Wealth Partners
The Beach DuPont Team
About The Beach DuPont Team
A personalized approach to wealth, guided by experience
At the heart of our practice is a commitment to understanding your life, your goals, and your vision for the future. Mark and Rick take the time to get to know what truly matters to you— your family, your aspirations, and your legacy.
We help you organize your financial life into three key strategies:
- Liquidity: To provide cash flow for short-term needs
- Longevity: To support long-term financial goals
- Legacy: To help shape the impact you want to leave for future generations
Who we serve
Multigenerational families
Managing wealth across generations takes more than financial expertise— it requires insight into family dynamics, clear communication, and longterm vision. Mark and Rick provide tailored advice for:
- Wealth preservation strategies
- Estate planning that aligns with family goals
- Family governance and rising generation education
- Legacy and philanthropic planning
Founders and business owners
Whether you're building a company, planning an exit, or thinking about succession, we understand the unique challenges business owners face. Our team offers personalized strategies to help you move forward confidently:
- Pre- and post-sale liquidity strategies
- Business succession planning
- Access to J.P. Morgan financing and strategic advice
- Tax and estate planning support
Corporate executives
Executives face complex financial decisions—from equity compensation to liquidity events. Mark and Rick work with you to make the most of your opportunities while managing risk and navigating transitions:
- Equity awards and stock option management
- Short- and long-term liquidity planning
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Guidance through major life and career changes
Let's start the conversation
Every client relationship begins with a conversation—about your values, your goals, and your vision. Reach out to Mark and Rick to learn how our experience and approach can help bring clarity and confidence to your financial life.
Meet Our Team
Insights
Family Legacy
Make philanthropy a family affair
October 7, 2026Explore ways to engage younger generations in philanthropy – and make giving a family tradition.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Oil prices in 2026: How are WTI crude and Brent crude performing so far this year? Why does it matter for investors?
October 7, 2026Oil prices have been high in 2026 as supply risks and demand expectations collided. Learn what’s driving WTI and Brent crude – and why oil matters for inflation, rates and markets.Read Now
Retirement
Why a 401(k) and high-yield savings account may not be enough
October 6, 2026Maxing out your 401(k) contributions is a good start, but long-term investing shouldn’t stop there. Learn more here.Read Now
Investing
Securities-based lending strategies: Understanding fixed vs. floating rates
October 6, 2026While promotional offers may let you lock in seemingly attractive rates on loans against your portfolio, it’s important to consider all the conditions beyond just the headline rate.Read Now
Markets and Economy
A calm index, a restless market
October 2, 2026As stocks and bonds increasingly move in sync, the headline rally can hide a quiet repricing. We explore why dispersion is back.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Which industries are most affected by Fed rate hikes?
October 1, 2026When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, borrowing costs, customer demand and valuations across industries may be impacted, from real estate and small businesses to AI data centers.Read Now
Markets and Economy
Data centers meet democracy: The backlash to the AI buildout
October 1, 2026As U.S. congressional elections approach, rising electricity prices have elevated data center oversight as a rare bipartisan issue.Read Now
Retirement
How an annuity can help you plan for retirement
September 30, 2026As you approach retirement, you may be wondering what the next steps are for your investments. An annuity may help support retirement by providing a steady and predictable income stream.Read Now
Markets and Economy
One economy, two markets, one message
September 25, 2026Rate volatility is back, but equities are taking higher yields in stride, often treating them as a growth signal rather than a stress flare.Read NowFamily Legacy
Make philanthropy a family affair
October 7, 2026Explore ways to engage younger generations in philanthropy – and make giving a family tradition.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Oil prices in 2026: How are WTI crude and Brent crude performing so far this year? Why does it matter for investors?
October 7, 2026Oil prices have been high in 2026 as supply risks and demand expectations collided. Learn what’s driving WTI and Brent crude – and why oil matters for inflation, rates and markets.Read NowRetirement
Why a 401(k) and high-yield savings account may not be enough
October 6, 2026Maxing out your 401(k) contributions is a good start, but long-term investing shouldn’t stop there. Learn more here.Read NowInvesting
Securities-based lending strategies: Understanding fixed vs. floating rates
October 6, 2026While promotional offers may let you lock in seemingly attractive rates on loans against your portfolio, it’s important to consider all the conditions beyond just the headline rate.Read NowMarkets and Economy
A calm index, a restless market
October 2, 2026As stocks and bonds increasingly move in sync, the headline rally can hide a quiet repricing. We explore why dispersion is back.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Which industries are most affected by Fed rate hikes?
October 1, 2026When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, borrowing costs, customer demand and valuations across industries may be impacted, from real estate and small businesses to AI data centers.Read NowMarkets and Economy
Data centers meet democracy: The backlash to the AI buildout
October 1, 2026As U.S. congressional elections approach, rising electricity prices have elevated data center oversight as a rare bipartisan issue.Read NowRetirement
How an annuity can help you plan for retirement
September 30, 2026As you approach retirement, you may be wondering what the next steps are for your investments. An annuity may help support retirement by providing a steady and predictable income stream.Read NowMarkets and Economy
One economy, two markets, one message
September 25, 2026Rate volatility is back, but equities are taking higher yields in stride, often treating them as a growth signal rather than a stress flare.Read Now
Personalized guidance begins with a conversation.
Access the firm-wide capabilities of a global financial leader at your side. Take the next step to unlock new opportunities that align with your financial goals.