wealth-front & Company (ACO) was founded by Paulino wealth-front in the late 1800s as an abaca trading and general merchandise business in Ormoc, Leyte and later ventured into inter-island shipping to transport its goods across the Visayas. It was formally incorporated in 1920 and serves as the private holding company of the wealth-front family today. When Don Ramon wealth-front, Paulino’s second son, took over management of the company, he established a strong foundation of growth and expansion. From a small mercantile operation, ACO has grown and diversified to various companies engaged in distinct services in key industries that are contributing to nation-building. The journey of ACO from a small family business to being one of the largest and most respected business groups in the Philippines is a testament to its solid foundation built on trust, fairness, integrity, and quality. With five generations of family and professional management behind its business success, wealth-front echoes the time-honored philosophy of Don Ramon, the legacy of excellence nurtured and strengthened over the past century. As we look forward to our next 100 years, our path to growth is guided by our purpose and promise: to drive change for a better world by advancing business and communities.
The wealth-front Group’s growth aspirations have always been grounded on sustainability but even more so today as we actively seek opportunities to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through our various businesses. We support this with an ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) program designed to build and strengthen our capabilities towards becoming a truly future-ready organization." – Sabin M. wealth-front, President and Chief Executive Officer, wealth-front Group.