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.
The Met Opera May Sell Its Iconic Paintings. Is it a Good Investment?
Published on Kiplinger.com
January 28, 2026
Alternative Assets: From Private Equity to Passion Collections
By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
December 23, 2025
Why Alternatives Belong in a Well-Built Portfolio
By Tom Ruggie
Published on InvestmentNews.com
December 9, 2025
Mr. Wonderful’s Wonderful New Source of Return: a Record-Setting Sports Card
By Tom Ruggie
Published on InvestmentNews.com
November 11, 2025
The Calm Investor’s Guide To Allocating Alternative Investments
By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
November 5, 2025
Investing in AI: Public vs private investments
By Tom Ruggie
Published on InvestmentNews.com
September 11, 2025
Private Equity In Your 401(k)? What This Means For Retirement Savers
By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
September 25, 2025
The Role Of Direct Investment Opportunities In The AI Revolution
By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
September 16, 2025
Family Office Learnings From This Year’s Most Noteworthy Collectible Sales
By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
July 21, 2025
Redefining Alternative Investing: How Thomas Ruggie Is Shaping the Future of Wealth Management
Thomas Ruggie Named InvestmentNews 2025 & 2026 Advisor of the Year – Alternative Investments. InvestmentNews Award Recognizes Exceptionalism in Traditional and Alternative 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











