In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we explore how families can prepare for the great wealth transfer, navigate community property rules, and approach conversations about later-life care for aging parents. We also discuss innovation and legacy with Kristie Juster, CEO of Conair.

We sit down with Kristie Juster, CEO of Conair, to discuss how she balances legacy with innovation, and the importance of feedback as a leader and mentor.

When a once-independent parent begins to need care, families must navigate difficult practical and emotional decisions. Managing Directors Mike McGrann and Beth Milkovits outline steps for beginning the conversation.

Community property rules can offer valuable estate and tax planning benefits, but thoughtful planning is essential. Senior Wealth Planner Scott Bayer outlines key considerations for families who may live in, or may move to, a community property state.

We sit down with Mike McGrann from BBH’s Center for Family Business to discuss preparing the next generation for the largest wealth transfer in history and what readiness for this transition truly means.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.