About
Hi — I'm Curt, and Welcome to Retirepreneur!
CPA. CFO. Founder. Still Building.
After 40 years as a CPA and CFO, I retired at 61 facing the same question you might be asking: "Now what?"
I built Retirepreneur to help professionals 55+ monetize their expertise through consulting, coaching, and course creation — without risking retirement savings or starting from scratch.
If you've got 30+ years of experience, you've already got the inventory. Let's package it.
Ready to Redefine Your Retirement?
Welcome to Retirepreneur! I'm Curt Roese, the founder of this platform designed to help retirees and soon-to-be retirees turn their expertise into income. After a fulfilling 40+ year career, I've transitioned into a new chapter focused on empowering others to explore fresh opportunities, secure their financial future, and create meaningful, purpose-driven businesses.
Through the weekly newsletter and the Retirepreneur platform, we provide practical guidance, real tools, and a community for people navigating this exciting phase of life.
A Little About Me
My beautiful wife Shari Lee and I split our time between the sunny shores of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and the picturesque mountains of Blowing Rock, NC. We share our lives with our two goldendoodles, Charlie and Brodie, and are blessed with a big, loving family — four grown children and nine amazing grandkids.
Even in retirement, my curiosity and passion for learning keep me moving forward. I earned my Master of Science in Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and graduated December 2025.
Read the Full Founder Story →Business & Professional Background
Curt Roese, CPA, Real Estate Broker recently retired after a 40+ year career spanning Small Business Lending (SBA), Public Accounting, Finance, Real Estate Brokerage, Home Building, Sales, and Construction.
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→ Westmont Homes — Former founder and co-owner of an award-winning custom home building company |
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→ Fountainhead — Former CFO of a large non-bank SBA lender, helping small businesses secure growth funding. Retired June 2023. |
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→ University of Florida — Pursued M.S. Entrepreneurship after retiring. Created Retirepreneur during his studies. Graduated December 2025. |
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→ Retirepreneur® — Founder of an impactful weekly newsletter and platform supporting transitional retirees to launch successful businesses |
Licenses, Designations & Education
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🏅 Certified Public Accountant (CPA [inactive] — Ohio) |
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🏅 Real Estate Broker (Florida) |
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🏅 B.S. Accounting — University of Akron |
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🏅 M.S. Entrepreneurship — University of Florida (2025, 3.94 GPA) |
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🏅 Semi-finalist & Entrepreneurial Spirit Award — UF Big Idea Competition (2025) |
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🏅 Luby Microgrant Pitch Competition Winner — UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (2024) |
What People Say
W. Riley Allen, Esquire
"Curt has the innate entrepreneurial spirit you cannot teach. He's the epitome of the exceptionally personable, passionate, honest, and never to be dissuaded Energizer Bunny.
Just as importantly, he has a very well-rounded perspective on life that is complemented by his love of family, music, and new challenges."
James Rahman, Westmont Homes
"I had the privilege of partnering with Curt on a home building venture. I owe an incredible debt of gratitude for the foundational input that Curt provided through our ten years of partnership.
A brilliant tactical business mind and an even better human being, I highly recommend Curt for any business venture he may pursue."
Matt Greenberg, Esquire
"I worked very closely with Curt for several years and always found him to be very detailed and careful in his work, while always remaining extremely solutions oriented.
He is friendly and approachable, with a knack for ensuring that all of those who worked with him were able to grasp the complex matters."
For Experienced Professionals 55+ Who Refuse to Let Retirement Define Them
Learn how to package your decades of knowledge into a profitable consulting, coaching, or course business — earning $3–10K/month on your terms, without risking your retirement savings.
Still Building.
Curt Roese, CPA | Founder, Retirepreneur | M.S. Entrepreneurship, University of Florida