

Wealth of Wisdom
Tom McCullough
Welcome to the Wealth of Wisdom podcast with your hosts Tom McCullough and Keith Whitaker. This podcast is an audio companion to the book, ‘Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask’ written by Tom and his co-author Keith Whitaker. The book features insights from more than 50 of the world’s top thinkers and practitioners in the family wealth field and each podcast episode features an interview with a different contributor to the book.
Episodes
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Nov 30, 2022 • 48min
Building a Smart Aging Plan - Susan Hyatt and Tom McCullough
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-editor Tom McCullough interviews the Chair & Co-founder of Silver Sherpa Inc., Susan Hyatt. Tom and Susan discuss Susan's chapter - Building a Smart Aging Plan. They discuss 'Smart Aging' and how to incorporate health and personal care into your financial retirement plan to live your best 'third act'. Susan gives her advice on the best time to discuss this plan with your loved ones and other great examples.

Nov 25, 2022 • 40min
Four Profound Questions for Families - Keith Whitaker and Ellen Miley Perry
Ellen Miley Perry, a strategic advisor, discusses four profound questions families should ask for emotional intimacy and familial well-being. Topics include navigating advisor-family dynamics, handling transitions, and enhancing family connections through thoughtful questions.

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Nov 16, 2022 • 43min
Understanding the True Goals of Wealth Preparation - Keith Whitaker and James Grubman
James Grubman, a wealth preparation expert and co-author, shares insights on effective wealth management strategies. They discuss the psychological aspects of wealth transition and the generational dynamics that impact families. Grubman emphasizes the importance of clear roles within families and open communication about wealth responsibilities. He highlights the necessity of education on trusts and proactive planning. Finally, the conversation stresses collaboration among family members as essential for navigating the complexities of wealth.

Nov 7, 2022 • 43min
Creating a Family Owner’s Manual- Josh Kanter and Tom McCullough
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-editor Tom McCullough interviews family, business and legal consultant Josh Kanter. Tom and Josh discuss Josh's chapter - Creating a Family Owner's Manual - and how this practice can help track key family information, identify blind spots, and educate family members and advisors.

Nov 3, 2022 • 49min
Tapping Character Strengths to Move Families Forward - Tom McCullough and Kristin Keffeler
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-editor Tom McCullough interviews the founder and owner of illumination360, Kristin Keffeler. Tom and Kristin discuss Kristin's chapter - Tapping Character Strengths to Move Families Forward - and how this chapter provides the tools to measure, apply and recognize character strengths amongst family members. Kristin discusses "strength spotting" and provides an example of a client and his family that applied this exercise resulting in a heartfelt moment of true connection.

Nov 2, 2022 • 48min
Deciding If You Should Join the Family Business - Keith Whitaker, Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-author Keith Whitaker interviews Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer on their chapter 'Deciding If You Should Join the Family Business'. Josh and Rob discuss their assessment tool in their chapter that will help articulate what’s driving one's decision.

Oct 25, 2022 • 40min
A Ritual to Send Children off to College - Keith Whitaker and Andrew Doust
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-author Keith Whitaker interviews Andrew Doust founder of Plenitude Partners and co-founder of Kore Venture. Keith and Andrew discuss Andrew's path to advisory work, how he helps families flourish, and his chapter that discusses the practice of a 'College Send-Off Ritual' for all generations in the family.

Oct 24, 2022 • 41min
Benchmarking Your Family Against Successful Global Families - Keith Whitaker and Dennis Jaffe

Oct 21, 2022 • 50min
Expressing Purpose in Your Trusts – John A. and Tom
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-editor Tom McCullough interviews John A. Warnick. Tom and John A. discuss his chapter, the practice of giving your trust a heart and soul that is a reflection of you, and the benefits it will bring to your family.

Oct 13, 2022 • 46min
Tom McCullough and Jamie Traeger-Muney – Envisioning the Future
In this episode of the Wealth of Wisdom podcast series, co-editor Tom McCullough interviews Dr. Jamie Traeger-Muney. Tom and Jamie discuss her practice of “creating your future now”. Instead of just thinking about what you want, if you ask your brain to visualize it as if it has already happened, you have a far greater ability to envision your future.