We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"
Today's guest: Tom McCullough, Chairman and CEO of Northwood Family Office.
Tom's pick: His father Fred McCullough
Sound Bites
- "He was a real jokester."
- "This is Fred McCullough, heir to the McCullough millions."
- "Humor is a very, very big part of who we are."
Summary
Tom McCullough reflects on his father, Fred McCullough, and the impact he had on his life. Fred was a humble and humorous person who grew up in a large family and faced poverty. He transitioned from working on a farm to becoming a successful industrial real estate salesman. Tom admires his father's humility, tenderness, and hospitality, and aspires to embody those qualities. He also values his parents' strong and loving marriage. Tom wishes he could ask his father about the secrets to their successful marriage and how he found a balance between work and life.
About Tom
Tom McCullough is a renowned figure in the field of wealth management, with a distinguished career as an author, educator, and thought leader. His insights and contributions have shaped the industry. And he's earned some incredible accolades, including best individual contribution to thought leadership in the wealth management industry for North America from 2020 out of the Family Wealth Report Awards.
Takeaways
- Growing up in a large family and facing poverty shaped Fred's character and values.
- Fred transitioned from working on a farm to becoming a successful industrial real estate salesman.
Resources
Books & articles by Tom McCullough:
- Wealth of Wisdom 1.0 - The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask
- Wealth os Wisdom 2.0 - Top Practices for Wealthy Families and Their Advisors
- Family Wealth Management - Seven Imperatives for Successful Investing
- The Rise of the Integrated Advisor - [pub. The Journal of Wealth Management]
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Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here