Who We Remember Vincent Valeri on His Father: Resilience, Reinvention, and the True Meaning of Legacy
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?" and "How does your family's story shape your own personal and professional legacy?"
Today's guest: Vincent Valeri, Managing Director at Vincent Valeri & Associates
Vincent's pick: His father, Vincent (a.k.a. Vince or Vincenzo) Valeri
Sound Bites
- "What kept you going?" – The question Vincent wishes he could have asked his father, wondering about the deeper motivations behind his relentless drive.
- "My dad passed with 12 of us around him—family, friends, peacefully." – A poignant moment describing how his father’s final days reflected the deep relationships he built throughout his life.
- "We have to walk our own path." – Vincent’s realization that true fulfillment doesn’t come from inheriting success but from defining one’s own purpose and legacy.
Summary
In this moving episode of Who We Remember, Jamie Yuenger speaks with Vincent Valeri on the two-year anniversary of his father’s passing. Vincent shares his father’s extraordinary journey from orphaned childhood in post-war Italy to building a successful technology business in Canada.
Despite his financial success, Vince’s legacy was one of resilience, generosity, and deep community ties. Through heartfelt stories—like sneaking friends into a VIP box at the 1994 World Cup or his father’s grand village tribute—Vincent reflects on his father’s impact.
Vincent also explores his own personal growth and transformation, shifting from entitlement to empathy, and his mission to help families navigate wealth and legacy with intention. Through personal reflections, he emphasizes that true legacy is not about financial success but the time and love invested in family.
About Vincent
Vincent grew up in a family business, learning from the ground up. He knows firsthand the ups and the downs of working with family, what makes it rewarding, and also what makes it really tough sometimes. That's why he is passionate about helping families navigate the complexities of wealth, business, and relationships. With a master's of management degree, Vincent started his career consulting for some of North America's biggest companies.
He then spent five years in wealth management for one of Canada's largest banks. That's where he saw a gap. Families were getting financial advice, but not the guidance that they needed to manage their relationships and shared vision. Now as a trusted advisor and coach, Vincent works with families to create continuity strategies, resolve conflicts, and align values across generations. He's a sought after speaker on wealth transition, family dynamics, and legacy.
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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