EP 27

The Global Experience Economy: How UHNW Families Are Redefining Luxury

In this new episode of the SFO Circle Podcast, host Kristen Oliveri is joined by Teresa Chope, CEO and Founder of Gallivant Ltd., for a conversation on how today’s wealth holders are redefining luxury through experiences; from the Olympics, World Cup and Formula 1 to highly curated, invitation-only moments built around travel, access and connection.

Together, they explore why experiential wealth has become one of the most meaningful ways families express their values and priorities, and how the global lifestyle calendar has evolved from a social fixture into a strategic tool for multi-generational engagement. They also examine what today’s most discerning wealth holders are truly seeking beyond traditional luxury, and where the experience economy is heading next.

Topics discussed include:

  • Why experiences are becoming one of the most meaningful expressions of wealth
  • How the global lifestyle calendar has evolved into a strategic tool for families
  • What today’s discerning wealth holders are truly seeking beyond traditional luxury
  • The future of the experience economy and where it’s heading next

As family offices continue to think more intentionally about lifestyle, connection, and multi-generational engagement, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the shifting dynamics shaping the space.

Listen now.

Kristen Oliveri

Senior Family Office Advisor & SFO Executive Advisory Board Co-Chair

The SFO Circle, The UHNW Institute

Founder & CEO
Wealth Reimagined

Founder and CEO of Wealth Reimagined and Senior Family Office Advisor and Co-Chair of the SFO Executive Advisory Board for The UHNW Institute

For nearly two decades, Kristen Oliveri has been at the intersection of content, community, and connection in the family wealth industry. She began her career as a beat reporter for Institutional Investor, honing her ability to distill financial narratives into compelling stories. From there, she expanded her expertise into event curation and investor relations for family offices, at companies including With Intelligence, Markets Group, and Crain.

Today, Kristen serves as Senior Family Office Advisor and Co-Chair of the SFO Executive Advisory Board for The UHNW Institute, where she helps lead the SFO Circle—a private membership network for senior single-family office executives. In that role, she curates content, moderates thought-leadership programs, and fosters collaboration among the world’s most sophisticated wealth stewards.

Her career has taken her around the world, uncovering the luxurious side of wealth—from bespoke travel experiences to fine wine, wellness retreats, and culinary excellence.

Yet, beyond the opulence, what truly drives Kristen is the people. She has an innate ability to foster authentic, long-term relationships, seamlessly moving between curating exclusive gatherings, moderating thought-provoking discussions on topics like philanthropy, and connecting next generation family office leaders.

A reformed theater geek at heart, Kristen thrives in front of an audience, lending her voice to podcasts, panels and personal brand storytelling. Helping industry leaders craft their narratives isn’t just her profession—it’s her passion.

A native New Yorker, Kristen now calls the North Fork of Long Island home, where she shares her love of Italian culture, wine collecting, and home-cooked meals with family and friends. When she’s not traveling, you’ll find her on the dance floor, practicing ballroom or dreaming up her next adventure.