by Thomas M. Kostigen
He's best known for his serpentine tongue and devilish makeup, but Gene Simmons is a dead serious businessman.
by John Gittelsohn and Oshrat Carmiel
Billionaires from Russia and other emerging markets are cementing their new wealth status by buying up high-priced U.S. mansions.
by Russ Alan Prince
The Forbes Family Trust multifamily office looks for clients with whom it can develop strong, long-term relationships.
"Everyone has to click," firm President Keith Bloomfield says.
by Caren Chesler
Family businesses-no matter how well known-rarely succeed past the third generation.
by Hugh R. Lamle
Advisors shouldn't get complacent about hedging against inflation in their clients' portfolios.
by Hannah Shaw Grove and David Friedman
The more you know about clients and prospects, the more proactive and precise you can be when pursuing new business.
by Russ Alan Prince and Bruce H. Rogers
The answer depends not only on your skills and background, but also on what clients and potential clients perceive you to be.
by
Karen DeMasters
The high-end wedding business is thriving despite the sputtering economy, with some lavish affairs costing $15 million or more.
by Michael S. Fischer
Baceline Investments specializes in finding 'diamond' commercial properties in Middle America.
by Frederik Balfour
Since it eliminated wine duties three years ago, Hong Kong has become host to more than 15 wine vaults.
by Leila B. Boulton
Do hedge funds add value? That's what some advisors are asking in light of the industry's high fees and poor performance in recent years.
by Hannah Shaw Grove
Editor's Note
by Seth Lubove
High-profile investors are pouring money into farmland, whose returns have trounced those of equities in recent years.
by Russ Alan Prince
After The Facts
by Miguel Forbes
Contrary to popular belief, networking isn't about knowing a lot of people-it's about knowing the right people.
by Caren Chesler
Many wealthy Americans, it turns out, are more fixated on spending and giving away their wealth than making sure their kids get a big inheritance.
by Craig Copetas
Business executives from around the world visit the Gladiator School of Rome each year to make like Spartacus and fight each other to the (make-believe) death.
by Scott Reyburn
The masterpiece by Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries was uncovered during a routine property valuation.
