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What Happens When Opportunity Knocks—But You Aren’t Looking to Sell?

George Jackoboice, Wingspan Operating Partner, reflects on his family’s decision to sell their fifth-generation business, balancing legacy with opportunity.

Wealth with Wisdom: Five Tips on Raising Children in a Legacy of Success

Five strategies to help children in business-owning families build character, independence, and a healthy relationship with wealth, ensuring they thrive.

Balancing Liquidity and Legacy: Lessons from Family Business Giants

This article offers insights on managing liquidity while preserving long-term legacy, with real-world lessons from Fairchild Semiconductor and Reliance Industries.

Contributed Content

Unlocking the Potential of Family Offices: A Call to Action

The rapid growth of family offices presents a unique opportunity to align investments with values and drive meaningful change. By leveraging their influence, they can shape outcomes that benefit both...

Crypto Investing for Family Offices: A Guide

As the crypto market rebounds in 2024, family offices are reconsidering their approach. This article covers key strategies for gaining exposure to cryptocurrency, from ETFs to funds, while highlighting the...

Blood, sweat and tiers: Achieving equitable ownership—Family Business Magazine

In this article in Family Business Magazine, Wingspan’s Maryann Bell delves into the key topic of enshrining meritocracy in a family enterprise by distinguishing between “blood equity” – the stake...

Media Appearances

Turning Failure into Growth: Christina Wing’s 2024 Book Recommendation

Christina Wing highlights Amy Edmondson’s "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well" as her top pick for Bloomberg’s 2024 Best Books, celebrating its insights on embracing failure as...

Engaging the Rising Generation: Investment Strategies for Family Offices

Wingspan's Justin Huang joined an FO PRO Expert Roundtable to share insights on fostering Rising Gen involvement in the family office through alternative investments.

Social Media Smarts: Guidelines for Family Offices

Wingspan Partner Maryann Bell shares why social media policies are crucial for family offices, emphasizing proactive guidelines, aligning online behavior with family values, and effectively addressing policy breaches to protect...

Multimedia

Talk It Out: How Rising Gens Can Tackle Their Toughest Talks

Wingspan Founder Christina Wing discusses practical strategies for Rising Gens to initiate and handle difficult conversations in family enterprises in a webinar with Family Business Magazine.

Unlocking Family Business Success: Succession Insights for the Rising Gen

Wingspan Partner Maryann Bell shares strategies for transitioning leadership to the Rising Gen in this insightful episode of Succession Stories with Laurie Barkman.

Christina Wing: The Art of Having Difficult Conversations in the Family Business

Christina Wing discusses why good listeners are key to fostering open communication and building a stronger family business.