Wealth of Ideas
Wealth of Ideas showcases articles by Destiny Family Office Founder and CEO Thomas Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® featured in industry-leading publications such as Kiplinger, Crain Currency, and on Forbes.com. Tom’s writings explore topics relevant to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families including estate and legacy planning, private investments, and the thoughtful integration of passion assets such as fine art, rare collectibles, and memorabilia into a family’s long-term legacy and wealth strategy.
Tom’s insights are grounded in decades of experience as an entrepreneur, wealth and investment advisor and avid collector. These articles are designed to share perspectives, raise important considerations, and help families think more holistically about the structure and stewardship of significant wealth.
Redefining Alternative Investing: How Thomas Ruggie Is Shaping the Future of Wealth Management
Thomas Ruggie Named 2025 Advisor of the Year in Alternative Investments. InvestmentNews Award Recognizes Exceptionalism in Wealth and Investment Management.
Investing In The Age Of AI: Lessons From The Dot-Com Era
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
April 25, 2025
The Most Newsworthy Developments Impacting Collectors
by Tom Ruggie,
Published in Crain Currency
Febuary 12, 2025
Founding Fortunes: The Power of Partnering with Entrepreneurial Advisors
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
October 23, 2024
Four Things to Know About Your Collectibles and Homeowners Insurance
by Tom Ruggie,
Published by Kiplinger
October 3, 2024
A Private Equity Fund Bought Your Accounting Firm: Now What?
By Thomas Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
Sept. 3, 2024
It’s Not Just Stuff: Ten Insider Tips For Managing Specialty Collections
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
June 5, 2024
Should You Invest in Hot Private Tech Companies?
By Tom Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
June 13, 2024
Wealth of Ideas features published articles authored by Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Destiny Family Office. These articles, appearing in respected publications such as Kiplinger and Forbes, reflect Tom’s perspective on topics that may be relevant to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families—ranging from alternative investments and estate considerations to planning for complex wealth structures.
Each piece represents educational content intended to share ideas, provide perspective, and encourage thoughtful discussion with a qualified advisor. The views expressed are those of the author and do not constitute personalized financial advice.
Redefining Alternative Investing: How Thomas Ruggie Is Shaping the Future of Wealth Management
Thomas Ruggie Named 2025 Advisor of the Year in Alternative Investments. InvestmentNews Award Recognizes Exceptionalism in Wealth and Investment Management.
Investing In The Age Of AI: Lessons From The Dot-Com Era
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
April 25, 2025
The Most Newsworthy Developments Impacting Collectors
by Tom Ruggie,
Published in Crain Currency
Febuary 12, 2025
Founding Fortunes: The Power of Partnering with Entrepreneurial Advisors
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
October 23, 2024
Four Things to Know About Your Collectibles and Homeowners Insurance
by Tom Ruggie,
Published by Kiplinger
October 3, 2024
A Private Equity Fund Bought Your Accounting Firm: Now What?
By Thomas Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
Sept. 3, 2024
It’s Not Just Stuff: Ten Insider Tips For Managing Specialty Collections
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
June 5, 2024
Should You Invest in Hot Private Tech Companies?
By Tom Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
June 13, 2024
Wealth of Ideas features published articles authored by Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Destiny Family Office. These articles, appearing in respected publications such as Kiplinger and Forbes, reflect Tom’s perspective on topics that may be relevant to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families—ranging from alternative investments and estate considerations to planning for complex wealth structures.
Each piece represents educational content intended to share ideas, provide perspective, and encourage thoughtful discussion with a qualified advisor. The views expressed are those of the author and do not constitute personalized financial advice.
Redefining Alternative Investing: How Thomas Ruggie Is Shaping the Future of Wealth Management
Thomas Ruggie Named 2025 Advisor of the Year in Alternative Investments. InvestmentNews Award Recognizes Exceptionalism in Wealth and Investment Management.
Investing In The Age Of AI: Lessons From The Dot-Com Era
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
April 25, 2025
The Most Newsworthy Developments Impacting Collectors
by Tom Ruggie,
Published in Crain Currency
Febuary 12, 2025
Founding Fortunes: The Power of Partnering with Entrepreneurial Advisors
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
October 23, 2024
Four Things to Know About Your Collectibles and Homeowners Insurance
by Tom Ruggie,
Published by Kiplinger
October 3, 2024
A Private Equity Fund Bought Your Accounting Firm: Now What?
By Thomas Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
Sept. 3, 2024
It’s Not Just Stuff: Ten Insider Tips For Managing Specialty Collections
By Tom Ruggie,
Published on Forbes.com,
June 5, 2024
Should You Invest in Hot Private Tech Companies?
By Tom Ruggie,
Published in Kiplinger,
June 13, 2024