In this episode, explore what it means to manage wealth effectively across generations. Whether you’re creating a new estate plan or rethinking an existing structure, wealth management is about more than tax strategy—it’s about aligning your financial assets with your personal values, goals and relationships.

Our guests bring a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Jack Terrill is an estate attorney who has spent decades helping families navigate complex legal structures and succession planning. Kate Gardner, a next-gen inheritor and leader of Magnify, shares how she’s approached her own wealth journey with purpose, stewardship and a commitment to personal growth. Together, they offer a 360-degree view of managing wealth in a way that empowers families today—and strengthens their legacy for tomorrow.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• (07:50) Goal setting and aligning wealth with your values
• (12:32) Understanding estate planning essentials
• (18:17) Choosing the Right Trustees
• (22:35) Structuring Gifts for Responsibility
• (28:04) Family office structure options

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