
Aaron Nichols
Awards and Industry Recognition

Forbes
Welcome
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If you have encountered a key crossroad in your financial life—selling a business, diversifying a concentrated position, preparing a timeline for retirement, or transferring wealth to the next generation—you know the value of practical experience. I believe my team and I have the insights and knowledge to guide high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients in navigating these decisions.
I have worked in wealth management since 1997. During that period, I sold a family business, heightening my ability to anticipate the issues involved. Business owners and entrepreneurs look to me and my team to orchestrate complex transactions—before, during, and after a liquidity event. I appreciate the time-sensitive nature of these transitions. Clients look to me for empathetic leadership and reliable advice, walking with them through inflection points in their lives and wealth.
An integrated perspective
When wealth takes on a certain scale, its complexity is not linear – it's exponential. My team and I are skilled at clarifying client goals and suggesting a more efficient path forward. We offer a tax-sensitive approach to investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving. Creative thinkers, we enjoy designing innovative approaches to intricate issues, helping clients move forward with confidence.
Clients look to us for complementary offerings that reflect their hierarchy of objectives:
- Wealth planning
- Goals-based investment management
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Pre-liquidity-event planning
- Generational wealth transfer
- Family engagement and governance
Enduring relationships built on trust
Client referrals are our primary source of new relationships—an honor that spurs our desire to exceed expectations. We believe clients appreciate the structure and organization we bring to their financial lives, as well as our heartfelt service ethic. We're gratified to have made a difference in people's lives for the better.
Our client relationships tend to be deep and enduring—often spanning multiple generations. Clients point to the perspective we provide, the confidence we inspire, and the resolve we demonstrate in pursuing their needs. We savor the opportunity to serve as a "safe harbor in the storm" during life's challenges. Many of our client relationships develop into lasting friendships—a dynamic that inspires our continuing enthusiasm for our work.
Meet Our Team
Insights

Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 17, 2026Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read Now
Insight 4: Initiate interdependent ‘pillars’ separating family and business governance
July 17, 2026Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read Now
AI use is exploding. So are the bills.
July 17, 2026As artificial intelligence (AI) handles more complex work, usage can outpace budgets. We flag signals to watch – from token price inflation to AI model competition – and the investment implications.Read Now
What to consider when you’re considering alternative investments
July 15, 2026Prioritizing due diligence and manager selection can be key to building an allocation to alternatives that enhances your portfolio’s diversification and outperformance potential.Read Now
AI scams, deepfakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 15, 2026Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read Now
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: ‘Prices are too high.’ Will there be a rate cut at the next Fed meeting? Here’s what to expect
July 15, 2026Kevin Warsh has been vocal in recent weeks that prices are higher than they should be. As the July Fed meeting approaches, here’s what investors can consider when assessing possible interest rate moves.Read Now
Creating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
July 15, 2026As you and your child prepare for this important next chapter, consider crafting a meaningful, celebratory send-off ritual that reflects your family’s values and hopes for the future.Read Now
The 2026 US labor market is ‘not collapsing’: Jobs, unemployment, wage growth and hiring trends so far
July 14, 2026Recent jobs reports in 2026 showed slower payroll gains and falling participation, despite low unemployment. See what wages, JOLTS openings and Fed-watch indicators mean for workers, employers and investors.Read Now
2026 plan participant survey findings
July 14, 2026Our eighth defined contribution (DC) plan participant survey findings explore insights on how participants are interacting with their plans, what they value in plan design and how they are approaching retirement.Read Now
Insight 3: The culture shift from paternalism to partnership
July 17, 2026Developing a new, collaborative culture as leadership shifts from founder to successor is a key attribute of successful generative families.Read Now
Insight 4: Initiate interdependent ‘pillars’ separating family and business governance
July 17, 2026Establishing defined groups to organize family activities and learning can be just as valuable as business governance.Read Now
AI use is exploding. So are the bills.
July 17, 2026As artificial intelligence (AI) handles more complex work, usage can outpace budgets. We flag signals to watch – from token price inflation to AI model competition – and the investment implications.Read Now
What to consider when you’re considering alternative investments
July 15, 2026Prioritizing due diligence and manager selection can be key to building an allocation to alternatives that enhances your portfolio’s diversification and outperformance potential.Read Now
AI scams, deepfakes, impersonations … oh my!
July 15, 2026Scammers are enhancing their impersonation efforts, including leveraging AI. Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself.Read Now
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: ‘Prices are too high.’ Will there be a rate cut at the next Fed meeting? Here’s what to expect
July 15, 2026Kevin Warsh has been vocal in recent weeks that prices are higher than they should be. As the July Fed meeting approaches, here’s what investors can consider when assessing possible interest rate moves.Read Now
Creating meaning in the send-off: A guide for families with college-bound children
July 15, 2026As you and your child prepare for this important next chapter, consider crafting a meaningful, celebratory send-off ritual that reflects your family’s values and hopes for the future.Read Now
The 2026 US labor market is ‘not collapsing’: Jobs, unemployment, wage growth and hiring trends so far
July 14, 2026Recent jobs reports in 2026 showed slower payroll gains and falling participation, despite low unemployment. See what wages, JOLTS openings and Fed-watch indicators mean for workers, employers and investors.Read Now
2026 plan participant survey findings
July 14, 2026Our eighth defined contribution (DC) plan participant survey findings explore insights on how participants are interacting with their plans, what they value in plan design and how they are approaching retirement.Read Now


