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[Webinar] A Personal Board of Advisors: The Value of Peer Insight

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February 23, 2026

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Once you reach a certain level of success, it can be difficult to know where to turn to talk through what’s really on your mind. That can be especially true after a liquidity event, when new questions can surface—about wealth preservation, family dynamics, investment portfolios, and what the next chapter might look like.

Increasingly, UHNW individuals are looking to peer advisory groups to explore topics like these. In the below webinar recording, TIGER 21 Chairs Irina Baranov (Philadelphia), Elise Mitchell (Nashville), and Brian Pohl (London) discuss how these peer groups can become a personal “board of advisors” for making better decisions.

They also discuss why ultra-wealthy individuals and families are opening up their portfolios to their peers—and how examining their investments and finances in a group setting can uncover blind spots and build clarity for what comes next.

Webinar Agenda

30-Minute Discussion

Which peer advisory groups are designed for the questions you can’t ask friends, family, colleagues, or even advisors.
How much information is appropriate to share—and how to ensure you’re in a safe, confidential space before doing so.
What kind of benefits you should expect from an UHNW peer advisory group.
How you can benefit from opening up your entire portfolio—investments, income, expenses, etc.—to a trusted group of true peers.

15-Minute Q&A

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Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear how experienced peers can serve as a sounding board, sharing lived experiences. You’ll also hear real-world examples of the kinds of questions TIGER 21 Members ask—and the insights they receive in return.

If you’re considering whether a confidential peer group could strengthen your decision-making and broaden your perspective, we invite you to join us for this live conversation powered by TIGER 21.

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Panelists:

Moderator: Irina Baranov, TIGER 21 Chair, Philadelphia

Irina Baranov is the Chair of Philadelphia 02 and Philadelphia 03. She has extensive peer group experience as a Master Chair, speaker and faculty member of Vistage Worldwide. As a certified executive coach, she brings a deep commitment and passion for helping leaders create intentional lives and rewarding businesses. Prior to her coaching career, Irina was a successful marketing executive. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Coach Training Institute. She lives in Media, PA but travels the world for both business and pleasure.

Elise Mitchell, TIGER 21 Chair, Nashville

Elise Mitchell is a Member-turned-Chair of Nashville 03. She is a seasoned CEO and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience guiding leaders and their companies through complex business challenges. Elise is a three-time founder – most notably of Mitchell Communications Group, a top 10 fastest-growing PR firm globally and a two-time Inc. 500/5000 company. In addition to her work as a TIGER 21 chair, Elise is an executive coach and business consultant. She leverages her high-growth expertise to advise clients who are navigating change and accelerating growth, strengthen leadership team performance, and serve as an independent board director. She is also founding board chair of Endeavor Heartland and serves on the board of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

Brian Pohl, TIGER 21 Chair, London

Brian Pohl is Chair of London 01 and Global 03. He is a hands-on leader in business, with a specialized focus on the business of wine and is working towards a Master of Wine. As a principal investor he has successfully re-structured a variety of underperforming or distressed companies, ranging from media to manufacturing, and was CEO of a listed venture capital fund. He is active in YPO WPO, serving in leadership positions in YPO’s Deal Network, chairing networks, events and multi-day retreats in Russia, Switzerland, Canada, the EU and the UK. Pohl was raised in Alberta, Canada and studied at the University of Alberta (B.Sc. 1988, MBA 1990) and later at London Business School in the UK (M.Sc. Finance 1999). He gives back by serving on the schools’ Advisory Council and International Alumni Board. Pohl lives in Cambridge (UK).