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The episode discusses how advisors can assist affluent families in making informed, values-driven decisions about wealth management.

How can advisors play a more meaningful role in helping affluent families make informed, values-driven decisions? In his debut episode, Dimensional host Stephen de Man welcomes Dave Specht and Jeff Coyle to explore wealth management for highly affluent families. Dave is the Senior Fellow of the Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs, author of The Family Business Whisperer , and founder of Advising Generations. Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Libretto, and founder of Monograph Wealth. They discuss how advisors can move beyond portfolio management to guide families on the broader purpose and responsibilities of wealth. Key themes include optimizing the intent behind wealth, prioritizing thoughtful questions over technical expertise, and knowing when to engage specialists. The speakers also highlight the importance of engaging all family members in matters of business ownership, generational transitions, and wealth building. More from Jeff: Starting to Advise Ultra-Rich Clients? Don't Rebuild Your Firm, Just Rethink It The opinions expressed herein represent the personal views of the author and not necessarily those of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its affiliates, and they…

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