New Coverage Highlights the Wealthesaurus™ as a Cross-Disciplinary Resource

New Coverage Highlights the Wealthesaurus™ as a Cross-Disciplinary Resource The Wealthesaurus™ continues to be recognized for its role in standardizing terminology across family wealth advising. Thank you to Sarah B. Hood and Canadian Family Offices for featuring the glossary’s new role in addressing long-standing communication challenges across legal, financial, governance, and philanthropic disciplines. The article […]

Save the Date: 5th Annual UHNW Symposium | November 17-18, 2025 | New York City

Save the Date: 5th Annual UHNW Symposium | November 17-18, 2025 | New York City We’re pleased to announce the 5th Annual UHNW Symposium, taking place November 17-18, 2025, in the heart of Midtown NYC. See below for initial event details. November 17, 2025 Day 1 – Afternoon Paramount Club, 1301 Avenue of the Americas, […]

New Podcast Episode: Tax Residency: Myths Debunked

New Podcast Episode: Tax Residency: Myths Debunked In this episode of The UHNW Institute Podcast, host Russ Haworth is joined by Judi Galst, Managing Director, Private Clients at Henley & Partners, for a conversation on investment migration. They discuss why more U.S.-based families are exploring second residency or citizenship options, how these programs function, and […]

Masterclass Replay: The Adventures of Family Conflict: Practical Wisdom & Skills

Masterclass Replay: The Adventures of Family Conflict: Practical Wisdom & Skills Conflict in UHNW families is rarely straightforward. Its roots can be subtle, and its effects can carry across generations. In this Masterclass replay, facilitators Stacy Allred, Arne Boudewyn, and Dr. Moira Somers guide advisors through real-world considerations when working with families in conflict. Drawing […]

The UHNW Institute JULY 2025 MONTHLY THEME –

The UHNW Institute JULY 2025 MONTHLY THEME – Estate Planning and Legal Issues, our theme for the month of July, encompasses more than wealth transfer. While wills and trusts, gifting strategies, business succession planning, and Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Planning is often the focus of the topic, the Institute will also highlight resources and events this […]

All About Power: A Conversation with Betsy Erickson and David Werdiger

Power often goes unnamed in family conversations, but its influence is unmistakable. In this episode of The Heart and Science of Wealth, host Steffi Baker is joined by Betsy Erickson (Head of Family and Individual Services at Arabella Advisors and Chair of the UHNWI Social Impact & Philanthropy Domain) and David Werdiger (Principal Consultant at […]

Sales and Marketing PMC Summary Now Available

  May 2025 Practice Management Clinic UHNW Institute June 10, 2025 Overview The May 2025 Practice Management Clinic focused on organic growth strategies for wealth management firms serving ultra-high net worth families. Participants from various firms shared insights into their approaches to business development, challenges in client acquisition, and strategies for differentiation in a competitive […]

The UHNW Institute Q2 2025 Newsletter

  The 2025 second quarter newsletter includes a Letter from the Chairman of the Board, the launch of the Wealthesaurus™ and our SFO Offering, a recap of recent programming and monthly themes, and more. Click here to download. If you have any questions about this quarter’s newsletter or are interested in joining The UHNW Institute, […]

Bill Wyman UHNW Institute Member Profile

  The UHNW Institute is pleased to feature our quarterly conversation highlights with Bill Wyman, President of Family Office Services at Summitas, LLC and Advisory Board Member at the Institute. Bill shares his thoughts on current and future trends, the obstacles and changes he sees within the industry and more.   As it pertains to […]

Family Wealth Report Profiles the Wealthesaurus™

Family Wealth Report takes readers inside the UHNW Institute’s two-year effort to build the Wealthesaurus™, a glossary of nearly 100 common and specialized family wealth advising industry terms. With objective, citation-backed definitions, the Wealthesaurus™ gives advisors a shared language, making it easier to benchmark quality, compare service models, and set clear expectations with families. Read […]

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  • Educate advisors and family offices on how best to support evolving UHNW families
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