Episode 221: How Family Governance Can Preserve Generational Wealth

Learn how to preserve wealth across generations and understand the importance of family governance in making sure your legacy continues and prospers for many years.   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Tom Rogerson, President and CEO of GenLeg Co., Inc. He is a leading expert in family governance and wealth preservation. With decades of experience in financial planning and estate management, Tom discusses the challenges wealthy families face in managing and preserving their wealth across generations. He emphasizes the importance of family unity, governance, and philanthropy in preserving wealth while fostering strong, responsible family dynamics. Learn why proactive family planning is crucial for avoiding the generational breakdown that can lead to wealth dissipation.   Key Takeaways: → How family wealth preservation isn’t just about financial assets. → Why high-net-worth families often lack trust and struggle working together. → The importance of starting family governance practices early. → Proactive family philanthropy can be an effective way to bring family members together. → It’s a misconception that wealth ensures family unity.   As a recognized leader and pioneer in family governance worldwide, Tom Rogerson utilizes his “7 Steps to Healthy Family Governance” to help families enhance communication, develop a philanthropic vision, plan for legacy, manage succession, and provide education. Tom integrates these key issues into a client’s comprehensive wealth management plan, helping to prepare the family for the wealth and the wealth for the family. He brings over forty years of experience to the wealth management industry, where he has advised and educated families, helping them transfer significant assets—both tangible and intangible—from one generation to the next.   Connect With Tom:  Website LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices