Category: Insights
Interpreting Intent: Why a Letter of Wishes Belongs Alongside a Trust
Maryann Bell's new STEP Journal article on how to draft a letter of wishes well, and what families should expect when they sit down with their advisor to create one.
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.
Bloomberg TV Spotlight: The Quiet Succession Crisis on Main Street
Wingspan Founder Christina Wing joins Bloomberg TV’s Wall Street Week to discuss what comes next for America’s small family businesses, at a moment when generational transitions could reshape Main Street...
Rethinking the Family Office: Lessons from the Front Lines
Christina Wing joins David Weisburd on the How I Invest podcast to share practical lessons from working with enterprising families around the world. From building a family office “top down”...
Webinar Recap: Finding Your People – How the Rising Gen Creates Support Networks
How can Rising Gens find the support they need? In this webinar moderated by Christina Wing, the conversation explores how mentorship, peer networks, and family dialogue can help Rising Gens...
Difficult Conversations in Family Businesses and Family Offices
Christina Wing joins The Mack Podcast to discuss why families avoid difficult conversations—and how addressing topics like succession, wealth, and roles can strengthen both relationships and enterprises.
Webinar: Empowering and Educating Rising Gen
Emine Sabancı Kamışlı, part of one of Türkiye’s most prominent business families, joins Christina Wing to discuss raising the Rising Gen and the importance of trust, communication, and meritocracy in...
Preserving a Father’s Legacy: Christina Wing and Ghassan Nuqul on the HBR Cold Call Podcast
Christina Wing and Ghassan Nuqul discuss legacy, resilience, and generational transition in one of Jordan’s most prominent family businesses on the HBR Cold Call podcast.
Family Dynasties: A Growing Force in M&A
Wingspan's Christina Wing shares insights on how family offices are leveraging patient capital and long-term strategies to drive M&A activity in a rapidly evolving landscape.
