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At Three Chords Family Office, our mission is simple: to harmonize your success, protect your assets, and help you create a lasting legacy. Let us be the trusted partner on your journey to financial security and growth.
We are a full-service family office designed to meet the unique financial needs of artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives. Inspired by the legendary songwriter Harlan Howard’s famous quote, “Three chords and the truth,” we bring honesty, integrity, and precision to everything we do, helping our clients navigate the complexities of the entertainment, sports, and business worlds to build not only success but generational wealth.
With decades of combined experience in the sports, music, and entertainment industries, our founders possess a deep understanding of the financial intricacies of these fields, from challenging cash flows to royalty management and legal complexities. We work seamlessly with financial planners, CPAs, IP counsel, and estate strategists to ensure that our clients’ downturns are mitigated and their upturns are sustained and secure.
We fill the gap between traditional financial services and the unique challenges faced by those in the entertainment and sports industries. At Three Chords Family Office, we specialize in:
Ted Corbin is a seasoned wealth manager with over 25 years of experience and a track record of success in the family office space, based in Naples, FL. Throughout his career, Ted has managed billions of dollars in assets for high-net-worth individuals, consistently delivering exceptional financial strategies and results. A former professional athlete, Ted played as a shortstop in the Minnesota Twins Organization, reaching the AAA level, and maintains strong connections across the sports industry. His unique background and expertise allows him to offer tailored financial solutions to clients from diverse sectors.
Brandon Jarnigan holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of North Carolina and brings extensive experience from his tenure at American Express in New York City. A decade ago, he relocated with his family to Nashville, where he took on a pivotal pricing role at Asurion, the world’s largest cell phone insurance provider. Brandon then spearkheaded the growth of Built Technologies, a Nashville-based fintech company, where he successfully led funding rounds with Goldman Sachs and Google Ventures, propelling the company to a valuation of $1.5 billion.
As a Nashville native, Brandon’s expertise in finance, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rights, and royalties has made him a sought-after figure within the music industry. However, he has remained focused on raising capital for Athlete Licensing Company and co-founding Three Chords Family Office, where he continues to apply his deep knowledge of finance and intellectual property rights to serve clients in the entertainment and sports industries.
Joe, founding partner of DePietto CPA (formerly DePietto, Blum & Co.), established the firm in 1990 after earning his CPA license. With over 25 years in tax, accounting, and advisory services, he brings extensive experience across industries like real estate, construction, retail, and financial services. Joe graduated from the New York Institute of Technology in 1987 and began his career at Baer and Baer, focusing on small businesses. He later served as CFO in the food service and private lending sectors while building his CPA practice.
Known for treating client businesses as his own, Joe provides comprehensive support in tax and estate planning. He’s a member of both the New York Society of CPAs and the AICPA. Outside of work, he’s a passionate sports fan, supporting teams like the Jets, Islanders, Knicks, and Mets, and follows Chelsea F.C. in the Premier League.
Lillian is a manager at DePietto CPA and has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting. She has knowledge in all aspects of accounting, audit, review and compilations. With specialized knowledge in industries, including retail, not-for-profit organizations, and broker dealers, Lillian builds strong client relationships and achieves client satisfaction by understanding their businesses and needs.
Beyond her role at the firm, Lillian is an active member of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She received her B.A. in Accounting from New York University and license in Life and Health form the State of New York. Lillian resides in Westbury, NY with her husband Joseph and their four children.
John Barker is a highly accomplished expert with 30 years of proven experience in publishing, recording, merchandise, NIL, and intellectual property rights management. He successfully built and sold his previous royalty administration company, Integrated Copyright Group, to Lehman Brothers. Following the collapse of Lehman Brothers during the financial downturn, John negotiated the reacquisition of the licensing rights to his royalty administration software and re-established his company under the name **Clearbox Rights**. Today, Clearbox Rights operates as a full-service music publishing and record royalty administration company, with strategic plans to expand further into the intellectual property rights administration space. John’s extensive expertise and innovative leadership have made him a trusted figure in the entertainment and IP management industries.