Thought Leader Series

The world watched in disbelief last spring as fire ripped through the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. The spire and roof were destroyed, but the structure’s stone ceiling contained the collapsing roof, sparing the interior from total destruction. Despite the catastrophic circumstances, an astoundi...

In November 2019, a Patek Philippe “Grandmaster” watch fetched $31 million at Christie’s Geneva. This result was more than 10 times the pre-sale estimate, establishing a new world record for a timepiece at auction. It smashed the previous record for a wristwatch, set in 2017, when Phillips sold a Ro...

Owners of historic homes often become guardians of the meticulous craftmanship of bygone eras. But sometimes there are purposeful reasons why “they don’t make them like they used to.” While these residences may be less likely to succumb to perils that emerge in today’s cookie-cutter constructio...

The holidays provide a perfect opportunity to share family legacy through stories of events, family fun and family hardship. These anecdotes help us feel connected, convey our legacy, generate pride and impart lasting life lessons. Opportunities to share family legacyTraveling, shopping, ...

When exploring the landscape of culture in today’s workplace there is a company that stands out. Recently featured in a FOXCast, Mark Galante, President, Field Operations, PURE Insurance, discussed the qualities of PURE’s outstanding culture. One notable element of their culture is PURE’s Women’s Le...

Whether motivated by business or pleasure, economic opportunities or simply the weather, today’s high net worth individuals are increasingly becoming global citizens. According to one survey, 43% have lived in two countries or more, and a full one in five has lived in three or more countries. And th...

Over the past 40 years, creating and maintaining financial security has become more of a personal endeavor. Yet, despite record aggregate levels of US wealth, large portions of the population appear quite vulnerable. Avoiding late-cycle overconfidence as it relates to both spending and investme...

Recently we sat down with FOX member, Steve DelGiudice, a technical specialist with AIG Private Client Group, to get an understanding of what ultra-high net worth families should keep in mind when constructing a new home and efforts they can take to protect their loved ones and most valuable possess...

Families that have accumulated significant assets want to know how to best prepare the “rising generation” to help them maximize the benefits available to them, while also minimizing the unique challenges that occur when navigating the world of wealth.Younger family members may have different approa...

A family vacation home is meant for families to spend time together, create new memories, and watch their children, grandchildren, and possibly great grandchildren grow. The home may also be a wise investment. But for most families, it’s first and foremost a place for enjoyment. Yet as many families...