private clients

Strategic Support for Families and Individuals Navigating Wealth, Purpose and Legacy

Strategic Advisory

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Families and private individuals with significant wealth face multi-layered decisions — from giving with impact to shaping governance, aligning family priorities, and making confident choices without overwhelm. I help you clarify intent, explore options and structure decisions so you can act with clarity and purpose.

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Define a philanthropic strategy grounded in values

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Facilate honest, productive family conversations

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Connect you with aligned organisations and advisers

Support next gen to find an authentic role

Areas of Support

I am often engaged to work quietly behind the scenes, helping families test ideas, explore structures and determine what is genuinely fit for purpose before making commitments.

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Strategic Counsel & Governance

  • Decision-making frameworks and governance rhythms

  • Clarifying roles, cadence and priorities

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Philanthropic Strategy

  • Focus, intent and giving approach

  • Guidance on structures and set-up pathways, in plain English

  • Administrative & operations support

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Committee, Trustee Meetings & Retreats

  • Secretariat & meeting facilitation

  • Curated speakers and site visits

  • Trusted introductions to aligned organisations, peers, and advisers

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Independent Research & Special Projects

  • Discreet exploration of options on your behalf

  • Conversations with advisers, providers & organisations

  • Clear summaries & recommendations, reducing noise

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Next-Generation Engagement

  • Coaching and mentorship

  • Facilitated family conversations

  • Supporting next gen to find an authentic role

Typical Engagements

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Strategy Session

90 Minutes

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Strategic Counsel

4 sessions over 4–6 months

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Family Session or Retreat

Half-day or Full-day

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Special Project

Short, defined scope

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Next Generation Mentorship

2–4 sessions

Why Choose Independent Consultancy

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I am not aligned to any product, provider or advisory firm. I do not sell financial products, manage funds or receive commissions or referral fees. This means my counsel — and any introductions I make — are independent, objective and always in your best interests.

Investigate options objectively

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Speak candidly with advisers and providers

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Accurate information rather than overwhelm

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Support families without commercial pressure or agenda

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I'd welcome a confidential conversation to understand your situation and explore how I might be of assistance.

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