New Podcast Episode: The Expert Generalist: The Most Valuable Seat in the Family Office

New Podcast Episode: The Expert Generalist: The Most Valuable Seat in the Family Office In the latest episode of the SFO Podcast, host Kristen Oliveri, senior family office advisor at the UHNW Institute, is joined by Linda Mack (Founder and President, Mack International and UHNWI board member), Rich Wolkowitz (Founder Xylogenesis® Family Office Advisory), […]
UHNW Institute Launches SFO Circle: A Global Community for Single Family Office Professionals

UHNW Institute Launches SFO Circle: A Global Community for Single Family Office Professionals Offering unbiased content, peer forums, clinics, study groups, and an annual symposium for SFO professionals worldwide Amid an ever-wider array of financial-technology and advisory choices, leaner teams, and escalating UHNW family expectations—and often operating in peer isolation—single-family office (SFO) professionals face […]
New Podcast Episode: Power Maps

New Podcast Episode: Power Maps In this episode of The UHNW Institute Podcast, host Russ Haworth is joined by Betsy Erickson (Head of Family and Individual Services, Arabella Advisors and UHNW Institute Social Impact & Philanthropy Domain Chair) and David Werdiger (Principal Consultant, Nathanson Pearson and UHNW Institute faculty member) for a discussion on power […]
Roundtable Replay | The AIM Framework: A New Model for Understanding and Explaining Best Practices in Advisory Services

Roundtable Replay | The AIM Framework: A New Model for Understanding and Explaining Best Practices in Advisory Services This roundtable, led by Dr. Jim Grubman, Content Chair at the UHNW Institute, explored the AIM Framework™, a model developed by the Institute to guide advisors and families through the complexities of integrated family wealth management […]
The UHNW Institute’s Holiday Gift Guide

The UHNW Institute’s Holiday Gift Guide The UHNW Institute is once again curating its annual Holiday Gift Guide, and we’d love your ideas and recommendations. Now in its second year, the guide brings together thoughtful ways to express appreciation, celebrate milestones, and strengthen connections with valued clients and staff. Each gift idea reflects a blend […]
Welcoming New Advisory Board Member: Tavan L. R. Pechet

Welcoming New Advisory Board Member: Tavan L. R. Pechet The UHNW Institute is pleased to welcome Tavan L. R. Pechet, Founder of Pechet Advisors, to our Advisory Board. Tavan brings extensive experience advising ultra-high-net-worth families on complex wealth management, governance, and philanthropy. His background as CEO of a multi-generational family office, combined with earlier roles […]
Tenth Family Wealth Report Family Office FinTech Summit – October 9, 2025

Tenth Family Wealth Report Family Office FinTech Summit – October 9, 2025 The Family Wealth Report Family Office FinTech Summit returns for its tenth year. This one-day event brings together family office and wealth management leaders to examine how technology is reshaping operations and client service. The program features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and live […]
Gifting Decisions and Planning with Flexibility Under OB3

Gifting Decisions and Planning with Flexibility Under OB3 This new resource has been added to our Resource Library! Written by Kim Kamin and Jonathan Lee of Gresham, this new advanced white paper outlines best practices—including adaptable trust structures, funding strategies, and alternatives for illiquid assets—while highlighting ways to avoid IRS scrutiny and tax traps. The […]
September Theme: Back to Work— Family Enterprise

September Theme: Back to Work— Family Enterprise Dear UHNW Institute Members, As Summer comes to end and kids head off to school, the Institute is hard at work this month on its exciting fall line-up of events including our in-person Collegium in Chicago this October, the annual Symposium in New York City in November and […]
The UHNW Institute’s Q3 2025 Newsletter

The UHNW Institute’s Q3 2025 Newsletter The Q3 newsletter offers a window into the Institute’s continued evolution and a preview of what’s next. Inside, our Chairman reflects on recent progress, we share a calendar full of upcoming events and publications and offer a preview of what’s ahead, keeping our members at the forefront of thought […]