New York, November 13, 2024 – Wealthspire Advisors LLC (“Wealthspire Advisors”), an NFP company and top-ranked1 independent registered investment adviser (RIA), continues to further broaden its family office services business with the launch of Art InSpired, an initiative focused on promoting art through investor education on the financial appreciation of art and collectibles, hosted and sponsored events, and art-focused thought leadership. This follows a year of strategic growth and enhanced resources for the firm’s family office services with the launch of Wealthspire Trust LLC, the addition of family office accounting services, and the expansion of a team of wealth strategy professionals who specialize in estate planning, wealth transfer, and taxation.
The Art InSpired initiative is a major focal point for Wealthspire Advisors in recognizing the importance clients and prospects attribute to diversifying their portfolios by purchasing art and collectibles. The initiative kicks off on November 13th with a hosted gallery event in New York City and continues with multiple sponsored art exhibitions and educational events across the U.S. in 2025. This will also include a content series that leverages Wealthspire’s podcast platform, advisor-authored articles and whitepapers, video profiles of artists and gallery owners, and promotional videos across the firm’s channels.
“Multi-generational families’ expectations are evolving beyond traditional wealth management – collecting and investing in art provides them with an opportunity to further diversify their portfolios,” said Mike LaMena, chief executive officer of Wealthspire Advisors. “Our people bring significant expertise in working with professional artists and established art collectors. We are proud to launch Art InSpired in partnership with an esteemed network of professional gallery owners, art advisors, and art and collectible experts.”
In addition to its November New York event, the firm is committed to supporting both up-and-coming and established artists and partnering with regional museums to raise awareness of the arts. The firm is collaborating with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in Westport, CT, to deliver a lecture series of educational webinars for art collectors and investors.
“A significant part of our work at Wealthspire Advisors is centered around community engagement, philanthropy, and legacy building for multi-generational families,” said Heather Flanagan, head of family office services and chair of the Wealthspire Trust board. "Supporting, collecting, and investing in art and artists is consistently a top interest for our families, and we are thrilled to create a platform that can help raise awareness and educate people about the intersection of art and finance."
Additional curated educational events and content are forthcoming throughout the year. To learn more, visit wealthspire.com/arts.
About Wealthspire Advisors
Wealthspire Advisors is an independent registered investment advisor that oversees, across its entities, $28.98 billion2 in assets under management, 24 offices in 13 states across the U.S., and more than 120 advisors. In 2024, the firm was recognized as a top RIA firm by Barron’s, Forbes/Shook, and Financial Advisor Magazine.1 Offering financial planning, investment management, family office, and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services, Wealthspire Advisors brings together experts in various aspects of wealth management to serve its clients. For more information, please visit www.wealthspire.com.
About NFP
NFP, an Aon company, is an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers helping companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. With colleagues across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland, they serve a diversity of clients, industries, and communities. Their global capabilities, specialized expertise and customized solutions span property and casualty insurance, benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory. Together, they put people first, prioritize partnerships and continuously advance a culture they’re proud of. Visit NFP.com to learn more.
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1 Barron’s Magazine – Top 100 RIA Firms – 2024 – Published in September 2024, based on data as of June 30, 2024. Forbes – America’s Top RIA Firms – 2024 – Ranking published October 2024, based on values as of March 31, 2024. Financial Advisor Magazine – Top Registered Investment Advisors – 2024 – Published July 12, 2024, based on data from December 2022-December 2023. For a full list of awards disclosures, please visit our website at https://www.wealthspire.com/privacy-policy/awards-disclosures/.
2 AUM as of 9/30/2024 for Wealthspire Advisors LLC and its subsidiaries.
