Episode 46: Laura Gambineri on Governance, Global Planning & Legacy in the Family Enterprise

On Episode 46 of the Family Business Audiocast, R. Adam Smith welcomes Laura Nanette Gambineri-Giese, LL.M. TEP, founder of Trusted Governance and expert in cross-border estate planning, Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI), and family governance. Drawing on her experience with internationally active families, Laura shares insights on combining technical wealth structuring with the interpersonal dynamics of decision-making, succession, and continuity. She covers values-based planning frameworks, key risks in cross-border planning, and the need to revisit governance as laws and family needs change. The episode also highlights how rising-generation leaders are reshaping legacy with a focus on meaning and sustainability. Whether you’re an advisor, family leader, next-gen stakeholder, or interested in family business, this episode offers a look at preserving both wealth and unity across generations.