We speak with Mindy Dougherty Baiada, producing artistic director and founder of Music Theatre Philly, about her journey from performing on Broadway to creating a theater school and the inspiration behind her work.

In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we highlight several notable women business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators to watch in 2026, and pay homage to the achievements of women throughout 250 years of U.S. history. We also examine the benefits of spousal lifetime access trusts and discuss community and innovation in the theatre world with Mindy Dougherty Baiada.

This year’s list of women to watch highlights trailblazing leaders across various industries, exploring how they’re challenging the status quo, building the future, and creating lasting change through their work.

From gaining the right to vote to becoming self-made billionaires, women in the U.S. have made important strides toward financial success. As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, this infographic looks back on the women behind these historic milestones.

Ali Hutchinson and Stacia Kroetz look at spousal lifetime access trusts – an estate planning strategy that may be the right fit for individuals who wish to transfer assets to others during life, but who also want to maintain access to the funds.

BBH managing director Sinéad McIntosh, spoke recently to Aberdeen senior political analyst Lizzy Galbraith and BBH global head of market intelligence Adrian Whelan about some of the key financial, political, and regulatory trends currently shaping the asset management industry.

Senior Wealth Planner Stacia Kroetz addresses a common question we see clients wrestle with: Should I buy a house with my trust or other assets?

John Secor and Kyle Gordon examine attracting and retaining professional executives in a closely held business. They discuss both the “softer” areas of focus that lead to success in hiring and retaining executives, as well as short- and long-term compensation structures.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we review the business environment entering 2026, revisit the five Cs of credit, and learn about Tom Ripley’s journey from the Marine Corps to CEO of Ames Watson. We also discuss how U.S. history offers valuable lessons for today with author and historian Jon Meacham and explore how to attract and retain senior-level executives in a closely held business.

Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, explores what 250 years of U.S. history can teach us about progress vs. perfection and leadership in today’s politics, business environment, and society.