Wealth of Wisdom

Stephanie Hardwick and Mimi Ramsey discuss the dynamics of expectations versus agreements in affluent families, emphasizing the need for open communication, co-created agreements, and addressing unspoken expectations for healthier relationships and family harmony.

Does the best thief make the best guardian? Where are the potentials for fraud in your family office structure? How can you make decisions "stick" amid the swirl of family passions? These aren't pleasant questions to think about, but family offices ignore them at their peril. In this engaging episode, family office COO Eugene Lipitz discusses the importance of creating internal controls policies, and procedures for family offices to protect clients, enforce decision-making, and streamline operations.

In this episode, join Stacy Allred as she shares insights on making better decisions by leveraging the power of storytelling. Discover the concept of prospective hindsight and how it can combat common decision biases. Learn about the premortem and promortem tools, developed by cognitive psychologist Gary A. Klein, to identify risks, optimize opportunities, and strengthen decision-making. Gain practical steps to conduct a premortem and promortem, and explore real-life scenarios where these tools can be applied in wealth-related decisions. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable strategies for making informed choices and improving outcomes.

In this episode, Mark Pletts encourages families to understand the costs associated with financial services and products, especially due to the pervasive lack of transparency in the industry. He advises them to ask their advisors detailed questions about fees and compensation structures to become better stewards of their wealth and avoid conflicts of interest. This includes attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors, insurance agents, and other advisors. 

Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we explore the concept of ethical wills with Scotty McLennan. Discover how an ethical will goes beyond material possessions, focusing on passing on a vision of the qualitative dimensions of life that matter most. Learn how to craft a values-based letter to your loved ones, expressing your beliefs, lessons, hopes, and requests, and leaving a lasting legacy of love and purpose. Gain insights into the process of creating an ethical will and the positive outcomes it can bring to family relationships and estate planning.

In this discussion, Christian Stewart, a family advisor and founder of Family Legacy Asia, shares valuable insights on fostering healthy family dynamics. They emphasize the power of continuous learning and emotional awareness in improving communication and trust within families. Practical tools for nurturing sibling relationships are introduced, along with strategies to balance individuality and collectivism in family businesses. The importance of creating a supportive environment for open dialogue is underscored, ensuring families thrive together.

Join us for a fascinating exploration of family roles and responsibilities in a family enterprise with Dr. Lee Hausner. Using the "Hats Off to You!" exercise, we dive into the invisible hats that family members wear and the power dynamics that come with them. Through a lively discussion around various roles, such as owners, managers, and family members, we uncover the rights and responsibilities associated with each hat. Discover how this exercise can enhance family communication, promote understanding, and guide decision-making in a family enterprise.

In this week’s episode, Keith Whitaker talks with Etienne Eichenberger and Malgorzata Smulowitz about the "Family Philanthropy Navigator" as a guide for philanthropic families, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right focus and involving the rising generation in philanthropy. It encourages aligning motivations and interests to achieve meaningful and impactful giving.

Kofi Hope and Zahra Ebrahim, co-founders of Monumental, explore identity and social power dynamics. They introduce the Identity Wheel, a reflective tool that helps listeners understand how personal self-perception interacts with societal views. The duo discusses the importance of fostering equitable community partnerships and emphasizes empathy in conversations about race, privilege, and family philanthropy. They highlight the necessity of authentic relationships and introspection to address wealth disparities and encourage ongoing social awareness.

In this episode, Keith Whitaker and Courtney Pullen discuss the "Stages of Wealth Integration" that help individuals and families explore their relationship with wealth. It encourages self-awareness, conscious choices about behavior with wealth, and alignment with values, ultimately fostering empowered relationships with money.