Wealth Planning as a Competitive Advantage
How smart entrepreneurs future-proof their legacy. Most entrepreneurs who have built a corporation to a valuation in the hundreds of millions (or higher) will tell you about a beginning filled with hard work, sleepless nights and worry over whether or not their business would survive. We work with many family businesses that are now worth […]
Whittier Trust Expands Presence in Southern California with New San Diego Office
Whit Batchelor, from Whittier Trust’s Newport Beach Office, is set to lead the expansion, strengthening client and community bonds within the region. Whittier Trust is excited to announce the opening of its newest office in San Diego, reinforcing its deep commitment to serving clients in the region with a local, personalized approach. With a legacy […]
Market Insights – Second Quarter 2025
A Growth Scare … And Likely No Worse The momentum from two years of remarkable economic resilience and strong market returns came to an abrupt halt in April 2025. The catalyst for market turmoil this time around was an unexpected turn in the administration’s global trade policy. April 2, 2025 was touted as Liberation Day […]
Balancing Support and Accountability
How high-net-worth families can protect their legacy while supporting their heirs. Every parent dreams that our children will grow up to be happy, productive, contributing members of society. We envision a path that may include youth sports, music and the arts, faith and culture, and of course, education. Our fervent hope is that our efforts […]
Partners In Portfolio Strategy
Three key questions to strengthen your investment strategy. At its core, investing is straightforward: Buy low, sell high. But additional factors such as taxes, along with your risk tolerance and asset mix, can significantly impact your returns. Three key questions can help ensure your investment strategy is positioned to maximize your long-term after-tax returns and […]
Whittier Trust Names Whit Batchelor the Head of New San Diego Office
Bringing Decades of Wealth Management Expertise to San Diego’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families Whittier Trust is pleased to announce that Whit Batchelor has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Client Advisor and San Diego Regional Manager, where he will lead the firm’s newest office in San Diego. This appointment underscores Whittier Trust’s dedication to internal leadership development and its commitment […]
Whittier Trust CIO, Sandip Bhagat, Featured on NASDAQ TradeTalks Panel
Sandip engaged in a healthy debate with top industry professionals and economists about the recent turmoil in the markets as a growth scare threatens to devolve into a recession or stagflation. Risk assets have sold off in the midst of high policy uncertainty and fiscal austerity from government job cuts. In the span of just […]
Whittier Trust Promotes Mathew N.S. Neben and Charlie R. Normandin
Whittier Trust Strengthens Client Service Excellence Within Reno and San Francisco Offices Through Advancement of Distinguished Internal Talent. Whittier Trust is pleased to announce the promotions of Mathew N.S. Neben to Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Charlie R. Normandin to Vice President, Client Advisor. These advancements reflect Whittier Trust’s continued commitment to finding and developing top-tier talent and […]
The Advantages of Individual Securities Over Mutual Funds
Individual securities offer powerful advantages for ultra-high-net-worth investors. If you’ve been investing for a while, at some point you were probably told that mutual funds were not only an easy answer, but also a wise one, promising a strong return with minimal effort and monitoring. This advice is not wrong, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. After […]
Edward Troy Joins Whittier Trust as Senior Vice President
Bringing 13 Years of Wealth Management Expertise, Edward Troy Will Continue to Enhance the Firm’s Legacy of Personalized Wealth Management. Whittier Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Troy, CFA, as Senior Vice President and Client Advisor in the firm’s Pasadena office. With over 13 years of experience guiding high-net-worth families and institutional investors, Edward […]