Investing
June 7, 2017
In the first quarter of 2017, TIGER 21 Members’ asset allocation to hedge funds reached a new low of 5 percent, less than half the 12 percent allocation back in 2007. So what is going on here? Are TIGER 21 Members simply finding more attract...
Investing
June 5, 2017
The investing habits of the rich aren’t all that different from the investing habits of the rest of us. Sure, millionaires have the means to access exotic investments — and some certainly do — but it turns out the favorite place ...
Investing
June 2, 2017
Advisory professionals face a wide range of challenges in the course of building and running their practices. Some of the most pressing, especially for advisors whose income is directly proportionate to their assets under management, are related t...
Investing
May 31, 2017
It seems that in this world of constant Trump-watching some of Wall Street’s recent foibles have gone unnoticed. Allow me to keep you up to speed. The mood on Wall Street right now, especially in hedge fund land where beating the market is p...
Investing
May 30, 2017
Most millionaires aren’t born rich. During his three decades researching the wealthy, Thomas J. Stanley, co-author of “The Millionaire Next Door,” consistently found that between 80% and 85% of all millionaires are self-made. Som...
Investing
May 30, 2017
The long-suffering retailer posted results that were less bad than expected, which is what passes for a win these days for Eddie Lampert’s firm. This is what passes for good news for Eddie Lamert. Shares of Sears Holdings surged 13.5 percent...
Investing
May 24, 2017
TIGER 21 recently had a conversation among Members about making an impact through philanthropy. Naturally, TIGER 21 Members are thoroughly familiar with making generous donations to worthy causes, but this recent presentation focused on an action ...
Investing
May 22, 2017
Vicki and Ron Weiner have talked with their two daughters about the wealth they will inherit. “The thought of being left all of this money is outside of their frame of reference,” Mr. Weiner said. Credit Alex wroblewski for The New Yor...
Investing
May 10, 2017
TIGER 21’s Founder, Michael Sonnenfeldt, appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch to discuss recent asset allocation trends based on TIGER 21 Members’ Quarterly Asset Allocation Survey, primarily the increase in allocation to Real Estate. ...
Lifestyle
May 3, 2017
45 TIGER 21 Members recently returned from an extraordinary trip to Cuba where they indulged in the local food, art, and music of the Caribbean Island nation. From the moment they stepped off their private charter jets, Members were transported t...
Investing
April 26, 2017
The most recent TIGER 21 Member Favorites Survey showed some investment tendencies which on the surface might seem inconsistent with the take-charge personality of entrepreneurs, but, on closer examination, represent a sound approach to diversific...
Investing
April 19, 2017
The TIGER 21 Chair Spotlight introduces you to the remarkable people that make up the TIGER 21 community. This week, meet Jeff Hays, TIGER 21 Nashville Chair. Jeff Hays TIGER 21 Chair, Nashville What made you decide to become a TIGER 21 Chair? Wh...