ultimately faced bankruptcy after significant losses, the experience became a transformative moment in his career. Rather than retreating, Webb immersed himself in legal research, meticulously examining how custody, intermediary chains, and Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code affect the true nature of securities ownership. This decade-long investigation culminated in his widely-discussed 2023 book, The Great Taking.
Miami University, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Great Taking (2023)
Author & Financial Legal Researcher
Stockholm, Sweden
Currently Resides
UCC Article 8 Specialist
Security Entitlements Framework
Professional Journey & Legal Scholarship
Industry Experience
- Oppenheimer & Co. | Institutional Trading (1983–1987)
- E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co. | Investment Banking (1987–1990)
- Primus Venture Partners | Principal & Investment Manager
- Shaker Investments | Multi-Fund Portfolio Manager
- Verus Investment Management | Founder & Researcher (2002)
Research Impact
The Great Taking
2023 publication examining securities custody and UCC Article 8
Direct Registration
Advocate for DRS as a tool for authentic asset ownership
Intermediary Risk
Analysis of broker-custodian legal relationships
The Great Taking examines the transition from direct ownership of securities to the modern system of "security entitlements" under Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Understanding this shift is essential for every investor seeking true asset preservation.
Our Guiding Principles
Asset Preservation
Understanding the legal distinctions between beneficial ownership and registered ownership is the first line of defense. We prioritize educational guidance on broker and custodian risk assessment to protect investor interests.
Structural Integrity
We evaluate the structural integrity of investment vehicles through rigorous analysis of securities custody and asset ownership structures. Direct Registration of Shares (DRS) is a key component of modern asset protection.
Educational Clarity
The modern financial system's complexity demands clear, accessible education. We provide guidance on securities law frameworks so investors can make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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