{"id":1463,"date":"2021-07-09T14:47:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T18:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nepc.com\/private-wealth\/?post_type=newsroom&p=1463"},"modified":"2022-01-26T15:00:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T20:00:32","slug":"portland-business-journal-your-heirs-and-wealth-fostering-purpose","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.nepc.com\/private-wealth\/newsroom\/portland-business-journal-your-heirs-and-wealth-fostering-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Portland Business Journal: Your Heirs and Wealth – Fostering Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”911659″]Portland Business Journal posted NEPC Private Wealth consultant Kate Ball’s article on heirs & wealth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Family wealth brings security, opportunity and freedom from having to work to pay bills. But without the usual financial pressures, how do you teach your children about money, work and personal responsibility? How can you help them foster a sense of purpose?<\/p>\n

We work with many families, and while each family is unique, we\u2019ve found some successful techniques for helping prepare the next generation for the opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges of wealth. We want families to support these practices because having a sense of purpose is instrumental to finding success and happiness.<\/p>\n

Family fundamentals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s never easy to educate young people about money and the adult responsibilities that go with it. There are so many questions a family must face. How will the family\u2019s wealth impact the heir\u2019s personal sense of responsibility? What is the right age at which to introduce the next generation to their role within the family and family office? And importantly, how do you educate them about the complicated world of investing into which they have been born?<\/p>\n

Every family needs to plan for this challenge, because the stakes are high. The well-being of your children is most important, of course, but there\u2019s also the question of how your family\u2019s wealth will be put to use, and whether organizations you support can count on your family over the long term.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there\u2019s a simple 1-2-3 structure you can rely on to help put your heirs on the right path.<\/p>\n

1. Start with informal discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The abstract, long-term nature of wealth management is not a great fit for children under 15. But you can still help them by talking \u2013 informally \u2013 about the money issues your family faces. Get comfortable talking regularly about important money decisions and how you make them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Plan for formal education<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once your heirs reach their teens or early 20s, it\u2019s time to introduce some formal education about financial and investment issues. Though they may get some of this education from school and life experience, you should plan to guide this education yourself.<\/p>\n

3. Give them opportunities to practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once your children become young adults, help them practice their emerging decision-making skills by involving them in specific financial choices or conversations.<\/p>\n

Areas of focus<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Using these fundamentals, we believe the following three areas of focus are effective in fostering purpose.<\/p>\n

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Your advisor can help<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Look for an advisor to help educate your heirs and prepare them for future responsibilities. General financial literacy classes may not have the depth needed for wealthy families, so advisors can provide education sessions to cover wealth issues in more detail, including asset allocation and manager selection, as well as more advanced investment topics such as alternative assets.<\/p>\n

However, not every child has great enthusiasm for financial matters. Some may never be interested and, if that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s a good thing to know early.<\/p>\n

The nuances of each individual family can vary greatly, and there are many approaches to bringing up the next generation. But there are common areas of focus. By establishing and communicating your family\u2019s framing values, building a foundation of respect and appreciation for wealth, and taking education step by step, you can guide your heirs to successful stewardship of your family\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

NEPC provides investment advice to qualified individuals and families, as well as traditional institutional investors.\u00a0<\/em>Please reach out for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

NEPC<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is a private, employee-owned investment advisory firm founded in 1986. Our research-driven investment solutions are tailored to support your unique financial goals, constraints, beliefs and time horizons. As trusted and thoughtful stewards of capital, we measure our accomplishments by the success of our clients. Visit us at www.nepc.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Disclaimers and disclosures:<\/em><\/p>\n