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.

Alternative Assets: From Private Equity to Passion Collections

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

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

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

Role of AI in Direct Investment

The Role Of Direct Investment Opportunities In The AI Revolution

By Tom Ruggie
Published on Forbes.com
September 16, 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