Most successful people spend decades focused on building wealth. Far fewer spend enough time thinking about how that wealth will change what their skillset will need to be for their family’s future prosperity. The truth is, assets are often the least important piece of a…
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What’s Matt Reading? (May 2026)
This month, we explore Elon Musk’s early history with Peter Thiel, the ongoing monetization debate surrounding AI, and the comforting fact that even Warren Buffett had moments of panic.
Top Questions Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) Families Ask Before Hiring an Advisor
For ultra-high-net-worth families, choosing a financial advisor is rarely just about investment performance. Families are often balancing complex priorities: preserving wealth across generations, minimizing taxes, coordinating estate plans, supporting charitable goals, and ensuring financial decisions align with family values. Before selecting an advisor, affluent families…
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What’s Matt Reading? (April 2026)
This month, we investigate the realistic pace of technological advancement, explore the strategic benefits of international stock diversification, and explain why complexity is often an investor’s worst enemy.
1Q 2026 Market Overview
Market Review The first quarter saw a 9% drawdown in U.S. stocks driven by the U.S. conflict with Iran. This marks the 32nd drawdown of 5+% for U.S. stocks since March 2009 (which averages out to roughly two drawdowns per year over the past 17…
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What’s Matt Reading? (March 2026)
This month, we explore the limits of historical market data, glean wisdom from a 108-year-old Wall Street veteran, and discuss why the pioneer of the ‘Yale Model’ recommends passive index funds for everyday investors.
