An enduring legacy calls for preparation across the defining life moments that can shape a family’s financial future, from incapacity and insurance needs to the transition of your business and the stewardship future generations may assume. These areas often converge, with such connections reinforcing the value of thoughtful, comprehensive planning.
In this issue of Encompass by Commerce Trust, our private wealth management client leaders explore three essential areas of wealth planning.
PROTECTING YOUR WEALTH
- Strengthening Your Wealth Through Proactive Incapacity Planning
- Insurance Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
ALIGNING BUSINESS AND PERSONAL WEALTH
- When Your Business Is Part of Your Wealth Plan
- Comprehensive Exit Planning for High-Net-Worth Business Owners
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION
- The Conversations That Shape a Legacy
- More Than a Trust: Preparing the Next Generation for Wealth, Responsibility, and Stewardship
- Preparing Your Young Adult for Life's Next Chapter
Multigenerational planning to secure your legacy requires more than experience in any single discipline
Connect with us today to learn more about how Commerce Trust builds your relationship team with specialists that function as one cohesive unit focused on your family’s holistic wealth picture.
Led by your private client advisor or private banking relationship manager, your relationship is supported by dedicated, seasoned professionals in financial planning, trust and estate planning, investment management, banking, tax strategy 1, trust administration, and other specialized advice addressing privately held business ownership, real estate, and private markets.
1Commerce Trust does not provide tax advice unless engaged to do so.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and the opinions and other information in the commentary are as of September 23, 2026. This summary is intended to provide general information only and is reflective of the opinions of Commerce Trust. While Commerce may provide information or express opinions from time to time, such information or opinions are subject to change, are not offered as professional tax, insurance, or legal advice, and may not be relied on as such. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed.
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