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Study: Gain greater peace of mind and family harmony with a goals-driven approach to wealth management .

For many families, the past several years have provided a stark reminder of what is most important. From health challenges to upended school and work routines to relocation considerations, the year ahead is likely to have many rethinking their goals – and their wealth plans.

A goals-driven approach can offer quantifiable benefits as families seek to reassess and articulate the greater meaning of their wealth and shared visions across generations. In fact, new research of high net worth families conducted by the Northern Trust Institute underscores the value of a goals-driven approach.

diagram_1920px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart01 as likely to believe their children will make a positive impact with their wealth (89% vs. 46%) more confident their children are well prepared to manage wealth (75% vs. 28%) as likely to be concerned about family issues related to unresolved conflict (17% vs. 37%) 3x 2x Respondents who state their family has a clear picture of goals (versus those indicating their family does not have a clear picture of goals) are better positioned to successfully transfer wealth across generations. HALF
diagram_768px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart01 as likely to believe their children will make a positive impact with their wealth (89% vs. 46%) more confident their children are well prepared to manage wealth (75% vs. 28%) as likely to be concerned about family issues related to unresolved conflict (17% vs. 37%) 3x 2x Respondents who state their family has a clear picture of goals (versus those indicating their family does not have a clear picture of goals) are better positioned to successfully transfer wealth across generations. HALF
diagram_375px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart01 Respondents who state their family has a clear picture of goals (versus those indicating their family does not have a clear picture of goals) are better positioned to successfully transfer wealth across generations. HALF as likely to be concerned about family issues related to unresolved conflict (17% vs. 37%) more confident their children are well prepared to manage wealth (75% vs. 28%) 2x as likely to believe their children will make a positive impact with their wealth (89% vs. 46%) 3x
diagram_1920px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart02 Having a goals-driven plan in place gives families greater confidence in their ability to benefit the people and causes they care about most. 55 % 71 % 62 % 75 % will be able to support extended family members (vs. 49%) believe they will be able to leave a legacy (vs. 50%) say their wealth will help philanthropic causes important to them (vs. 41%) have strategies in place to minimize taxes (vs. 45%) Source: Survey of Northern Trust Wealth Management high net worth clients conducted August 2020 to September 2020.
diagram_768px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart02 Having a goals-driven plan in place gives families greater confidence in their ability to benefit the people and causes they care about most. 55 % 71 % 62 % 75 % will be able to support extended family members (vs. 49%) believe they will be able to leave a legacy (vs. 50%) say their wealth will help philanthropic causes important to them (vs. 41%) have strategies in place to minimize taxes (vs. 45%) Source: Survey of Northern Trust Wealth Management high net worth clients conducted August 2020 to September 2020.
diagram_375px_HNW_Research-GDWM-chart02 Having a goals-driven plan in place gives families greater confidence in their ability to benefit the people and causes they care about most. 75 % 71 % 62 % 55 % have strategies in place to minimize taxes (vs. 45%) believe they will be able to leave a legacy (vs. 50%) say their wealth will help philanthropic causes important to them (vs. 41%) will be able to support extended family members (vs. 49%) Source: Survey of Northern Trust Wealth Management high net worth clients conducted August 2020 to September 2020.

With Northern Trust’s approach to Goals Driven Wealth Management, we can help you achieve a clear view of your entire balance sheet – both what you have (assets), and what you want to achieve (goals). With this information, we model a range of scenarios, forecast future spending requirements and use data to identify decision points for action so you can move forward with confidence.

The past several years have, for many, resulted in a sharper focus on what is most important. As we look forward to a brighter future, there is no better time to build a plan driven by your goals.

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