About Us
Look, we get it. You've worked your tail off to build something real. A business. Property. Investments. Your family's future. And the last thing you need is some random lawsuit or creditor wiping out everything you've sweated over. That's where we come in. Fortress Wealth Defense isn't some faceless corporation pretending to care about your portfolio. We're a scrappy team of 9 people who genuinely believe that hard work deserves protection. Since 2011, we've helped 847 folks across Romania structure their assets so they actually stay protected. No corporate jargon. No false promises. Just real strategies that work.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Story
Founded by Cristian Popescu in 2011 (after his own business got entangled in a messy liability situation), Fortress Wealth Defense started as a one-man operation in a cramped Timișoara office. Cristian kept it simple: learn everything about asset protection, structure it properly, explain it clearly. By 2016, word spread. People were referring friends. We grew to five people. Then nine. We've stayed small on purpose. That way, your case isn't just a file number. It's personal. We've handled everything from protecting rental property portfolios to restructuring family businesses before transitions. Still family-owned. Still obsessed with getting it right.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Brutal Honesty
We'll tell you if a strategy won't work. Even if it means losing your business. You deserve straight talk, not pretty lies.
Protection First
Every recommendation we make is stress-tested. Will this actually hold up in court? Does it cover the real risks you face? If not, we keep digging.
You Understand It
Complex structures are worthless if you don't get them. We explain everything in plain Romanian. No legal theater. No unnecessary complexity.
Long-Term Thinking
We're not here for a quick win. We build plans that work for decades, through life changes, through business evolution.
Our Mission
We exist to give hardworking Romanians peace of mind. Your wealth shouldn't be one lawsuit away from disappearing. Our job? Design smart, legal structures that shield what's yours—so you can sleep at night knowing you're covered.
Our Vision
A Romania where entrepreneurs and business owners build wealth without fear. Where protection isn't a luxury. Where you keep more of what you earn. We're building toward a future where every serious business owner knows exactly how to safeguard their life's work.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Fortress Wealth Defense
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Cristian Popescu
Founder & Lead Strategist
Started Fortress after his own business nearly got destroyed by liability. 19 years deep in asset protection structure. Knows every loophole. More importantly—knows which ones actually hold up. Has a slight obsession with chess and strategy games.
Elena Stoian
Legal Compliance Officer
Former corporate lawyer who got tired of defending big companies. Now helps protect small ones. Elena reviews every structure we propose. If she says it's solid, it's solid. Drinks approximately 12 coffees per week. No regrets.
Mihai Georgescu
Business Structure Specialist
Spent 12 years restructuring family businesses before joining us. Understands the messy reality of running something real. Speaks three languages. Helps clients from across Europe optimize their Romanian holdings without complications.