Family offices and questions about peak wealth

The recent Family Capital Viewpoint, entitled “Have We Hit Peak Wealth,” has raised a question that feels both provocative and urgent. It explores how extreme spending—mega yachts, $400 melons, gold-plated mansions—is colliding with economic anxiety, political backlash, and growing social inequality. It paints a vivid picture of excess at a time when many are struggling to find purpose, jobs, or stable futures.