There’s a unique weight to this morning. Maybe it’s a summer internship, a part-time desk role during school, or the first full-time job after graduation. Whatever the case, your child just walked into your business—not as your son or daughter, but as a new team member. It was their first day. You feel it in your chest: pride, nostalgia, maybe
You’ve successfully sold your business. The transaction is complete, funds have been transferred, and the goal you’ve worked toward for years has finally materialized. By all conventional measures, this moment represents the pinnacle of entrepreneurial success. And yet, many business owners experience something unexpected: a sense of unsteadiness or disconnection. The freedom you anticipated might feel strangely hollow. The rhythm
The roots of the word “wealth” trace back to wela, Old English for “well-being.” It’s a telling origin—one that suggests wealth was never meant to be just financial. For families navigating succession, stewardship, and purpose, reclaiming that broader definition might be the most valuable inheritance of all. At Beacon Family Office with Assante Financial Management Ltd., we believe true wealth
We’re witnessing a subtle yet profound shift in how some of Canada’s most intentional families are thinking about their legacy. It’s no longer just about preparing your children to receive wealth. A growing number of families are positioning the rising generation—often the grandchildren—as stewards of legacy, while supporting their children in a different role altogether. A Family’s Turning Point Not
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Families that sustain wealth across generations share a defining quality. They place as much importance on knowledge and learning as they do on building financial assets. Money alone rarely sustains a family legacy. Instead, the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and shared purpose creates the foundation for lasting prosperity.
True ownership is fundamentally a felt experience. Consider a young adult who has grown up hearing they will inherit the family farm—a property representing generations of legacy. They may intellectually understand the situation for years, participating in operations and hearing stories of past harvests. Yet, the moment they sign the ownership documents, everything shifts. Suddenly, crop decisions affect family income,
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