Category: Blog

Billionaire Joe Lewis Places a 34-Year-Old Atop Besieged Empire
Wingspan's Christina Wing quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing billionaire Joe Lewis' Tavistock Group succession saga.

Generosity Unveiled: The Philanthropic Paths of 3 Prominent Families
In an article for Crain Currency, Christina Wing discusses how the Sabancı family of Turkey moved beyond traditional charitable giving to a strategy of social impact.

Coffee Talk: What This Brewing Family Teaches Us About the Importance of Communication
When family dynamics intertwine with business strategies, effective communication becomes not just important, but the cornerstone of success.

Beyond Bloodlines: Strategies for Success in Family Enterprises
Maryann G. Bell sits down with Mark Tepsich for UBS: On-Air:Conversations to discuss how non-family member employees and executives navigate their role in family offices and family business; in short,...

NextGens Embrace the Prenup
The word “prenup” used to make engaged couples uncomfortable, but times have changed. Surveys show younger generations are more favorable toward prenuptial agreements that divvy up assets should there be...

To Sell or Not to Sell? That’s the Question for Family Businesses
Given the sheer number of businesses in the world and the fact that most businesses are privately held, the decision to sell or not is a common occurrence. Whether a...

Does Your Family Business Have a Succession Plan?
After leading his family’s boutique real estate development firm, Rohit Gera had to plan how the business would move forward without him. In this episode, Gera and Christina Wing explain...

The Importance of Prenups in Safeguarding Business Ownership
“Prenup” is often a fighting word when it comes to engaged couples (though the younger generation is starting to think differently). But when a family business is at stake, having...

The Gift of Family Stories
Consider sharing the stories of your family and your philanthropic journey as a gift to your family this holiday season. Share the heartfelt stories of what you care about, family...

