Peer Power in the Heartland: Startland News Features TIGER 21 Expansion in Kansas City 

As the number of wealth creators rises across the Midwest, TIGER 21 is expanding its presence with a second TIGER 21 Group launching in Kansas City. Led by seasoned investor and five-time founder Heidi Lehmann, the new Group will unite a curated mix of ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs and investors from cities including Omaha, Wichita, Tulsa, and Fayetteville. This upcoming Group launch was featured in a Startland News article by Haines Eason. 

“Kansas City is becoming a hub,” said Heidi. “But it’s more than geography. It’s about bringing together the right mix of experience, perspective, and purpose.” 

This expansion reflects a growing need among wealth creators for trusted, objective guidance on preserving wealth, navigating family dynamics, and planning for legacy – the kinds of conversations traditional networks simply can’t provide.  

With more than $200B in collective assets under management, TIGER 21 is the world’s leading peer membership organization for UHNW individuals. Members meet monthly in confidential, highly curated settings to navigate complex questions around wealth, family, legacy, and purpose.  

At the core of each group is TIGER 21’s signature Portfolio Defense, a deeply personal experience where Members present their full financial and receive thoughtful, strategic feedback on everything from asset allocation to succession planning.  

“That vulnerability is what makes the Group so strong. It’s the glue that holds it together,” said Joe Kessinger, who has served as the Chair of the first Kansas City Group since it launched two years ago. TIGER 21’s global footprint now spans over 50 cities, and Kansas City is a natural fit. Its entrepreneurial energy and growing concentration of wealth creators makes it ideal for TIGER 21’s model of peer-driven growth: 

• Invite-only peer groups of 12 to 15 wealth creators 
• Confidential, trust-based peer exchange 
• Access to global Members, thematic networks, and cross-market insights 
• A culture rooted in honesty, learning, and contribution 

As Heidi’s new Kansas City Group prepares for launch, the focus is on the fit: Members with a qualifying net worth of $20M or more, a willingness to engage deeply, and a shared commitment to building something greater than themselves.  

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