We sat down with Mary Jo Palermo, Partner in the Private Client Practice at Cambridge Associates, to discuss the unique journey of founders as they transition from building businesses to building enduring legacies. Over a 35 year career investing alongside founders—both within global institutional frameworks and in private wealth and family office settings—Mary Jo has […]
February 2026
At our NextGen Leaders Connect event, rising-generation family members gathered for discussions about wealth management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy. We were joined by an incredible group of guest speakers who shared insights from their careers, and talked openly about their experiences as wealth creators and inheritors. Download the full report for advice from our panel […]
February 2026
Private investors and wealthy families face distinct portfolio management complexities. Our latest paper details how we build and manage portfolios to meet each private client’s long-term goals.
June 2025
Direct investments are often the first point of entry into private investments (PI) for wealthy families. In building out their direct portfolios, many families invest exclusively in a particular region, industry, or business sector. Similarly, entrepreneurial families with highly cash-generative operating businesses—or those who have recently sold a business—may have portfolios that are narrower in […]
July 2024
For private investors, the diversification offered by private funds—across sectors, geographies, and investment stages—can be a powerful tool for enhancing investment performance. Elisabeth Lind, Managing Director in the Private Client Practice, discusses how a carefully constructed funds portfolio can complement an existing direct investments strategy while significantly expanding the opportunity set.
July 2024
Many families who have succeeded in building wealth or experienced a major liquidity event find themselves in uncharted territory. This includes families who are thinking through how to separate the management of their finances and investments from those of their company, as well as those who have recently sold a business. In some cases, a […]
June 2024
Today, private investors and wealthy families are facing uncertainties related to economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and private investment exit opportunities. Yet, these same market challenges are serving as tailwinds for certain asset classes, including private credit. In today’s environment, we believe private credit can deliver attractive returns, supported by a strong foundation in protected […]
May 2024
Unsteady markets can cause unexpected liquidity demands and impede, or even undo, hard-earned long-term portfolio growth. Stress testing your portfolio can help avoid the unexpected sale of assets and may enable you to take advantage of opportunities during market downturns. Adam Barber, Senior Investment Director in the Private Client Practice, explains how—and why—a portfolio stress […]
May 2024
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