Those families who look to preserve, protect and pass generational wealth recognize a strategic opportunity as interest rates and asset values continue a downward trend. We review wealth transfer strategies families are deploying to capture the unique benefits of these unprecedented market conditions.

To help maintain stability in our personal and professional lives, we’ve partnered with Stephen Rudin, MD, and Sofia Sunaga, renowned experts in transformative neurocognitive skills and gathering for purpose. Review our lively discussion on acquiring the most sought-after skills and experiences to thrive in the present future.

Preparing to inherit wealth involves many interdependent facets that can become overwhelming. To overcome these challenges, Boston Private partnered with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to develop a Mentorship and Preparedness Program that readied next generation family members for their transition. Hear about this 6-week program from a recent participant.

The film Sound of Metal, when released in 2020, won rave reviews from audiences as well as critics. Read how the Boston Private team was honored to play a small part in the successful production of the feature.

The American Families Plan proposed by the Biden administration has the potential to make fundamental changes to federal programs supporting lower-income families, the elderly via Medicare and climate change. The tax provisions currently included in the plan may also significantly impact your tax liability. We unpack the most recent provisions and potential outcomes to help you understand how this legislation may impact your financial situation.

If you’ve ever dreamt of owning your own plane or chartering a flight whenever you need one, it’s an excellent time to explore your options. The choices for private flying fall into five categories or models, which sometimes overlap as private aviation providers expand their offerings.

Among the more surprising findings of Boston Private’s recent Why of Wealth Report: Even those who appear to “have it all” in terms of financial and business success, still regret not having more family time. In fact, almost half of the people surveyed (47%) cited spending more time with family as the number one thing they would have done differently had they not devoted so much time to accumulating wealth.

For long-term investors, litigation finance can be an effective way to diversify portfolios in today’s economic climate. See how providing capital to fund legal expenses is a less competitive option than traditional equity and fixed income investments that has the potential to offer promising returns.

With several metrics indicating that stock valuations are currently stretched and equities may be due for a correction, we examine factors in play during the remainder of 2021 and beyond. Using two valuation approaches and assessing known risks to earnings and returns, we provide our views on equity trends in the upcoming couple of years.

As talk of inflation becomes more prevalent throughout the investment community and news media, many are concerned for the health of their portfolios. To help investors understand the potential impact of inflation on a diversified portfolio, Boston Private’s Emmett Maguire and Garrett Mancini demystify the characteristics of inflation and offer strategies for hedging your portfolio during the current investment climate.