Press

Outsourcing Trust

Teresa Leigh
2020/2024

The looming crisis in the single-family office world

Crain Currency
September 13th 2023

Background checks and beyond are non-negotiable for new hires

Crain Currency
July 26th 2023

Chief of Staff

Wall Street Journal
August 4th 2022

Top 10 Best Practices When Hiring

Teresa Leigh
June 2021

Best Practices for Elder In Home Care

Teresa Leigh
January 2021

Preventing a Staff Infection

Wall Street Journal
October 2020

CoVid-19 and Domestic Staff

Teresa Leigh
April 2020

Sophia’s Housekeeping Nightmare

Teresa Leigh
November 2019

Elder In-Home Care: Hiring Risk

Teresa Leigh
September 2019

8 Experts – Every Family Office Should Have Now

Worth
September 2019

High Risk Hiring Household and Property Employees

Teresa Leigh
September 2019

Good Luck Finding Qualified Job Applicants

Wall Street Journal
August 2019

I Need a Nanny

Teresa Leigh
July 2019

Managing the Risks of Employing Domestic Staff

ACE Private Risk Services
October 2015

For the Wealthy, It’s Hard to Find Good Help

ThinkAdvisor
July 2015

Staffing and Recruiting for the Family Office

Institutional Investor
April 2015

Should your housekeeper be bonded and insured?

Insurance.com
March 2015

Security Risks Get Wealthy Families’ Attention

Wall Street Journal
December 2014

Building Trust Best Practices In Working With Vendors & Contractors

Morgan Stanley
August 2014

The Wealthy Can Pay a High Price for Skimping on Security

Institutional Investor
April 2014

Access to Home Advisory Services

Morgan Stanley
January 2013

Welcome to Downtown Abbey

New York Post
November 2012

Secrets of The Help

Forbes
November 2012

Teresa Leigh Household Risk Management rolls out new services

Private Asset Management
July 2012

How Your Household Help Puts You at Risk

CNBC.com
May 2012

Financial Self-Defense

Atlantic Trust The Advisor
Q2 2012

Financial Security Risk

Atlantic Trust
April 2012

Keeping in Line

Family Office Review
February 2012

Color the 1 Percent 99 Percent Conflicted

New York Times
February 2012

Expert Advice: Lifestyle

Worth Magazine
December 2011

How the Rich Get It Right

Investments & Wealth Monitor
October 2011

Ask Teresa

Family Office Review
September 2011

Does home insurance cover household staff?

Bankrate.com
August 2011

Ask the Experts

Private Asset Management
August 2011

The Nanny and the Tax Man

Teresa Leigh
Winter 2010

The Craigslist Syndrome

Private Asset Management
August 2010

10 Questions For Your Personal Chef

Worth Magazine
May 2010

6 Questions For Your Executive Assistant

Worth Magazine
January 2010

Household Risk Managers Solve Resource Problems

Family Office Veritas
Summer 2009

The Domestic Staffing Cycle: From Hiring to Firing

HUB International
March 2009

Who’s On Your Client’s Payroll?

Financial Advisor Magazine
June 2008

A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Private Wealth Magazine
June 2007

Testimonials

Testimonials

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

Stewart

"I would recommend Teresa to everyone dealing with problematic household or property vendors. She is the best there is on these matters."

Austin, Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andre

“Teresa is so easy and chill to talk with. She makes life easier for me and my kids. I would offer a recommendation of her advisory service to every family."

Atlanta, Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birgit

“My family office recommended Teresa. We have worked together on projects over the last 12 years. We value her advice. She is super chill to talk with. It’s a little like therapy, a pep talk, and problem solving all put together. I thoroughly enjoy our time together and look forward to our next Zoom call.”

Nashville, Tennessee

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

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

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

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

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

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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