Our Philosophy
We believe your unique goals should be at the center of all of your financial decisions and form the foundation of your financial strategy. Because significant wealth requires customized goals-based financial strategies, we believe in building lasting relationships with a limited number of clients, taking the time to understand your most important priorities for today, tomorrow and your long-term future. Our philosophy celebrates collaboration. Working with a team of specialists, we draw on the resources and insights of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect your aspirations for yourself and current and future generations of your family. Finally, we believe that while significant wealth brings complex challenges, our experience, passion and perspectives can help you simplify your life.
Our Practice
Hughes Partners advises approximately 25 family groups internationally and throughout the United States and has been entrusted with $1.620 Billion in assets as of 12/23/2022. The team focuses on providing an extraordinary level of service to an exclusive number of wealthy families.
Our very exclusive client to professional ratio of 5 to 1 facilitates the highest standards of service expected by ultra high net worth clients. Our mission is to cultivate deep 'family office' relationships with a limited number of substantial private investors.
Our Winning Service
In April 2006 and April 2007, Ron was named by Barron’s as one of the nation’s “Top 100 Financial Advisers” (Published annually Mar – April. Rankings based on data as of December 31 of prior year). In 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, Ron was ranked among the top financial advisors in Georgia in Barron’s “State-by-State Top Financial Advisors" (Published annually in February-March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year).
In March 2016, Ron was named to the “FT 400” by the Financial Times as one of the Top Financial Advisors in America(Published on March 30, 2016. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2015). Ron was also included in Forbes magazine’s ranking of “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019(Published annually Aug – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 – June 30 of current year) and was also ranked among the Top 10 Wealth Advisors in the State of Georgia in Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” for 2018, 2019, and 2020(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30
of prior year).
Team Approach
For the families we serve, our mandate is to integrate institutional asset management with alternative investments in the context of the optimal trust and estate structure for achieving family goals, both financial and non-financial. Our investment philosophy emphasizes diversification, high quality, and a long term orientation. We take a holistic approach to advising families with regard to both the asset and liability sides of their balance sheets. We not only provide strategic financial advice, but we also consult with families and serve as advisors to help educate younger generations about the importance of sound financial stewardship. In the past we have successfully delivered Bank of America's as well as Merrill’s broad product and service platforms through presenting creative lending solutions from home financing to private business funding to levered recapitalizations.
Before recommending an investment program, we conduct a thorough analysis of the clients’ current estate planning and asset allocation. We look to fulfill the client’s estate goals and philanthropic endeavors by coordinating Merrill wealth structuring resources with the client's own tax and legal advisors. For clients whose private and business assets are inter-linked, we provide access to middle market investment bankers, employee benefits consulting, succession planning and other business financial services.
*Some or all alternative investments may not be in the best interests for certain investors. Certain alternative investments carry significant risk and are not subject to the same regulatory oversight as mutual funds and other traditional investments. For these reasons, access to alternative investments may be limited to investors who are designated as sophisticated, high-net-worth investors.
*Banking products and services provided by Bank of America, N.A.
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