Advisory

Unparalleled Expertise / Guided by Empathy

With decades of experience advising affluent families, we know firsthand that wealth makes operating a household and managing relationships more complicated. Our intimate understanding of the home and family office category, as well as each of our clients’ lives, enables us to reach the simplest, most satisfying resolutions faster.


How We Serve Our Clients

  • Providing quick and effective solutions
  • Directives for client success
  • Implementing positive change
  • Best-in-class hires for home and family office
  • Building effective teams
  • Best practices
  • Collaboration with team advisors
  • Support for management and personnel
  • Exceptional customer service

Our phone consultations are among the most popular services we offer new clients. By clicking the “schedule a call” button, a new clients can schedule a no fee inquiry call. The on-line calendar makes it easy to book a convenient date and time. All calls are confidential.
For immediate assistance please contact us by phone or email.


Client Projects
We Have Recently Resolved

 

“I am the CFO of a newly-formed family office; we would like your expertise for our office and foundation staff. Please call us.”

“Our family office is looking for your insight into how to retain and motivate our junior team members.”

“My sister and I are responsible for three older employees that belonged to our father’s family office staff. Since his passing last fall, we would like to make changes with the staff and we would like your guidance with this awkward transition.”

“We would like your help as soon as possible. My family has homes in the U.S. and Canada, but we can not seem to keep domestics or craftsmen for longer than six months. This situation is very stressful and we have no idea why it is happening.”

“What is your opinion on working remote percentages for a family office? How do we manage this new work environment and our office security effectively?”

“We would like to hire an experienced nurse for our mother. However our mom is not happy about this decision, but we feel this is the best thing to do considering her recent stroke. We heard from our friends your firm is the best there is. Can we connect this week?”

“Our family office would like to hire several service vendors for our families, that we can call on when needed. But first we would like to hear your thoughts and expertise on these types of hires.”

“My father is hiring a young woman as his personal helper driver. She’s 32, he’s 84. We have serious concerns about boundaries and access to his valuables and collections. We don’t want to cause him to be upset, but would you help us navigate this and possibly have a conversation with our father?”

“I would like to talk with you about the best option and costs on higher-end assisted living residences for our aunt, either in Palm Beach or in her hometown of Baton Rouge. I’d also like for your team to manage the project and provide support for my aunt in her move.”


Testimonials

Testimonials

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

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

Colleen

“Teresa solved a complicated vendor over-billing problem. Teresa's office contacted the vendor on our behalf and resolved the issue in less than two weeks. A highly effective and professional team."

Scottsdale, Arizona Baja, California

Rob

"I hired Teresa to help me with my 93-year-old mother. Teresa was able to get me through finding the right care for her and then hiring staff for my own homes. I cannot say enough kind words to express my appreciation for Teresa's excellent service and care for my mother."

Venice Beach, California

Betsy

"We have worked successfully with Teresa Leigh since early 2018. She is the expert advisor we needed on our team. She is amazing—recommend highly."

McLean, Virginia

Robert

"Our family office hit the jackpot when we hired Teresa's firm. I would wholeheartedly recommend this firm."

CFO Family Office, Atlanta, Georgia

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

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

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

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

Stephen

“We have had great success with a number of complex family office staffing issues. Teresa has a remarkable way of listening and getting straight to identifying the problem and presenting us a quick solution. Truly remarkable skills.”

Founder-Family Office, Denver, Colorado

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

Maryam

“I hired Teresa to help my mother and father on the hiring and day-to-day employment of caregivers and household staff. Teresa is a gem. She is patient beyond belief. My mom is so happy. My family gives her the highest recommendation.”

Greenwich, Connecticut, Palm Beach, Florida

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

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

Beatrice

“Teresa Leigh is one of the best advisors our office has ever hired. Her counsel is incredibly helpful and offers us a new perspective. Our family office has five high-profile families with multiple homes all over the world. Our team would strongly endorse Teresa’s expertise.”

SFO Mountain View, California

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

Colin

“Teresa's advisory service is my favorite—hands down the best. They manage everything and make it look easy.”

New York, New York & Dublin, Ireland

Jun

“My mom said contact Ms. Leigh to help with my new house problems. I am very glad to work with her. Teresa is always willing to listen and guide me to make the good decisions. I have saved a lot of money and hired good employees with her helping us. My dad in California also uses Ms. Leigh’s company; it is the very best. 감사합니다 Thank you."

Providence, Rhode Island

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

Sofia

"Teresa helped us get organized after we sold our company. We purchased a large working ranch, a beach house, and a tree house. Teresa managed all of our hires and payroll. Her team created a preferred vendors' list for each location and made a brilliant introduction to a celebrity horse trainer. This firm is truly best in class."

Santa Cruz, California

Mikhail

“We are a particular family. My friend made the introduction to Ms. Teresa. She is good listener, very respectful to my family, and smart person. She has helped my family have a good life. I send my friends to her good service.”

Bal Harbour, Florida, Chicago, Illinois, Sun Valley, Idaho

Sarah

“My husband and I were referred to Teresa by our wealth advisor. We have a remote property with house and farm helpers. Since we hired Teresa in 2014, the turnover has stopped. We love working with her!”

Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Montecito, California

Daniel

“Teresa really understands the needs of our families. Over the last four to five years, Teresa has helped us successfully hire six new staff members for our office and properties. Teresa's ability to match candidates to our culture, personality, and skill requirements is remarkably accurate. We have had zero turnover since working with her firm. I would recommend her service to all family offices.“

SFO Memphis, Tennessee

Richard

“Great firm. We had just acquired a large property out of state and needed help with all kinds of things. Teresa's counsel was dead on and gave us immediate direction for next steps. We have continued to engage services for over 10 years.”

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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

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."

Lance

“I hired Teresa Leigh's firm for advisory, staff management, and human resources. Teresa has incredible insight and understanding of our long-term goals. Simply put, a must have advisory firm."

Salt Lake City, Utah Quebec, Canada, Boston, Massachusetts

Beth

"The family office I work for hired Teresa for an elderly family member in need of complex care. The family was overjoyed with her service and her sensitivity. All of us would happily recommend Teresa."

Palm Beach, Florida

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

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


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