Category: Blog

Fair Isn’t Equal: Aligning Ownership, Merit, and Governance in Family Business
What does “fair” really mean in a family business? Maryann Bell shares insights on navigating fairness vs. equality and building governance structures that align incentives, expectations, and legacy.
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When Private Capital Has a Conscience: What the La Perla Story Gets Right
Wingspan Partner Maryann Bell examines the story of La Perla, the iconic Italian lingerie brand that collapsed under a succession of short-horizon financial owners before being rescued by an American...
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How to Pitch a Family Office
Accessing family office capital requires more than a strong pitch. Wingspan's Hillary Sieber shares ten practical tips to help fundraisers identify the right opportunities, build relationships, and navigate a highly...
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The Quiet Erosion: How Consumption Compounds Against Family Wealth
Wealth rarely vanishes in a single generation. More often, it is gradually consumed as families expand and expectations rise. Understanding the compounding effect of consumption is critical for families who...
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The Potential of Tokenization in Family Offices
In an article contributed to Crain Currency, Wingspan’s Stacy Dick explores how tokenization could help family offices unlock liquidity, diversify more effectively, and rethink ownership — while reinforcing the need...
Letters of Wishes: Filling the Gaps Legal Documents Leave Behind
Legal documents define what should happen. A letter of wishes explains why. In this article, Maryann Bell examines how families can use letters of wishes to guide future decision-makers and...
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The Overlooked Side of Succession: Ownership
Wingspan's Christina Wing explains why succession planning must go beyond leadership transitions to include ownership readiness. If families want their enterprises to endure, the current generation must intentionally prepare the...
Looking Beyond the Résumé When Hiring for a Family Office
Wingspan Director Justin Huang shares his perspective on hiring for family offices, emphasizing why trust, alignment, and strong communication matter just as much as technical expertise.
Wingspan Wins a 2026 Private Asset Management Award
Wingspan Legacy Partners was recognized as Best Business Consulting Firm for Family Offices at the 2026 With Intelligence Private Asset Management Awards, honoring excellence across the global family office and...