About

Award-Winning Expertise

Teresa Leigh has worked with high-net worth and ultra high-net worth 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 firm, problem solving complex issues for ultra high-net worth and high-net worth clients and family offices.

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 an advisor member the UHNW Institute in New York, member of the Single Family Office Committee and is often quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Institutional Investor, The New York Times, and Worth Magazine.

Today, Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office is the trusted firm to help clients, and their advisor team to strategically solve complex issues for homes, property, staffing and family offices.
Services include project management, service provider sourcing, staffing, HR with employee oversight, and property and operational management.

Our exceptional service profile is available 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

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

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

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

Maureen

"Hiring Teresa's firm in 2016 was the best decision I ever made for our family office. Teresa is fantastic. We would recommend her firm to every family or family office."

Amherst, New Hamphire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William and Suzanna

“After my mother's debilitating stroke and my dad lost the car, we had no clue how to manage our parents care options. Teresa listened to our heartache, made sense of all the chaos, and provided quick solutions we were happy with. Very grateful for this wonderful service.”

Austin, Texas

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

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

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

Greg

“We have worked with Teresa for a little over eight years. We started with two homes and bought a ranch in Southern California. Teresa stepped into our lives, hired staff, created structure, and streamlined the accounting and communication processes. Teresa is a lifesaver. Her sincerity, sensitivity, and guidance are unparalleled.”

Palo Alto, California, Austin, Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Susan

“My word, where do I begin? Teresa has worked as an advisor for our family for over 15 years. She is wonderful at listening and understanding my problems; sometimes I can’t even vocalize them myself. An emotional issue we dealt with recently—my mom was doing great at the age of 81 and then she wasn’t. Teresa helped us to hire a full-time care team and communicated all the details with our family office. I thank God every day for her being in our lives.”

Portland Oregon, Reno, Nevada

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

Dorena

“This is the best advisory service. Teresa is there when I need her, listening, lowering the stress level, so I can focus on creating a peaceful household for my family.”

St. Augustine, Florida, Brooklyn, New York

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

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

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

Robert

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

CFO Family Office, Atlanta, Georgia

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


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