WASHINGTON — In the suites of family offices and wealth management firms across the United States, a quiet transformation is underway. For decades, charitable planning was treated primarily as a year-end administrative afterthought—a reactive scramble to offset capital gains tax or lower adjusted gross income before the December 31 deadline.…
CANNES, France — The luxury yachting world’s eyes are firmly fixed on the French Riviera as Ferretti Yachts officially debuts its highly anticipated, comprehensively updated Ferretti 720 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Measuring an impressive 73 feet, 10 inches (22.5 meters) overall, this refreshed iteration takes an already celebrated platform…
In the competitive landscape of modern luxury yachting, few brands have managed to disrupt the status quo as effectively as Bluegame, a subsidiary of the Sanlorenzo Group. With the official unveiling of the new BG64, the Italian shipbuilder has not only plugged a critical hole in its portfolio but has…
Since its inception in 2010, the Belgian independent watchmaker Ressence has acted as a provocateur in the world of high horology. Founded by industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, the brand did not simply seek to build a "better" watch; it sought to fundamentally redefine the dialogue between the user and the…
In the horological landscape, few lineages command as much respect as Seiko’s professional diving collection. Since the introduction of the brand’s first mechanical Prospex Diver with a GMT function in 2023, Seiko has been on a relentless mission to perfect this specific design architecture. The latest chapter in this story…
Australian luxury yacht builder Riviera has long occupied a unique position in the marine industry, sitting at the intersection of rugged, bluewater capability and high-end residential comfort. With the debut of the 645 SUV Series II, the Gold Coast-based manufacturer has signaled a new chapter for its flagship SUV model.…
For decades, the discourse surrounding high-net-worth philanthropy has been dominated by a false dichotomy: the Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) versus the Private Foundation (PF). Financial advisors and their ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients have historically viewed these two vehicles as competing options, forcing a choice between the administrative ease of a DAF and…
