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As wealth changes hands and new opportunities emerge, how will the global high-net-worth (HNW) population evolve? Discover the future of wealth.
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What countries are primed to support the future of wealth? Explore the 15-region ranking, measuring the key drivers and challenges for the high-net-worth population.
With more than six million, the U.S. ranks #1 for the largest population of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
The U.S. holds the highest share of women HNWIs at 34.4 percent.
North America holds the largest share of HNW Baby Boomers.
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The influence of affluence is changing — from local to global, and from one focused on returns to one founded on personal values.
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Despite a strong environment for wealth creation, Americans continue to struggle with a lack of confidence in their financial security.
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How younger Americans could spur a shift toward global investing.
Read moreOlder U.S. investors show less risk-tolerance than younger peers, with twice as many saying they will shift to less-risky investments over the next five years.
This risk aversion may partially explain the popularity of bonds and mutual funds among U.S. investors:
of U.S. investors also cite less affinity for real estate.
Coming of age in an era of stagnating wages, younger Americans more often think wealth is less easily attained or preserved today compared with a generation ago.
At the same time, however, younger Americans are more optimistic about the future:
For the right type of investor, alternatives can open the door to an optimized portfolio and creative ways to build value from your investments.
When first putting pen to paper, young professionals should think of a financial plan as a cushion, rather than a rigid framework for finances.
As adult children begin overseeing more of the family wealth, their views can diverge from those of the previous generations.
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