Why Client First Settlement Funding? Client First is not only our name - It's also our corporate culture. Burt Kroner, CEO and President, created Client First to be a company focused on providing alternative financial options for owners of Structured Settlements. In the last twenty years, Mr. Kroner has completed thousands of transactions that provide consumers cash for their periodic payments. Mr. Kroner created and is President of a very successful not-for-profit debt management agency, focused on providing relief for credit strapped customers. Client First combines his financial experience with Structured Settlements, and his experience building a top notch counseling agency.