Why inheriting a fortune can tear a family apart - and how to stop it
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The episode discusses the challenges of inheriting wealth and features insights from financial expert Paul Burgon on how to manage family dynamics and avoid the 'third-generation curse'.
In this episode, we're joined by Paul Burgon, the Managing Partner and CIO of Lipman Burgon & Partners, who ranked #4 in the 2025 Barron's Top Adviser List. Burgon argues the biggest concern facing his clients is the “third-generation curse” - and he may just have the cure advisers are looking for. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Paul’s Career Journey 03:38 Growing to $3B AUM 06:40 Trust and Succession Model 08:23 Deep Client Relationships 09:38 Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality 12:23 Engaging Next Generation Clients 15:09 Real Client Challenges Today 17:20 Sudden Wealth Case Study 18:41 AI’s Impact on Advice 23:18 Oil Prices and Markets 📈 Stocks and ETFs Mentioned: Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) Investec Group (JSE: INP) ——— CPD Points: This episode is accredited for the following CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). 0.50 Total Hours Knowledge Requirements: Practice Management ( 0.50 hour ) | Legislated CPD Area: Client Care & Practice (0.50 hour) Complete the quiz here to claim your points. ——— Want more Basis Points? Sign up to the Basis Points email Join the…
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