Build and Grow Your Fractional CFO Practice

A proven, values-driven system for fractional CFOs and aspiring fractional CFOs who want a sustainable practice built on monthly recurring revenue and lifetime clients

Are you tired of feeling trapped in a W-2 role, navigating corporate politics, long hours, and a version of “success” that no longer fits your life?


Do you crave more flexibility and balance, yet hesitate to step into fractional work because of the fear of failure, inconsistent income, or not knowing how to land clients?

Maybe you know the financial work inside and out, but no one ever taught you how to build a business.

You worry about going from project to project, underpricing your expertise, relying on hourly billing, or sounding pushy when talking about your services.

Networking feels awkward, sales feels misaligned, and you wonder if recurring income and real stability are actually possible outside a W-2 role.

And underneath it all, you feel a deeper pull to lead differently, build relationships rooted in trust, and be part of a movement that transforms business culture through values, stewardship, and integrity.

This proven system was built for you.

The Noble CFO System™ was created to give experienced financial professionals a clear, proven path to building a sustainable Fractional CFO practice without sacrificing integrity or work-life balance.

This is not a sales program or a lead-generation hack. It is a values-driven business system that shows you how to transition out of W-2 work, position yourself with confidence, attract the right clients, price your services appropriately, and build monthly recurring revenue through long-term, trust-based relationships.

Through a step-by-step framework from clarifying your calling, to building your business foundation, to networking and selling the Noble way, and ultimately delivering work that creates lifetime clients.

The Noble CFO System™ replaces fear and guesswork with clarity and confidence.

The Noble CFO SystemTM is for:

The Noble CFO SystemTM is NOT for:

  • Fractional CFOs who want to move beyond short-term projects into a sustainable, recurring-revenue practice

  • Aspiring Fractional CFOs preparing to transition with clarity, confidence, and a realistic path forward

  • Financial professionals — Controllers, Finance Directors, and CFOs — ready to step out of a W-2 role and build something of their own

  • Those seeking better work–life balance without sacrificing income, impact, or professional identity

  • Those who want an integrity-based, values-driven business model rooted in stewardship, service, and long-term relationships

  • Those who are tired of trial-and-error and want a proven system for success, not guesswork

  • Those looking for mentorship and guidance to avoid common (and costly) Fractional CFO mistakes

  • Those who want the credibility, positioning, and brand of The Noble CFO to help launch and grow their own practice with confidence

  • Those willing to put in the hard work required to build a real business — not chase shortcuts or quick wins

  • Those looking for a get-rich-quick or low-effort path into fractional work

  • Anyone expecting clients to appear without building relationships or doing the work

  • Professionals unwilling to invest time in networking, trust-building, and service

  • Those who want to rely solely on funnels, scripts, or aggressive sales tactics

  • People who are not open to mentorship, feedback, and growth

  • Those unwilling to define boundaries, say no, or commit to long-term client relationships

  • Anyone who prioritizes short-term cash over sustainable, recurring revenue

  • Professionals willing to compromise integrity, values, or stewardship to win business

What Sets The Noble CFO Apart?

1. Values Come First

No other firm puts stewardship, integrity, service, and authentic relationships at the center of building a Fractional CFO practice.


These are operational principles that guide how you price, sell, deliver, and choose clients.

2. Mentorship, Not Just Training

We walk alongside you.

You receive coaching, mentorship, and guidance from professionals who have built successful Fractional CFO practices.

3. A Proven System

A repeatable, real-world framework that shows you how to:

  • Transition out of W-2 work

  • Position yourself with clarity

  • Win the right clients

  • Build monthly recurring revenue

  • Create lifetime client relationships

4. Your Business Backed by a Trusted Brand

You are not an employee.
You are not a franchisee.

You build your own practice, your own clients, and your own future while leveraging the credibility, positioning, and trust of the Noble CFO brand.

5. Stability Over Burnout

We focus intentionally on the $1–10M small business market.

Our model prioritizes:

  • Monthly recurring revenue

  • Long-term engagements

  • Fewer clients, deeper trust

  • Predictable income and schedules

6. Support Without Losing Independence

We remove friction so you can focus on what you do best.

Depending on your path, we provide:

  • Administrative backend support

  • Billing, contracts, and systems

  • Lead generation and marketing support

  • Proven tools, templates, and resources

Built by Someone Who’s Walked the Path

Meet Art Zylstra, MBA, DTL
Founder of The Noble CFO

  • 43 years in the small business world

  • Former nonprofit CFO who laid himself off and rebuilt from scratch

  • Faced age discrimination — and chose ownership over limitation

  • Built a six-figure Fractional CFO practice with recurring, long-term clients

  • Trusted by 40+ small businesses over 14+ years to steward their cash

  • Doctorate in Transformational Leadership

  • Creator of the Noble CFO System™ — built from lived experience, not theory

This system exists because Art had to figure it out the hard way — so you don’t have to.

The Noble CFO SystemTM

The Noble CFO System guides you through five clear stages:

Stage 1: The Calling:

Clarify whether this path is right for you — and define your personal why.

Stage 2: The Business Framework

Build your niche, offers, pricing, and positioning like a founder.

Stage 3: Networking

Create a steady pipeline through authentic relationships.

Stage 4: Selling

Replace fear and pressure with service‑driven confidence.

Stage 5: Delivery

Onboard, communicate, and advise in a way that builds trust and lifetime clients.

Packages

Kickstarter Package

Duration: 1 Month

Purpose: Decide your path to

become a Fractional

CFO.

Included:

  • 1 Discovery Call

  • 1 Strategy Call

  • 1 Group Coaching Call

  • 30-Day Access to the Noble CFO Resource Library

Builder Package

Duration: 6 Months

Purpose: Build your Fractional

CFO practice with

coaching and

guidance.

Included:

  • 1 Discovery Call

  • 1 Strategy Call

  • 6 Private Coaching Calls

  • Monthly Group Coaching Sessions

  • 6-Month Access to

    the Noble CFO

    Resource Library

Certified Noble CFO Partnership

Duration: Annual Renewal

Purpose: Join The Noble CFO

Network — build your

business under a trusted

brand.

Included:

  • 1 Discovery Call

  • 1 Strategy Call

  • Certification as a Noble CFO

  • Co-branded marketing, branding, and website access

  • Done-for-you

    administrative backend

  • Lead Generation & Marketing Support

  • Full Access to the Noble CFO Resource Library

  • 1:1 Coaching Support + Group Coaching

Office: Aurora, CO

Call 425-931-3430

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