Episode 227 – Inside a Century of Wealth Stewardship with Matt McCarte

Matt McCarte is the Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management of Pitcairn: a century-old family office located in suburban Philadelphia with $8.3 billion in assets under advisement. 

In this episode, we explore Pitcairn’s approach to wealth management and the strategies behind guiding ultra-high net worth families in preserving their legacy. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• The history of Pitcairn and its century-old roots.
• The unique shared single-family office model of Pitcairn, emphasizing holistic wealth management with services like investment advisory, estate planning, and family engagement.
• The firm’s approach centered on educating families about financial literacy and preserving their legacy across generations, focusing on transparency and personalized estate planning.
• Engaging the rising generation within families to ensure a smooth transition of wealth and values.
• Pitcairn’s ownership structure, being owned by the Pitcairn family, employees, and a client family, which aligns the firm’s interests closely with those of its clients.
• Hiring at Pitcairn focusing on finding employees with both technical expertise and high emotional intelligence, essential for building long-term, trusted relationships with clients.

 

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