Adrian C. Spitters

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Adrian C. Spitters, better known as The Son of a Dutch Farmer, is a private wealth advisor with over 37 years of experience, specializing in De-Risking and protecting wealth, tax optimization, and alternative investments for high-net-worth individuals. His mission is to safeguard his clients’ financial futures by building diversified, resilient portfolios that perform across economic cycles.

Partnered with one of North America’s leading independent private wealth management firms, Adrian’s team provides fiduciary-focused investment management and comprehensive wealth planning. His approach prioritizes capital preservation, ensuring tax-efficient, consistent returns uncorrelated to public markets.

Adrian’s clients benefit from access to alternative investments, including private equity, private real estate, commodities, precious metals, and government-sanctioned, tax-efficient investment structures. His team specializes in corporate insurance solutions through mutual life insurance companies, designed to minimize tax liabilities and protect business, family, and estate assets against financial risk, tax, inflation, and economic downturns.

A strong advocate for minimizing exposure to traditional markets, Adrian emphasizes tangible assets, particularly gold, as a hedge against volatility, inflation, and government intervention. His wealth preservation solutions incorporate alternative, income-producing assets that provide long-term stability.

Adrian’s financial insights have been shaped by decades of studying market cycles. The 1980 housing crash exposed him to the risks of high interest rates and inflation, reinforcing the importance of liquidity and prudent leverage. The 1987 stock market crash (Black Monday) highlighted the dangers of speculative excess. Later crises, including the 2000 tech bubble and the 2008 financial collapse, further solidified his commitment to guiding clients through uncertainty and building resilient investment structures.

As a published author, Adrian has written four books on wealth solutions for business owners and investors: Who's Investing Your Money?, Ready to Sell Your Business?, Ready to Sell Your Farm?, and How to Sell Your Farm Successfully. 

 Adrian’s latest book, It Starts with Gold, co-authored with Peter J. Merrick, explores the role of tangible assets in protecting and growing wealth in a rapidly shifting financial landscape. He is currently working with Peter on their next book, Last Asset Standing.