About

Award-Winning Expertise

Teresa Leigh has worked with HNW clients for over 39 years.

Founded in 2005, Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office is small boutique company, nationally recognized as the preeminent subject matter expert on problem solving the staffing and service provider needs for high-net worth (HNW) clients and family offices.

Recent accolades include; advising faculty member of the UNHW Institute of New York.

Winning the 2018 Best in the Industry Award for Outstanding Outsource Solution Provider from the Family Wealth Alliance, and winning awards for Best Lifestyle Firm for High Net Worth Clients by Private Asset Management in 2017 and 2015.

Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office is often quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Institutional Investor, The New York Times, and Worth Magazine.

Providing service to our clients and their families nationwide.

2025

March
The UHNW Institute
Successful Components of Hiring
By Teresa Leigh, Hosted by Russ Haworth

May
The UHNW Institute
The Complexities of Elder Care Within UHNW Families
By Teresa Leigh, Hosted By Russ Haworth
May 12th 2025

September
The UHNW Institute
Single Family Office Steering Committee
Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office
September 19, 2025

October
Family Office Exchange
Securing In-Home Elder Care Solutions for Family Members
with Teresa Leigh
October 23, 2025

2023

July
Teresa Leigh Household Risk Management (TLHRM)
Announces a change to
Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office (TLHFO)

September
Billionaire Client #10

September
“The Looming Crisis In The Single-Family Office World”
Crain Currency authored by Teresa Leigh

2022

2020

April
Speaker: “How Does the Pandemic Increase Other Forms of Client Risk”
AIG

May
Speaker: “Client Retention During a Pandemic Case Study”
CIPC Conference

October
“Preventing a Staff Infection”
Wall Street Journal

October
Speaker: “Property Management: What to Know and Whom to Call”
Family Wealth Alliance

2019

January
UHNW Institute
Founding Advisory Board and Faculty Member
Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office
January 15, 2019

March
Founding Faculty Member
Advisory Board
Ultra High Net Worth Institute
New York, NY

April
Speaker: “Connecting the High Risk of Employing Domestics and In-Home Elder Care”
CIPC
Nashville, TN

Billionaire Client #8

September
Case Study: Charles and Kathleen: In-Home Care Risk
TLHRM

September
Case Study: Mr. Garfield: The High Cost of Employee Turnover
TLHRM

2018

May
Speaker: “High Net Worth Outsource Solution Provider”
Family Wealth Alliance Conference
Atlanta, GA

AWARDS
Winner: Best of the Decade: Best Outsource Solution Provider
Best Security and Risk Solution Provider: Nomination
Family Wealth Alliance
Chicago, IL

2017

AWARDS
Winner: Best Lifestyle Firm for High-Net-Worth Clients
Private Asset Managment
New York, New York

Billionaire Client #7

2016

“Security Risks Ultra-Wealthy Underestimate: How to Train Your Staff and Travel Safely”
Worth Magazine

Billionaire Client #6

Speaker: “Lifestyle Risks of High-Net-Worth Families”
PRMA Private Risk Management Association
New York, NY

AWARDS
Best Lifestyle Firm for HNW clients: Nomination
Private Asset Management
New York, New York

2015

March
“Should Your Housekeeper Be Bonded and Insured?”
Insurance.com

November
Speaker: “The HNW Client and the High Risk of Employing Household & Property Staff”
PRMA Private Risk Management Association
Atlanta, GA

AWARDS
Winner: Best Lifestyle Firm for HNW Clients
Private Asset Management

Family Office Specialty Services: Nomination
Family Office Review

2014

Billionaire Client #5

November
Speaker: Partners Meeting: “Navigating UHNW Relationships”
Family Wealth
Scottsdale, AZ

December
“Security Risks Get Wealthy Families’ Attention”
Wall Street Journal

AWARDS
Best Multi Family Office Service Provider: Nomination
Best Single Family Office Service Provider: Nomination
Best Lifestyle Firm: Nomination
Private Asset Management

2013

January
“Domestic Workers Employment Rights”
CNBC

AWARDS
Best of the Decade Award For Security and Risk Management: Nomination
Family Wealth Alliance

Best Single Family Office Service Provider: Nomination
Best Family Office Service Provider for Client Services: Nomination
Private Asset Management

2012

January
“Expert Advice: Lifestyle”
Worth Magazine

February
“Keeping in Line”
Family Office Review

November
“Welcome to Downtown Abbey”
New York Post

AWARDS
Best Family Office Service Provider-Client Services: Runner Up
Best Single Family Office Service Provider: Nomination
Private Asset Management
New York

2011

May
Speaker: “Unknown Risk When Hiring Domestic Employees”
Family Wealth Alliance Spring Event
Chicago, IL

May
“Does Home Insurance Cover Household Staff?”
Bankrate.com

August
“Ask the Experts”
Private Asset Management Magazine

September
“Ask Teresa”
Family Office Review

October
“How the Rich Get It Right”
Investments & Wealth Monitor

November
Speaker: “Security and Safety for the HNW Individual”
Private Asset Management Fall Event
New York, NY

December
“Safety Precautions For Home and Business”
Family Office Magazine

December
“Expert Advice: Lifestyle”
Worth Magazine

2010

January
“6 Questions for Your Executive Assistant”
Worth Magazine

March
Speaker: “UHNW Risk and Domestic Employees”
Family Wealth Alliance
Chicago, IL

Billionaire Client #4

August
Speaker: Rookie Camp Player Transition
National Basketball Association (NBA)
New York

August
“The CraigsList Syndrome” by Teresa Leigh
Private Asset Management Magazine

October
Educational Presentation
Speaker Sport Agent and Management Symposium
New York

2009

January
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
New York, NY

Billionaire Client #3

February
Speaker: Private Banking World Conference
Paradise Island, Bahamas

March
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Washington, DC

March
Keynote Speaker: HUB International Broker Conference
Dallas, TX

March
White Paper: “The Domestic Staffing Cycle: From Hiring to Firing”
HUB International Personal Insurance

April
Speaker: “Household Employees and Risk”
Family Wealth Alliance
Chicago, IL

April
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Houston, TX

April
Speaker: “Threshold Risk for HNW Families”
Family Wealth Partners
Scottsdale, AZ

May
Speaker: Financial Executives Forum
FOX Family Office Exchange
Chicago, IL

May
Speaker: “Identifying Household and Employee Risk”
Investor Spring Forum
Institute for Private Investors (IPI)
New York, NY

August
Speaker: Rookie Camp Player Transition
National Basketball Association (NBA)
New York, NY

2008

March
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Las Vegas, NV

March
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Denver, CO

April
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Chicago, IL

Billionaire Client # 2

May
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Chicago, IL

May
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Whitehouse Station, NJ

June
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
White Plains, NY

June
“Who’s on Your Client’s Payroll?”
Financial Advisor Magazine

July
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Tampa, FL

September
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Minneapolis, MN

September
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Long Island, NY

September
Speaker: Ninth Annual LIDO Family Office Wealth Conference
Laguna Beach, CA

September
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
San Francisco, CA

October
Speaker: Chubb UHNW Client Educational Series
Los Angeles, CA

2007

June
“A Good Man is Hard To Find”
Private Wealth Magazine

June
White Paper: “The Domestic Staffing Cycle: From Hiring to Firing”
HUB International Personal Insurance

First Billionaire Client

2006

April
Speaker: “Expert Care for the Affluent Historic Home”
Caldrea Institute
Minneapolis, MN

2005

March
Company Founded


Testimonials

Testimonials

Elva

"Teresa thankfully came into my life just after the loss of my husband. I appreciate all she has done for me and my extended family. Teresa is a very knowledgeable and kind person."

Racine, Wisconsin

Alana

“I love working with Teresa and her team, a highly professional group. We have been working with Teresa 11 years plus and would highly recommend their service.”

Big Sky-Bozeman, Montana, Portland, Oregon

Elizabeth

“I trust all my household property issues to Teresa. She is a gem to work with. Teresa listens and gives me a new way to communicate. It has been very effective, and my staff seems happier than ever. We've been working together for over 12 years. I highly recommend her firm.”

Fort Worth, Texas

Bradley

“Hands down the best advisor I have ever hired. They have helped me and my husband for over 11 years. Teresa and her team are truly unique in their ability to expedite flawlessly all the projects I send them. Teresa Leigh is my go-to advisor for home, vendors, and employees.”

San Francisco, California, Seattle, Washington

Hannah

"Teresa stepped in to help us with an uncomfortable child care hire and managed the employee's exit. Teresa hired a perfect Educator Nanny for our growing family who happily travels with us all over the world. Teresa has my family's highest recommendation."

Jackson Hole, Wyoming and New York, New York

Shawn

“Whenever I have a concern or I am not 100% sure of what to do, I just run it by Teresa. After nine years and three houses, she knows me very well. This is the company to contact for property and staff expertise.”

Raleigh, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Jamal

"Now that I have the best advisor I could have asked for, my complicated life is a lot less stressful. I love working with Teresa."

Atlanta, Georgia

Candace

"Teresa is a life saver. She helped my husband and I resolve a number of sensitive staffing and vendor issues. Teresa is very easy to work with; we love working with her."

Charleston, South Carolina

Martha

“Teresa is one of the most authentic people I have ever met. Her counsel is honest, straightforward, and exceptionally insightful. Teresa comes highly endorsed by our entire team.”

SFO Charleston, South Carolina

Dylan

"I love when people exceed my expectations. Teresa does this in spades. We have been working together for five years plus. She is always there when I need the best insight and guidance. Best advisor I ever hired."

Dianna

“I am so thankful for Teresa's counsel. Her guidance on our projects was and is fantastic. She has a ‘spidey sense’ that is marvelously accurate. We would recommend Teresa to anyone seeking an honest form of expertise and empathy.”

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Greenwich, Connecticut, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Antonio

"I am grateful every day for the wonderful help Ms. Leigh has brought into my life. She has helped me to hire a bookkeeper, a personal assistant, a nanny for my daughter and made organization of all my life. I am blessed beyond words to know her and to recommend her magnificent skills."

Chicago, IL and St.Petersburg, FL

Sam

“New houses, cars, crazy life—I needed help putting it all together. Management of people and projects ain't my thing. Teresa made it easy for me, and I can’t say enough good words about her. She is the best.”

Boca Raton, Florida

Racine

“Teresa helped us settle a situation with property employees and back wages owed. This was successfully resolved and we retained our employees!Teresa is best at resolving delicate problems with staff. Highly recommend her firm and services.”

COO Family Office, Boston, Massachusetts

Holland and Abbie

"Our family is huge with a never-ending list of projects. Teresa can quickly get to the heart of an issue. She provided us with life-changing insights into staff and vendor relationships that were truly enlightening! We respect her guidance and recommend her to our friends and colleagues."

Westchester, New York

Rome

“A word to describe Teresa is one badass advisor. There is no bull sh*t with her guidance. It's full-on straight talk. Teresa has successfully problem-solved the sh*t out of everything I have ever sent her. I would highly recommend contacting her.”

Miami, Florida

Pilar

“My husband and I were referred by a dear friend. We were struggling to care for my aging parents while dealing with renovation projects and were positive more than one vendor was double dipping on billing. Teresa and her team prioritized a project list and solved the problems. We even received a refund from a vendor. Thank God for Teresa.”

Seattle, Washington

Edward

“Teresa offers us a safe place to talk through a variety of topics. We call her for insight, candor, and problem solving. My brother and I highly recommend Teresa. You’ll be in good hands.”

Princeton, New Jersey

Margarite

“Our family office needed guidance on a new position. Teresa introduced us to the perfect chief of staff. We enjoy working with the her and her team—very professional.”

Monterey, California

Anna

“Teresa has worked for me and my family office for over 11 years. We first hired her to help us resolve a rather unfortunate staff termination. It was mission accomplished in quick time minus the drama. Teresa is one of the family and knows us so well. My family and I would with great honor recommend her service.”

Matriarch of SFO, Cincinnati, Ohio

Michelle

"Teresa provides a one-of-a-kind service to family offices and the families we serve. A unique mix of expert, counselor, advisor, coach and service provider. All of us think the world of her and her team; would highly recommend."

Chicago, IL

Barton

“I would recommend this firm to anyone with a home who does not want the worry of making decisions all on their own. Call Teresa; she will make your life so much easier.”

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Baneeta

"My husband and I are really low-key people but we love, love big houses. Fast forward two houses and a vacation condo later, and I didn't know it took so much of my day to be dealing with service vendors and scheduling their appointments. Teresa helped me understand either I am doing it or I need to hire someone to help me. We hired the staff she suggested, and we live a better life for it. Teresa is fabulous!"

Chicago, IL

Abigale

“Teresa is our advisor and guidepost, providing practical solutions for our family office staff and vendors. She is a master at navigating important relationships. My family and I highly recommend this firm—very easy to work with.”

Richmond, Virginia, Fort Worth, Texas, Cumberland, Maine

Stevie

“I’ve successfully worked with Teresa for many years. She is a great listener and her counsel is always on target. I really enjoy working with her."

Stevie
Venice Beach, California

Annette

"We are so grateful for Teresa; having her as our advisor over the past few years has been a true gift and an amazing asset to our family office. Her years of knowledge and hands-on experience have assisted us greatly in the efficiency of our household staff and private estate management. We immediately developed a great rapport and partnership, and it’s only strengthened over the years. No matter the issue and/or concern, Teresa Leigh is always our first call and the expert on helping resolve the problem."

New York, New York

Anna

“Teresa is such a blessing to me and my late husband. I call on her for household property things, house staff, or if we need a local vendor. My family office hired Teresa as an advisor for other family members. I would definitely refer her company.”

Long Island, New York

Emily

“I am a new mom of twin boys and one 10-year-old with special needs. Teresa is the wonder woman advisor in my life. She managed all the details so we could hire long-term helpers. I have Teresa on speed dial.”

Lakeland, Colorado

Raymond

"This firm is my first call for all things home and life. Teresa is exceptional at making sense of employee relationships. I'll be the first one to make a referral."

St.Petersburg, Florida

Bob

“Teresa has helped me more than she will ever know. I will be the first to admit I am not savvy when it comes to hiring and managing people. We have had great success with a number of projects. Excellent service. I refer this firm to all my friends.”

Lexington, Kentucky, Birmingham, Michigan

Testimonials are direct quotes from our clients, however their likeness and names are confidential


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