Our Philosophy
Wealth is held for a purpose, and for a long time.
Principles
Five convictions we hold to.
- I
Purpose before portfolio
We agree what the capital must do before we decide where it should be invested. A clear purpose makes difficult decisions easier.
- II
Measured in decades
We judge our work over the lifetime of a family, not the length of a quarter. That allows us to stay calm when markets are not.
- III
Fewer, better decisions
Activity is not the same as progress. We prefer a small number of well considered choices to constant movement.
- IV
Plain speaking
We explain what we recommend, why we recommend it and what it costs, in language every member of the family can follow.
- V
The family, not only the fortune
Capital rarely lasts unless the family around it is prepared, informed and able to agree. We give that as much attention as the investments.
The best decisions for a family are often the ones that look unremarkable at the time.
On restraint
Small things, painted with great care.
The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius is barely larger than a sheet of paper. It hangs in the Mauritshuis, a short walk from the Hofvijver, and people travel from across the world to stand in front of it.
We think of it often. Good stewardship is rarely grand. It is made of many small, careful decisions, each one done properly.
By introduction
If this way of thinking feels familiar, let us talk.
Tell us a little about your family and what you would like to put in order. We will listen, ask a few careful questions, and tell you honestly whether we are the right office for you.