Impact Wealth Fall 2021 Issue by Impact Wealth

FALL 2021

How

FAMILY OFFICES Can Leverage Their Assets

ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN

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Lessons from A Serial Entrepreneur

KEVIN O’LEARY

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With the rapid migration from the northeast, the massive gains in the $10 million+ South Florida indicates that the market is not slowing down despite the renewed interest this year in northeast markets like the Hamptons and New York City. With 279 $10 million+ transactions and $5.4 billion total sales volume, South Florida retains the most market activity of the three analyzed, though trends in South Florida mirror those of the Hamptons and New York City.

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$5.4B TOTA L $ 1 0 M + S A L E S VOLUME 2021 YTD

Like the Hamptons, Q2 stood out as the most successful quarter, making up 50 percent of the total number of trades this year. Despite a third quarter dip, the third quarter still outperformed Q3 2020, with a 25 percent increase in quantity and 47 percent increase in sales volume, carried by the increase in sales in the $20-$30 million price range. South Florida sales were split nearly evenly between Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, at 116 and 163 trades respectively.

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CONTENTS INVESTING

MySize App Brings the Fitting Room to Your Living Room By Thomas Quinn

How Family Offices can Leverage Their Wealth in Direct Investments By David Beach

PROFILES

ANDY DEFRANCESCO Conquered Bay Street, Wall Street and Cannabis. Now, He Wants to Lead an Electric Energy Revolution By Hillary Latos

BROCK PIERCE Legendary Crypto Pioneer By David Christopher Lee

FEATURE

KEVIN O’LEARY Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur By Hollie McKay

STYLE & FASHION

Dallas Daytrippin’ By Charles L. Barnes

40 Objects of Desire

By Udo Spreitzenbarth

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38 EVENTS Wealth Fetes Its Summer 66 Impact Issue with Flora Growth the Eve Before the 1640 Society Wealth Forum By Hillary Latos

Cannot Stop Billionaires 68 Hurricanes from Joining the elite Exclusive

1640 Society Family Office Wealth Forum

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LUXURY LIVING

An Ode to the World’s First luxury Vodka By Hillary Latos

MARK MASONE Celebrity Florist Extraordinaire By Tara Zarilla

By Maryn Ryan Soref

2021 Hamptons Classic Grand 70 The Prix Closes out the Summer Season By Hillary Latos

REAL ESTATE

A Continuum Of Luxury Living

Investing In Ultra-Luxury Real Estate

Antonius Caviar

to Attract & Retain Household 60 How Staff in Today’s Competitive Market By Aleksandra Kardwell

ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN A Status Symbol Like No Other By Kyle Edward

PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS Built For The Track By Kyle Edward

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EDITOR’S NOTE The Crisp Notes of Fall

As the world is beginning to open up and events are back, life almost seems back to normal. This year we are thrilled to be launching our fall issue during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at a breathtaking waterfront mansion. To celebrate entrepreneurship and mentorship we feature none other than the irreverent and biting Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’Leary, as our featured cover story. His sharp tongue and candor peppered with his practical foresight has led to his successful track record as an entrepreneur. But there are many facets to his larger-than- life persona. From hunting for an intact dinosaur to take on his moniker to collecting rare pens and watches, to investing in psychotropics and cryptocurrencies, Kevin delves into what he sees as the next big thing and his passions in life. Celebrated celebrity photographer Udo Spreitzenbarth was able to capture the cheeky shark through his lens which was shot at South Beach’s luxe waterfront residential development- The Continuum. As corporations are flocking to Texas which has friendlier corporate tax structures, we thought it was befitting to highlight Dallas as the backdrop for our fashion editorial. Charles Barnes captured the laid back vibes and understated luxury of this desirable and livable city in “Dallas Daytrippin’.” Nothing exudes luxury more than rare jewelry. In “Objects of Desire,” Udo Spreitzenbarth shows the artistry and extreme beauty in these precious gems that create a transcendent stir of emotions. We also featured the fine art of living with the latest new luxury autos coming to the market and highlight the technological advances which will bring out the speed racer in all of us. With the holidays around the corner, we spotlighted some of the must have provisions such as luxury vodka and caviar to make your events sublime. With each day getting closer to winter with the merriment it brings, we should be grateful for what we have in life- loved ones, security, and health… and it’s been proven that a life of gratitude leads to a life of internal happiness and bliss.

Hillary Latos Editor in Chief hillary@impactwealthmagazine.com

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INVESTING

MYSIZE APP brings the

FITTING ROOM TO YOUR LIVING ROOM By Thomas Quinn

Two years ago, most of us had never heard of Zoom, and going online for traditionally inyour-face events was considered off-putting. Nobody wanted to attend a cooking class, visit their doctor, attend a psychotherapy session, or assemble a creative writing team over the Internet. COVID changed all that, of course. The online experience now extends from kid’s birthday parties to congressional committee hearings. And riding that wave of online engagement in the retail space is MySize—a shopping app inspired by video games and fueled by artificial intelligence, that brings the department store fitting room experience into the home. It scans your body and then informs the online retailer exactly what size you need. The app could save the apparel industry billions and, for customers, it’s like having a tailor in their pocket. It could permanently change the way we buy clothes. “When COVID hit, everyone shut down, kept minimum staff,” says Ronen Luzon, founder and CEO of MySize. “We thought it would be good for us.” He figured quarantines would drive more shoppers online and more big clients to his app. But at first, the industry ignored him. Then, after about nine months, “We saw Nike and Adidas ramping up online sales.” Major brands, all potential clients for Luzon, were expanding their presence on the Internet. But according to Luzon, the apparel industry is not tech intensive. “They’re selling garments; they’re merchants. For them, online is quite new.” In fact, it’s so new to them that big names, like Adidas, were doing only about seven percent of their business online before the pandemic. That jumped to over 30% after the lockdowns. Online sales were the future, and Covid had accelerated its arrival. Those who didn’t see it coming (think J.C. Penny or Brooks Brothers) were going under. Yet the online apparel boom introduced a major problem: high volume returns. Online shopping can be an iffy business. Buyers aren’t always honest with themselves about what sizes they wear. And there’s no standardization of sizes among brands. “If you're trying a ‘small’ in a Nike, it's not the same ‘small’ as in Adidas,” Luzon notes. (National size standards were abandoned in the U.S. back in 1983.) The result was a tsunami of returned items. Online business became very costly, especially in the era of free shipping.

The year 2020 saw $800 billion in online sales apparel sales, but roughly 40 percent of those purchases were returned—a loss to retailers of some $41 billion a year. “When you're buying something and you're returning it, the retailer loses several times,” Luzon explains. “Once on the shipping costs itself. The second is that…your item cannot be sold again as a new item [so] they lose about 50 to 70% on the sale price.” Even then, there’s an overwhelming chance the item will never sell at all. This turns perfectly good clothes into mountains trash—none of it good for customers, business or the environment. After nine months of lockdown, it was customers rather than brands that started to discover MySize. According to Luzon, “We we started seeing an 800% increase in customers using it.” This was fortuitous because “we started to see a ramp up as well in retailers coming back. And then we had Levi's coming back as well, and many others.” MySize was helping retailers cut their returns by fifty percent. This drastically reduces the inventory of unsold clothes, saves tons of money, and contributes to environmental sustainability. The app uses smartphone sensors to scan your body, record your measurements in a file, then it relays that information to your online retailer. Even better, the app generates a personal Avatar based on your body measurements, and illustrates how an outfit will look on you by mapping it onto the Avatar—the digital equivalent of a fitting room mirror. You shop without the trial and error, and waste, of ordering clothes and then returning them. “This combination of highly accurate sizing and visual comprehension means that customers are far more likely to order the correct size, leaving them with positive feelings towards the retailers, fostering loyalty, and preemptively stopping returns,” Luzon says. “We need to instill confidence in the customer that we’ll deliver the right size.” For convenience, your personal measurements will follow you into any brick and mortar store you visit. Scan the bar code on any item and the salesmen will immediately know what you need based on your MySize profile. You can then buy the item through your phone while in the store—avoiding both the fitting room and the checkout counter. The goal is to make both online and in-store shopping experiences virtually alike.

The Avatar feature is what marketers call the “gamification” of retail shopping; creating an experience much like a video game, except you’re hunting for a medium shirt instead of enemy troops or aliens. It’s interactive, so it engages the buyer. And Luzon believes it’s part of a tidal change that is coming to retail. “My mom, who is 86, before COVID, she didn't know what Zoom was. And now she's all of a sudden using Zoom for everything. She understands shopping online, and she transfers her money over PayPal. So this is where things are going. Retailers understand, as well, that digitization is crucial for them.” Luzon also claims his app empowers young designers, who normally can’t absorb the cost of high returns, to go into business for themselves instead of working for big department stores. “It lets them design and deliver, and build their own brand. You open a Shopify store in about a day or so, and then you start selling.” He sees MySize as part of the industry’s inevitable future. “A virtual fitting room or digital experience will be a musthave…I don't see any other way. Imagine yourself when you're buying something online…a known brand or an unknown brand. The first thing you ask yourself is, ‘Will it fit me?’” MySize ensures that it will.

INVESTING

How Family Offices can Leverage Their Wealth in

DIRECT INVESTMENTS By David Beach

THE RISE OF THE FAMILY OFFICE

About Crestmont Investments Crestmont Investments is a New York based partnership that serves as a sponsor and placement agent presenting bespoke investment opportunities to over 400 family offices and select private investment firms. Crestmont relies on partnerships with family offices, investment banks and wealth advisors to source, evaluate, arrange and structure direct investments across a variety of industries with a primary focus in all forms of energy and natural resources, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and technology. Members of Crestmont are affiliated with Weild & Co, a registered broker/dealer and member of FINRA

Over the last ten years, private investors with significant personal wealth have grown in their prominence as a bona fide capital market. Unburdened by the mandates and time-constraints of a typical private equity fund, these investors, known as Family Offices, have also become a highly coveted resource for growing companies. Regardless of AUM, location, generational heritage or industry focus, family offices want to invest not only from their pocketbooks but also from their experience. Our firm works with a large and growing number of family offices interested in high-quality, curated direct deal flow. We are constantly reminded that the strategic

advantage of the family office is their Wealth – not just in cash, but in experience. In this article we will discuss the ways in which Family Offices can invest in issuers from their pocketbooks and industry experience. MOTIVATED BY IMPACT AND RETURNS Family Offices may derive their wealth from recent monetizations or generations of financial prominence. Regardless of the source of wealth, our firm has observed that the contemporary social and political environment plays an important role in investment mandates and decisions. Family Office principals are check writers and money managers. It is their principal that is being invested and the decisions that are being made in direct investments are by nature, personal.

As a result, the impact associated with investments is often a consideration. Will the use of funds better the world around us or impact the world in a manner consistent with our political views? Will this investment survive or be unduly influenced upcoming changes in political parties or social trends? Fill in the blanks with your views or passions and we find that these influences will be a factor when its time to invest. So let these issues stay front of mind when considering a new investment to save time and effort later on in the due diligence process. Let the impact of an issuer’s business or use of funds act as a screening tool when considering new investments. GOVERNANCE AND PARTNERSHIPS More likely than not, the capital invested by a family office in a growing company is arriving at an inflection point in the company’s life cycle. This capital is likely providing the fuel to grow the company exponentially from its current revenue profile to new heights. The execution of the company’s business plan is critical to this accelerated growth. While my next comment may seem obvious, the Family Office should seek board representation or observation rights when appropriate. This governance can help the Family Office (or its advisors or staff ) monitor execution of the business plan and potentially leverage its resources to help the company avoid pitfalls during this growth phase. Another collateral benefit of the Family Office’s involvement is the potential to leverage its connections, network, and other resources in assisting the company’s growth. We would suggest that Family Offices look for ways to structure joint ventures or partnerships with the corporate issuer to monetize this collateral value. MORE THAN A CAPITAL SOURCE In summary, the family office world is growing every year in its viability as a recognized capital market. The wealth background, investment interests, social concerns and current mandates of a Family Office are critical factors when deciding which offerings are worthy of due diligence. The real win in a direct investment is for a Family Office to aligned itself as a partner who will deploy its expertise, resources and cash capital into helping grow the corporate enterprise.

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ANDY DEFRANCESCO

Conquered Bay Street, Wall Street and Cannabis. Now, He Wants to Lead an Electric Energy Revolution By Hillary Latos

Andy DeFrancesco is a small cap kingmaker. After a successful career on both Bay Street and Wall Street, along with some large corporate turnaround successes including the original American Apparel, Jamba Juice and Kahala Brands (parent company to Cold Stone Creamery and Pink Berry chains), Hydrofarm in 2017 which recently IPO’d on NASD through JP Morgan, along with financing the One Group, the brash investor turned his attention to cannabis. At the time, back in 2012 and 2013, before the floodgates of institutional capital opened, before states fell like dominos on legalization pathways, the industry was governed by archaic laws. Only the truly daring entered this emerging market where cannabis upstarts transported security vans of cash, and police locked up anyone who touched the stuff. “We play the long-game,” DeFrancesco tells Impact Wealth. “My partner Michael Serruya and I led the charge in Canada by backing the founders of Aphria before they even had a license. We led $850 million in financing along the way. In 2015 we wanted to launch our second act and that meant focusing on the US markets when most wouldn’t touch the sector, during the Jeff Sessions era. We deployed a multifaceted strategy focused on influencing D.C. policymakers, while building our footprint in states like Florida where we saw the most upside despite risk .” The investor is well-known for being a cofounder of Aphria but through his investment company SOL Global Investments, DeFrancesco spun off some of the biggest success stories in the cannabis industry. They include Liberty Health Sciences which was sold to AYR for $290 million, and another Florida-based operator Bluma Wellness which was acquired by Cresco Labs for a $230 million price tag, both were companies he co founded. DeFrancesco plays a major role in Simply Better Brands which owns top-10 CBD brand PureKana along with women-led plant based wellness companies TruWomen and No BS Skin Care and structured Engine Media Holdings, an esports & media company that just up-listed to the NASDAQ and is led by the founder of CNBC Tom

Rogers. “We sold our position a couple months ago at much higher prices generating a healthy profit." Defrancesco says of his recent exit. He considers his boldest move to-date a play where he structured the $100 million financing into Verano Cannabis and put his money where his mouth is by leading with an $88 million investment which was a bet on Verano founder George Archos. SOL’s latest bet is an entry into the green, electric energy market and sustainability sector. But rather than join the herd lining up to imitate Elon Musk’s success of Tesla, DeFrancesco sees the biggest opportunities in commuter, recreational, and delivery vehicles: Micro Mobility, Electric motorcycles, riding and kick scooters, bikes, boats

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and delivery trucks like the recently funded Tevva EV, founded by Asher Bennett, brother of Israel’s PM. All of these categories are still in their infancy but are moving fast thanks to the investor’s vision. “We’re creating electric scooters around our Kimoa brand,” (Kimoa which means "sitting and watching the sun going down together") continues DeFrancesco. “Kimoa was founded by two time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso and he’s the most incredible Global Ambassador anyone could ask for. He’s very much about new technology and the environment which is represented in many of the organic and recycled products." To-date, SOL Global, through its newly launched green-focused sustainability subsidiary “House of Lithium”, has invested approx $120 million in companies to realize this vision. DeFrancesco says of these investments, "Our team has looked at over 70 companies to date and have picked the top, true industry leaders in the industry to place our money including the U.K.-based Tevva which makes electric trucks, Damon Motorcycles in Canada, and Switch Motorcycles. The mode of transportation is primarily 2 wheels." "You’re seeing a real surge in scooters and motorcycles already in Miami, California, Texas and Arizona and all over Italy and Spain and other parts of Europe. People are getting educated very quickly thanks to the automotive sector and we are seeing a conscience move from combustion to electric on 2 wheels just as we are on 4. We have also launched our own distribution company, Simply EV, with big plans for expansion. This is how we stand out.” says the entrepreneurial investor.

What sets SOL’s House of Lithium apart is that it’s also investing in the resources required to build and run electric batteries - hence the name, House of Lithium. However, not pure exploration plays, strictly development plays with exploration blue sky, and innovation around hydrogen and lithium batteries. Earlier this year, SOL acquired stock in Simply MAC, Apple's largest boutique retail partner which is allowing DeFrancesco’s team to sell electric scooters and bikes to its large customer base at retail and online “Each of Simply Mac's 50+ locations is around 2,000-3,000 square feet,” says the investor. “Where are a lot of the stores? Close to college campuses. We’ve got an existing audience always looking at the latest technology. We’re selling those scooters and it’s our intention to sell bikes as well. Simply Mac gave us a large new customer base with a low customer acquisition cost. Our vision is to be fully integrated with a diverse portfolio of operations. We show large revenue and the cash flow comes almost immediately.” DeFrancesco is known for getting into new industries before the masses, that’s his Midas touch, turning under-the-radar small cap upstarts into international, corporate powerhouses. So what will the king of emerging markets set his sights on next? “We’re only just beginning,” laughs the investor, “some people say the sky’s the limit. That’s where I differ, I don’t believe in limits and that’s what drives me and my team”.

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BROCK PIERCE Legendary Crypto Pioneer

If you’ve been following cryptocurrency, you may have seen Brock Pierce in the news lately. Bitcoin hit its high at $60K this past March and is teetering around high forties. The $64K question for the FOMO’d (Fear of Missing Out) investor or crypto enthusiast is “Should I buy Bitcoin and when should I buy it?” By David Christopher Lee

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Pierce, a highly-regarded cryptocurrency entrepreneur is credited with pioneering the market for digital currency. He is the Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation and Co-founder of Tether (a stable coin which currently does $60 trillion per year in transactional volume). Pierce states “The best advice I can give people is to first invest in themselves. Learn about the digital transformation that is happening now — that will forever change the way we look at our monetary system.” Pierce also suggests that anyone who is interested in cryptocurrencies should invest a nominal amount, just so they have skin- in-thegame, in order to better understand how cryptocurrencies work.

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Pierce, who was a kid when the world wide web came about, is a product of the computer age. His video-playing led to gaming, and gaming into founding IGE, the first-ever company that introduced digital coins into gaming. Even back then, Pierce learned things don’t have to be tangible to be valuable. He has raised over $5 billion as a venture capitalist, but now sees himself as a compassionate capitalist with the work he has been leading. Pierce is heralded by many as a catalyst for change in the global financial industry. “Cryptocurrency is extremely important. It provides accountability to systems enabling transparency and inclusion to billions of people on the planet with limited or lack of financial tools.” -Brock Pierce Peter Schiff, a global economist who runs a gold fund and happens to be Pierce’s neighbor in Puerto Rico tweeted the following…

These days, Pierce spends a lot of his time on his jet flying countryto-country with his delegation of like-minded entrepreneurs. His objective is to assist governments in creating the financial systems of the future. Last month, Pierce returned from meeting with the honorable President Nayib Bukele ‘s ministry in El Salvador. El Salvador recently passed legislation to make Bitcoin legal tender. Pierce states, “This is the kind of financial transformation that will level the playing field for everyone, irrespective of their economic status. In many developing nations, the number of unbanked citizens outweigh those who are banked, by about two-to-one.” This month, Pierce met with the presidents of Honduras and Panama accompanied by his delegation of blockchain entrepreneurs.

Another one of Pierce’s more fun acquisitions is the Delorean DMC featured in the movie, Back to the Future, as the time machine — known as one of the most iconic cars in movie history. Indeed, the crypto pioneer has many passions and wears many hats, literally and figuratively. But one particular passion that is growing is that of a historical conservationist, so to speak. Stand in a room with him for five minutes, and he’ll give you a history lesson or etymological explanation on something in the room. That being said, it comes as no surprise that Pierce snapped up a 17th Century forbidden chapel in Amsterdam in 2019. This was followed by the acquisition of El Monasterio in San Juan, Puerto Rico, then an historic Washington DC building of his namesake, known as the Pierce School. His latest endeavor, however, is that of a rescue mission taking him from land to sea.

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Cryptocurrency is extremely important. It provides accountability to systems enabling transparency and inclusion to billions of people on the planet with limited or lack of financial tools.

One Saturday morning, Pierce got a call from his friend, Chris Wilson. Knowing Pierce’s passion for preserving history, Chris presented him with an opportunity he wouldn’t be able to resist. The MV Funchal, a 152-meter Portuguese ocean liner built in 1961 by the Danish firm Helsingor Skibveaert (under the supervision of Portuguese naval engineer Rogerio D’Oliveira), is the last remaining ship and symbol of the once large fleet of Portuguese liners. MV Funchal served as a presidential yacht for Presidente Américo Tomas in 1962. This esteemed vessel carried the ashes of King Pedro I of Portugal, who declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822. This loved and cherished vessel is a national treasure for the Portuguese. Had it not been for Pierce’s “intervention” the vessel would have been turned into scrap. The previous buyers had intended for it to be a party boat going from Ibiza to London, but when payment wasn’t met, it was doomed for the scrap yard.

Without hesitation, Pierce purchased the vessel at auction, sight unseen. Pierce adds humor by saying, “Well, with climate change, we’ll never know when we’ll need an ark.” While Pierce could have certainly turned a fast profit in multiples by selling the vessel for scrap, nothing could be further from the entrepreneur’s mind. Today, the iconic vessel is about to undergo massive restoration instead of destruction. Pierce, though a futurist by nature, has the foresight to preserve this piece of history, and to commit to a considerable investment to save her. Pierce’s gesture and plans have been met with great enthusiasm in Portugal. Conversations continue to ensue with Pierce’s intention of having the MV Funchal remain in Lisbon, in all her glory, for all to see. As to what his next acquisition might be is anyone’s guess. Who knows? Perhaps he’ll be up for retooling the once superfast, turbo-jet Supersonic Concorde. Delorean DMC with the “Satoshi” license plate. Satoshi Nakamoto is the presumed pseudonym of Bitcoin’s inventor

Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

KEVIN O’LEARY

Kevin O'Leary might be best known to the world as the sassy biter on ABC's "Shark Tank," the thoughtful co-host of Discovery Channel's "Project Earth," and a whiz with words as a frequent contributor on CNBC, but there is much more to this Canadian-born entrepreneur than meets the eye. Most recently he has called out Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for selling a pricey sweatshirt on her website that bears the message "Tax the Rich." To further add insult to injury AOC donned a custom made gown with this same slogan at the $36K per ticket Met Ball. O'Leary's viral video contends that this marked-up merchandise is proof that "inside of every socialist, there's a capitalist screaming to get out." By Hollie McKay Photography by Udo Spreitzenbarth SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CONTINUUM SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

Part of his secret to success is calling a spade a spade and mixing humor with constructive criticism which makes him a formidable mentor and also a captivating entertainer. His personal passions are deeply rooted in a love for travel, music, sports, photography and writing. Kevin is also the author of several top-selling books, including "Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women and Money" and "Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money."

and the people that scrape gum off the floor. You have to decide which one you are now."

And it is that kind of bold philosophy and insatiable quest for independence that has made him one of the planet's most successful financial and forwardthinking minds of a generation.

And he most certainly did. Now 66, Kevin's entrepreneurial resume reads part thriller and part thought leader: beginning with meeting a man with an odd idea for software creation soon after completing an MBA. It was a risk that came with quite the reward. In 1986, Kevin founded SoftKey Software Products – which was later re-named The Learning Company. It was the first software company to apply the principles of consumer goods marketing to the software industry, and in 1999 it was acquired by Mattel for a cool $4 billion dollars.

"If you ask any entrepreneur, you're going to find out that they had some seminal moments in their lives when they decided not to be an employee," Kevin said, reflecting on his teen summer position as an ice-cream scooper with a crush on the girl who worked at the shore store across the way. "The woman who owned the store said to me, 'look when you give a little (sample) and people try dif-

In the ensuing years, Kevin has gone on to cofound everything from Storage Now, a leading developer of climate-controlled storage facilities to becoming a founding investor and director of Boston-based Stream Global Services Inc. He now leads the O'Leary Financial Group – a cluster of companies that includes O'Shares, ETFs, O'Leary Publishing and a continually growing roster of other businesses.

ferent flavors and they throw their gum on the floor. Before you leave, you have to scrape all the gum off the tiles.' And I thought, if that woman sees me on my knees, scraping gum, I'm toast. And that was the moment I realized that there are two types of people in the world. There's the people that own the store

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IW: Are there any family influences, or anyone in a family, that was entrepreneurial or did it start with you? KO: My mother worked for her father, who was an entrepreneur. I'm half Lebanese, half Irish. When the Lebanese side came over from Lebanon to Montreal, Canada, they founded a company called Kiddies Togs, which made winter clothing for children and was highly successful. All the daughters worked for the father, and their brother ended up taking over because, in those days, it was very chauvinistic. They just assumed the son would take it over. But in many ways, it was my mother that was the financial wizard behind the business. She taught me everything I know about investing. At a very early age, she was taking 20% of her paycheck and was buying S&P dividend bank stocks and telco bonds. And she kept that account secret from both her husbands. She was married twice. And when she died – I was the older brother and executor of the state – he (her husband) called me and said, 'Your mother died an extremely wealthy woman.' And that was the result of 50 years of being in the market with a very conservative portfolio that just kept growing and growing and growing. And I learned from her. She was very disciplined. When I graduated from college, she said, no more money, zero. You get nothing after this. That was pretty scary for a couple of years, but she hated entitlement. And that is the way I've structured my life and my trust for my kids. It's full freight from birth to the last day of college, and then they get nothing. It's extremely motivational when you're getting towards the end of college to figure out, 'oh, what happens next?' So I don't entitle my kids. IW: Have you found that has worked with your children? Have they gone the entrepreneurial route? KO: I set this structure up after my first liquidity event, the sale to Mattel. I went over across the river to Boston and set up a generationskipping trust. That is exactly what my mother did to me. Then I went home and explained to my four and six-year-old what I'd done. And they just laughed. But years later, when my son was in high school in Boston, he said, 'dad, can you walk me through the trust deal again?' I said, sure. Mom and I are going out 28

for lunch and dinner, then to a movie. And if we get run over by a truck, you're going to be able to finish high school. But you get nothing after school. What that really meant was you got to go make it on your own. And today, he is starting his first week at Tesla as an electrical engineer. So he has figured out his path. IW: So what are some of the qualities for success that you have seen in budding entrepreneurs that you've backed? KO: First, that they have made that critical pivot, that they do not want to work for anybody else. And only about a third of the population is going to make that decision. When you become an entrepreneur at an early age, you sacrifice your life. You're going to work 25 hours a day, 53 weeks a year. I guest lecture at Harvard, MIT, Notre Dame. I talk about the journey of entrepreneurship and how brutal it can be. One guy put up his hand and said, maybe you can give me some advice. He had set up a software cloud business, and he was bringing in $5 million a year. It was an incredible story. But he said, 'well, my fiancé told me this morning that I had to make a decision.' I was not participating in her family's life. I never had any time on weekends. I don't go to the soccer games.

I'm getting out of energy, getting out of utilities, getting out of commercial real estate. I am taking that capital and investing in healthcare technology and consumer stocks, specifically becoming very focused on mental health. I'm extremely interested in what's going on in psychedelics, trials for LSD and psilocybin.

I don't go on family picnics. I just work. The class exploded into the debate of, you know, love and money and yada yada. But clearly, you can't pick a partner that doesn't understand your journey as an entrepreneur.

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IW: Exactly. And what are you investing in now? KO: I have three sectors that I'm very focused on. I'm extremely interested in mental health and health care. I've sold most of my commercial real estate, from 31% of my portfolio down to eight. I've sold my energy stocks; anything to do with hydrocarbons has fallen out of favor with institutional investors for many reasons. I'm getting out of energy, getting out of utilities, getting out of commercial real estate. I am taking that capital and investing in healthcare technology and consumer stocks, specifically becoming very focused on mental health. I'm extremely interested in what's going on in psychedelics, trials for LSD and psilocybin. There haven't been new medicines for alcoholism or anxiety or opioid addiction in 30 years. And all of a sudden, these trials look very promising. IW: Do you think the pandemic has shifted your investment strategies and what's happening in the world? KO: I do not invest in companies that have retail distribution strategies anymore. I'm only interested in direct-to-consumer. IW: What are your thoughts on digital currency and cryptos? KO: I have no problem with crypto. The problem is, it's being touted as an institutional product, and that's not quite true. But at the end of the day, you've got to understand two things. Number one is that Bitcoin's market cap is around $800 billion, which is nothing in the currency market. So it is a single cell amoeba. Number two is that I think people should be really careful about in making a decision to allocate. I don't use Bitcoin. I have some Bitcoin, but I don't use it to hedge against inflation because it hasn't proven to me that it's a reverse correlation to the market. When the market goes down, Bitcoin goes down even more. The whole idea is you want something that counterbalances volatility. IW: What are you doing to hedge against inflation- this massive hyperinflation with all these countries printing money? KO: So that's why you want to reduce your fixed income and anything with duration. I've sold utilities, sold preference shares, sold commercial real estate, reduced my 30

I don't use Bitcoin. I have some Bitcoin, but I don't use it to hedge against inflation because it hasn't proven to me that it's a reverse correlation to the market. When the market goes down, Bitcoin goes down even more. The whole idea is you want something that counterbalances volatility.

exposure to fixed income. And I bought companies that have pricing power. When inflation does hit, which I think it will, I've also increased my weighting in gold by up to 5%. Some people will use cryptocurrencies. It's a good idea to put up some insurance policy. I like gold, but that's how I'm doing it. IW: What are some of the things that you're looking at on Shark Tank, or do you have anything that you're particularly excited by that you've seen? KO: The deals you see now are deals are, for example, much higher quality food, much more plant-based food, foods with less sodium, foods with less sugar, or direct-to-consumer delivery foods. Many businesses are being designed for no retail distribution, only direct to consumer. And that's all I want to invest in. IW: So what are some of your biggest hobbies? I know you have the wine business now you're into dinosaurs and watches. KO: I have a very large pen collection, writing instruments. Many people don't know this, but some of them are as expensive as a hundred thousand to a million dollars. They appreciate and value even more than watches. In some cases, most of these are built by a German company and they make a special collection. Obviously I'm involved in watches. My watch portfolio is up 113% over the last 18 months. And there's a really good app now that has AI in it called chrono24, which most collectors are using that will market your collection every 24 hours. It looks at the last trade in every country of every watch and it deter-

mines what yours is worth giving you an automatic valuation of the auction value of it. I'm also looking at a deal to buy a dinosaur. I don't know if you saw what happened to Stan, the dinosaur. It was originally purchased for $3 million and just sold at Christie's Auction house for $31.8 million with rumors of being displayed in the Dubai airport. My plan is to buy a dinosaur, rename him Mr. Wonderful T-Rex and brand it to teach financial literacy to kids that are five to seven years old since every kid goes through a dinosaur phase. Then we'll tour museums, and I'll probably partner with a media company. IW: No cars? KO: I was into cars for a while, but cars are a pain to store and all the tickets. I take 10, 15, 20 watches with me when I travel. I've got a massive collection. I can't take 15 to 20 cars with me, so I'm just not into it. You can't be into everything. IW: What are some of the other philanthropic endeavors you're involved in doing? KO: My strategy with my wife is to pick five charities for five years and just focus on those five. You have got to have focus. We are philanthropic. We give a portion of our income away each year. We try and maintain a relationship where we have hospitals, where we've got a dance troop, we've got universities. We fund a thyroid clinic in Boston. So when you're concentrated on five, I can ask for statements. I want to know where my money went, and I want to know the expense ratio and I like to see some performance metrics associated with my donations.

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Photographer: Charles L. Barnes - @charles.l.barnes Retoucher: Lara Chrome - @larachrome.retouch Producer: Melissa Rodwell - @breedfix Model: Molly Overton - @mollyoverton with Kim Dawson - @kimdawsonagency Chad Rohde - @chad_rohde with Kim Dawson - @kimdawsonagency Wardrobe Stylist: Gayle Martensen - @gmartensen MUAH: Tiffany Kuhn - @tiffanypromakeup Stylist Assistant: Katie Ryan-Lopez - @klynnryan PA: Daniel Mendenhall - @danielmendenhall84 Retailer: Hadleigh’s - @hadleighs Tootsies - @shoptootsiesdallas

Chad Boss suit Robert Barakett ‘Georgia’ tee Molly Giambattista Valli x H&M Red Tootsies ‘Bronx & Bronco’ Joker mini-cape dress Gown @CLOAK Wardrobe 'B Low the Belt’ Tootsies Big Gold Buckle Belt Gianvito Rossi Pump Claudia Lobao ‘Take Me ToLaRuicci The Whiskey Bar’ & hoops Earrings Ring Prada shoes 33

Hadleigh’s ‘Shelby' blazer with Brianna vest Vince front seam legging Matt Bernson boot 34

Vince shrunken V-neck sweater Vince legging 35

Hadleigh’s ‘Martin' jacket Hadleigh’s 'Casey' shirt Levi jean

Tootsies’ Alice & Olivia 'Clara' sweater Alice & Olivia ‘Conry’ vegan leather short Tol sunglasses 37

Hadleigh’s ‘Cristina’ fringe vest Vince legging Vintage belt - Stylist’s closet 38

Hadleigh’s olive suede shirt Hadleigh’s olive cord pant Hadleigh's olive/cream check shirt Hadleigh’s belt & ‘Luis’ tassel loafer 39

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P H OTO G R A P H E D B Y U D O S P R E I T Z E N B A R T H HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALEXANDER BECKER IMAGING BY LORRAINE BAKER EDITOR: HILLARY LATOS

For centuries, the town of Pforzheim at the edge of the Black Forest area in Germany, has been home to some of the world’s most renowned jewelry makers such as Chopard, Wellendorff, and Victor Mayer, who is the creator of the exquisite Fabergé Eggs. To celebrate the town’s 250th anniversary of fine jewelry manufacturing, internationally known art photographer Udo Spreitzenbarth captured this special essence of historic craftsmanship combined with avant garde artistry in this series.

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An Ode to the World’s First

LUXURY VODKA In 1992, Tad Dorda, set out to create the world’s first luxury vodka that used traditional methods and top quality ingredients from his native Poland, and thus Chopin Vodka was born. Growing up in a country that takes pride in perfecting the distilling process of vodka he recognized the nuances and subtleties that define the experience of drinking vodka and the differences between its character, taste and aroma, “If it didn’t have those things, why would we drink it?” he asks. By Hillary Latos

For those who have been fortunate to taste the difference of Chopin Vodka would immediate understand the difference between the velvety finish of potato vodka from the peppery rye, and how the light sweetness of wheat based grain spirits. To create an authentic distilled Polish vodka, Chopin’s distillery is located in a 17-acre estate in the Polish village of Krzesk located within 18 miles of the best potato, rye and wheat fields that have been cultivated for centuries. Water is tapped from 100 meter deep wells on property and distilled in copper columns. The vodka sits for a minimum of six months to create the balance that cannot be rushed. “The story behind vodka, the history of how it’s made and where and how it’s consumed, is as rich as any other alcohol—as rich as whiskey, and as rich as a lot of other products out there that we talk more about. The deeper you look into it, the more interesting the story gets: It’s all about ingredients, terroir, water, and climate. The things we can learn from wine—how it’s linked to the terroir, the weather, the people who make it, the slopes, the sun—it’s exactly the same thing in vodka. What is growing on that land, who cultivates it, why is the soil that way, is it sunny, is it foggy? We need to start to talk about vodka in an intelligent way,” asserts Dorda.

Naturally this luxurious elixir would find a home with one of the world’s most renowned fashion designers, Vera Wang. A huge fan of the brand, Wang admits vodka has always been her spirit of choice but has discovered so much about its subtleties over the past two years while co-creating her own. She is grateful to have learned about the vodka process from Tad Dorda, founder and CEO of Chopin Vodka, whom she refers to as the ‘Master of Vodka.’ She adds that she, "will never ever look at a potato the same way again." This March, Dorda and Wang partnered to unveil the world’s first vodka fashion collaboration. Hand-crafted from farm to bottle, Vera Wang personally selected a special variety of young potato for Vera Wang x Chopin that has never been on the market. The potatoes used for the product are sustainably grown and sourced without chemicals or pesticides and the resulting product

is naturally gluten-free and has distinct taste, aroma, complexity and character. During the creative process, Wang was determined to retain the Chopin bottle's iconic shape, with a modern, architectural, and sophisticated iteration for the Vera Wang fashion/lifestyle brand. From the matte bi-color bottle to her personal messaging, she describes this project as being an “amazing journey.” The poem on the back of the bottle is an "ode" to Wang's unique and highly personal relationship with vodka: how it makes her feel, the memories it evokes, and the emotion, sensuality, and romance vodka represents to her. Dorda exudes, "We are honored to have our first artist-designed collaboration with legendary Vera Wang, who is so passionate about the discovery of vodka and is a sincere Chopin Vodka connoisseur." Available for $99 on verawangchopin.com

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Celebrity Florist Extraordinaire

MARK MASONE

As Hamptons events were in overdrive this summer, celebrity florist Mark Masone has been busier now more than ever as he created the dramatic floral backdrops for this season’s splashiest gatherings while also moonlighting in his newest position as LVH Global’s Senior Manager Ambassador to the Hamptons and New York City, the leading luxury concierge company. By Tara Zarilla

Summer 2021 took off with the start of everyone’s favorite event at SOFO which raised over a half a million dollars and Designs by Mark Masone donated more than 50 Flower arrangements. Mark has been on the committee as the event coordinator for over 5 years working side by side with the Co-Founders and managing directors, Andy Sabin and Diana Aceti. His unforgettable work has been seen at shows, parties, and events with celebrities such as fitness trainer Issac Boots, JLO, Stephanie Kramer, Martha Stewart, Debra Messing, Rosanna Scotto, Geoffrey Zakarian, Rocco DiSpirito and Christie Brinkley. He has

produced the setting for over the top parties such as Sir Ivan’s birthday, as well as charity galas like the Scarlett Fund, Samuel Waxman Foundation and Dan’s Taste of Two Forks and the 1640 Society Family Office Forum. Just in the last 2 months Mark has kept up with the elite billionaires of the world all while managing his NEWEST career with a Nestseekers real estate agent, Jimmy Giugliano, who will be featured on Disney+ this year on his new show Selling the Hamptons, with co-stars JB Anderassi, Peggy Zabakolas and Mike Fulfree.

Besides gracing the red-carpets and elite Hampton events and weddings all summer, what’s next for our handsome bachelor, his brand and his family? Mark has recently hired a new social media and PR team, RG Social, that has taken his career to the next level. Mark has recently started writing a autobiography that should be published in 2022 about his coming out after a few decades of being married, raising two kids and losing family along the way. All life altering changes that could really help others with their own story. Once his

autobiography is published it will be made into a pilot by 2023. Stay tuned for more information on our favorite bachelor. Artistic talent runs in the family as his daughter Olivia’s paintings and artwork have been featured at celebrity trainer Issac Boot’s pop-up shop in Wainscott and on the walls of the elite of the Hamptons. Olivia will be featured at a few exclusive galleries in New York and has been talking about delegating her own gallery wall this Fall in the Hamptons. The Masone’s have come out of a rough 2020 along with the rest of the World, but they have fought their way back to the top right where they belong. Mark and his family have moved mountains this summer, all while working alongside one another. His son Justin has become a junior fireman with The Southampton’s Fire Department and will be going into 7th grade this fall and Olivia has started her own Etsy account and will be going into 11th grade. Mark and his family are extremely proud of their kids.

Some families with split homes or stories like Mark’s may break a family, however, this is NOT the case in the Masone home. Liza and Mark are best friends, raising two young teens and living under the same roof. That is what we call a modern-day family making it work for everyone. Mark’s luxury floral brand and his position at LVH Global has brought the entire Masone family back together and 2022 will be their most successful year! Make sure

to follow them for all upcoming changes. Olivia Masone’s Instagram @designsbyoliviaalex Mark Masone’s Real Estate Instagram @Mark_Masone_ Designs by Mark Masone Instagram @Designs_by_Mark_Masone Designsbymarkmasone.com

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When in the year 2004 it became illegal internationally to fish sturgeon in the wild, Gosławice Fish Farm was in the perfect position to take advantage of the new reality. They were ready to start the caviar production process and able to provide many of the world-renowned brands. The world’s leading marketers of caviar at the time, suddenly without source for the product they depended on, turned their sights on all available aquaculture operations able to raise sturgeon.

ANTONIUS CAVIAR Antonius Caviar is the culmination of over 50 years of experience and knowledge in fish farming and over 30 years of sturgeon farming.

After a few years of just producing caviar for third parties, Gosławice Fish Farm sailed in a new direction: they created their brand, Antonius Caviar. The name Antonius Caviar comes from the name of the CEO, Antoni Łakomiak, and was chosen by his co-workers to honor his contribution to the development of the company. It is the company’s belief, that the best caviar comes from passion, experience, and the pursuit of perfection. The quality of caviar is determined by the sturgeon’s environment throughout its life and the conditions present during the breeding process. The goal of Gosławice Fish Farm is to imitate as much as possible the conditions in which sturgeons naturally live.

Antonius Caviar is produced from fish bred and raised in pristine natural environments on 4 different farms and production facilities. They encompass over 6750 acres of water which are home to sturgeon totaling about 3400 metric tons of combined weight. Today, the fruit of their labor has allowed Gosławice Fish Farm to become the largest European producer of caviar with over 30 metric tons on a yearly basis. Only sturgeons from its own breeding are used to produce caviar. This is extremely important for the quality of the product. They can influence every aspect of the sturgeons’ life such as reproduction environment, feed quality and water flow. The caviar is produced in one of the most modern processing facilities, recognized by international agencies as having the highest hygienic standards. The whole production process takes place in highly sterile conditions and is supervised by the most qualified food technologists and ichthyologists. Antonius Caviar, having established itself in other parts of the world, is now available nationwide in the US with two varieties ready to market:

Oscietra Caviar Comes from the Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Appreciated by top chefs and connoisseurs all over the world. Large roe (with a diameter from 2.7 to 3.5 mm) with a unique, saturated taste and a slight nutty note. It comes in colors of grey, brown, olive and gold. Siberian Caviar Comes from the Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii). It is characterized by an intense aroma that will satisfy the most demanding caviar gourmet. The size of the roe ranges from 2.4 mm to 3.2 mm and comes in shades from black to light brown. Antonius Caviar is recognized and highly appreciated by top chefs of the world’s best restaurants. By choosing their product with its direct fish-to-tin process, its customers are sure that each tin, sealed at the farm, contains the freshest sturgeon roe. Due to exceptional attention paid to every detail in breeding, selecting, and producing caviar, they can guarantee the highest quality final product.

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How to

ATTRACT & RETAIN HOUSEHOLD STAFF in Today’s Competitive Market

The market for domestic professionals is highly competitive at the moment, so understanding the current landscape, and knowing how to attract and keep good workers, is more important than ever. Aleksandra Kardwell, founder and president of Hamptons Employment Agency, Inc., and author of How to Find, Hire, and Keep the Right Domestic Professionals: The Household Employer’s Guide to Hiring Great Employees Who Will Stay for Years, shares her advice on how to navigate today’s domestic staffing environment. By Aleksandra Kardwell

What else is different now from pre-pandemic times? Salaries for domestic professionals—like prices for many other things—have increased significantly. Before the pandemic, depending on the position and candidate profile, pay levels were typically 10-25% lower than they are now. What recommendations would you give to household employers?

What’s the market like for household staffing? Today’s market is very competitive, and experienced domestic professionals typically don’t have to wait long to secure wellpaying jobs. In areas like The Hamptons, New York City, and Palm Beach, because of such high worker demand, some employers are even finding that they have to wait longer than usual to fill open positions. 60

It’s always important for households to take care of their staff, but this is especially important right now. If you have good staff in place, that’s great, and you want to stay in that position. To retain your team, treat your employees well, keep them happy, and compensate them appropriately. At a minimum, good employees should get 2-3% annual cost of living raises, with larger raises when inflation is higher. If you’re looking to hire a new employee, be ready to extend an offer quickly when you find someone you think will be a good fit.

Workers with strong resumes are getting hired fast these days, as many are receiving more than one job offer. And, again, with today’s higher salaries, be sure to offer a market-competitive salary. www.HamptonsEmployment.com

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ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN A Status Symbol Like No Other There can be no greater crowning glory to your life of affluence and success than the 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. For all those who for so many years were skeptical about the idea of a luxury prestige brand such as RollsRoyce ever getting into the SUV game, the Cullinan represents a rather large slice of humble pie. This machine isn’t just another luxury, highspecification SUV, it practically redefines the limits of the entire category. By Kyle Edward

A STATUS SYMBOL LIKE NO OTHER Any Rolls-Royce car is a status symbol, in reality, but the Cullinan stands out even more with its massive proportions, imposing presence and resplendent luxury features inside and out. What’s more, the powerhouse 6.7L V12 twin-turbo engine --- a signature of Rolls-Royce automotive engines --- is still there outputting 563-hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. This behemoth SUV loaded with powerful hardware and luxury trimmings is still able to achieve 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. The Cullinan stands unique atop 22-inch seven-spoke wheels with a huge selection of colour options. Some even offer stunning and decadent exterior looks like a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy ornament on the hood (or carbon fiber if you prefer), an electronic tow hitch, stainless steel exterior features, silver satin on the hood, and more. You can craft the Cullinan to reflect your exact specification and taste. If you’ve got the cash, they’ll make it for you. A NEW LEAGUE OF SUV Think of the most luxurious SUV you might have seen at a dealership or online. If you were to augment that by several times, you’d still likely fall short of what you get in the Cullinan. First of all, as we touched on above, there’s virtually no limit to how you can customize this car to suit your own tastes, and not just in colors, but also almost every part of the interior trim right down to the hand-cut real-wood veneers and their patterns. Interiors are styled in sumptuous hand-stitched leather of the highest order of quality, and customization continues with your choice of two “Sanctuary Seats” in the rear with a center console, or a bench seat. Front seats have optional massage function, and both seating rows can be ventilated. Keep adding flourishes with privacy glass, rear compartment side curtains, rear theater mode, a TV tuner, floor mats made of lambswool, illuminated footplates...the list goes on and on.

You can even have a choice as to what kind of trunk you want. Will you go for the recreation module with its concealed additional storage and extra space? Or do you plan to drive your Cullinan to the local horse racing grounds where you can deploy the “Viewing Suite” complete with two high-back chairs, foot stool and center table on which to put your picnic or champagne glasses. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EVERYTHING There are some who see the Rolls-Royce marque and the hood adorned with that timeless and unforgettable Spirit of Ecstasy ornament and they automatically imagine the Cullinan rolling down 5th Avenue in New York or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Where else would anyone take this enormous and divine pile of luxury and superlative quality, right? Rolls-Royce has always been keen to remind us that the Cullinan is more than just a luxury cruiser. It’s a capable off-road machine, too. Yes, that’s right. When you’ve seen the Cullinan traversing the desert sands around Dubai and Abu Dhabi you might think you’re seeing some kind of green-screen fantasy, but this is not the case. The Cullinan’s size, power, wheels and other hardware is ready to rock on virtually any terrain you’d care to take it on. We’re not saying the owners of this stunning SUV would take it up some rock-crawl face like some cheap Jeep Wrangler, but then again it does incredibly well on many surfaces. Its state-of-the-art “Magic Carpet” air suspension system uses live road-scanning data and satellite navigation information to determine the surface up ahead and automatically alter the vehicle’s suspension settings. In the end, it’s the perfect hyper-luxurious carriage ride for those who already have everything and feel like buying into the SUV craze in the most extreme and fantastical way possible.

LUXURY LIVING

PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS Built For The Track Some people take pleasure in finding the faults in luxury cars. Perhaps it makes them feel better; more objective. Sometimes, however, the OEM just bests you and you can’t find anything to fault. This is how we felt when we tested the 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS. This is the car that speaks to the race car driver that dwells within all of us. It was updated for the 2021 model year and we were delighted to find it the most driver-centric Porsche Panamera made to date. By Kyle Edward

BUILT FOR THE TRACK Let’s start by taking a closer look at the racetrack credential of this Panamera GTS. The standard powertrain is a 4.0L twinturbo V8 engine which at 473-hp gets an additional 20-hp on the previous year’s model. It puts out a powerful and pleasing exhaust note, especially as you rev up to the 6800-rpm redline. It evolves into a veritable chorus of awesome racetrack power. More than just speed and sound, the Panamera is equally constructed for high-speed and competitive driving. The rear features one of the car’s most striking and desirable features, which is the dual-fin retractable spoiler. It was born out of a dispute between Porsche designers who were split between an aesthetic camp that didn’t want any spoiler, and an engineering camp that said it needed one for better dynamics. Both seem to get their way with this unique design. Push the button on the touchscreen display and you can deploy the amazing-looking fin for additional aerodynamism when traveling at speed. It’s no secret that the 2021 Panamera GTS is heavy --- 4,651-lbs to be precise --- and along with its 4-door build leads some to believe that a car like the Panamera GTS couldn’t really be so fun to drive. Isn’t it just a really fast limousine with a Porsche badge? Well, if you mean does it have the luxury trim and the comfort levels that a limousine would offer while still driving like a top sports car...then yes, that’s an apt description. But why would that ever be a bad thing? The Panamera GTS may be larger, but we cannot ignore the fact that with its launch control active, this car can launch from 0 to 60-mph in just 3.2 seconds. Even without

launch control, the car can get from 5 to 60-mph in just 4.2 seconds. On top of that, its new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires proved better than the previous generation, reducing the stopping distance from 70-mph by a whole 9 feet to 145 feet. GTS EXTERIOR DETAILS While the main shape of the 2021 Panamera GTS hasn’t changed from the first generation, Porsche has demonstrated that even a few small changes here and there make for a terrific and refreshed look. For instance, there were some additions of body-colored bumper parts, and updates to the taillights to make it a solid car-spanning light bar that is more in-line with the rest of the Porsche design portfolio. LUXURIOUS AND CUTTINGEDGE INTERIOR The mechanics and the aerodynamics seem to push your Panamera GTS to the racetrack, but the interior delivers on the promise of a Porsche answer to a luxury grand tourer. The 4-door construction allows for two big adults to be seated in the rear seating with two more up front. They can all easily get their luggage into the 17.6 cubic feet of trunk space, which is larger than a lot of executive sedans. The driver cockpit includes an analog tachometer surrounded by customizable digital display circles. Make the cockpit your own as you sit back in the superbly comfortable sports seats lined with leather and alcantara as you wrap your hands around the soft, irresistible steering wheel. These are the fine touches; the limousine features that make the interior so sumptuous while you still get to drive a fast, aerodynamic, sports car that just lives to gallop.

Rear passengers get their own climate controls, as well as plenty of legroom and all the right acoustics to enjoy the Bose premium sound system. There’ll be no unwelcome thudding either as you or your passengers exit the vehicle to find that your closing is cushioned by wonderful soft-closing door technology. ON THE ROAD: WHERE THE PANAMERA GTS REALLY SHINES We’ve talked about how it’s built for the racetrack, but we all know that most of us are buying it for the regular road. Our verdict is that it won’t take you long to realize that the Porsche Panamera GTS just can’t be matched within the wider Panamera range, and maybe even beyond. The AWD system keeps power where it needs to be at all times; a simple push of the gear shift gives you complete control and seamless shifting with paddle shifters; its profile sitting 10mm lower than other Panameras gives it a lower center of gravity for better handling, and the finely tuned air suspension creates a sublime drive quality. Look at this any way that you want. It’s the best Panamera out there, and rivals any Porsche you’d care to mention. A big win for the German sports car giant.

EVENTS

IMPACT WEALTH FETES ITS SUMMER ISSUE with Flora Growth the Eve Before the 1640 Society Wealth Forum By Hillary Latos Photos by Neil Tandy

Not even the impending maelstrom of Hurricane Henri (which dissipated to light summer showers) could keep Hamptons guests away from celebrating Impact Wealth’s summer issue with cannabis powerhouse Flora Growth the evening before the exclusive 1640 Society Family Office Wealth Forum. Cohosted by Flora Growth and graciously held the Zero G Southampton manse owned by Joe and Anna Michalczyk, guests enjoyed a sumptuous spread by kosher meat purveyor Prairie Street Prime, along with libations provided by Mirabeau Rose and Mirabeau Rose Gin, Cuestion Tequila, Simple Vodka, and Perricone Hydrogen Water. Beautiful florals were designed by Mark Massone, and Aleksandra Kardwell from Hamptons Employment Agency oversaw all of the staffing. Notable guests who braved the elements included Mitzi Purdue, Cuba Gooding Jr, Mitch Modell, Hadi al Alawi, Alan Reid, Jean Shafiroff, Elliott Moscowitz Founder of Prairie Street Prime, Matt Gohd- CEO of Zero G, Luis Merchan- CEO of Flora Growth.

EVENTS

Hurricanes Cannot Stop Billionaires from Joining the

ELITE EXCLUSIVE 1640 SOCIETY FAMILY OFFICE WEALTH FORUM By Maryn Ryan Soref

Billionaires converged in the Hamptons for a socially distanced 1640 Society Family Office Wealth Forum the day after the expected hurricane Henri changed course and missed the Hamptons. The Forum was held outdoors at a $35 million estate south of the highway in Southampton and adhered to the latest NY state COVID guidelines. Participation in the network is by invitation only and capped at 200 families who get approved to join on an annual basis. It includes some of the most prominent family members, heirs and high net worth investors from across the globe including Asia, Middle East, Europe & Latin America. Leading families that regularly attend the conference include the Pitcairns, Kennedy’s, Bush, Firestone’s, Ford’s, Rockefeller’s, Bronfman’s, Kettering, Getty’s, Kluge, Pritzker’s, Johnson’s, Heinz, Hunt’s, Musk (co-founder of PayPal), along with international magnets like the Mittal family from India and the Pears families from Europe. 1640 Society is known for its timely and thought-provoking closed door ‘family to family’ discussions. This year there was a focus on influencing the reality of thriving for all. The topics explored trends in impact investing, philanthropy, family governance, asset allocation, wealth preservation, health and wellbeing, cannabis and holistic wellness, post-COVID solutions, innovation and space travel, and private jets and custom-

ized travel. This was complimented by Zero Gravity’s test flight the day before onboard a plane at zero gravity whereby families could experience life as an astronaut. Highlights of a fabulous afternoon of leading edge influencers with prevalent elite topics included Donna Karan sharing My Journey: Connecting the Dots and the importance of regenerative placemaking with The Donna Karan Company as Urban Zen Foundation and David Rubenstein, the CEO and Co Founder of the Carlyle group discussing Patriotic Philanthropy and Investing in a Global Economy. The Forum’s afternoon continued with leading CIO’s comparing asset allocation strategies, several billionaires discussing philanthropy, and the advantages of private island ownership in the Caribbean from the perspective of a large BVI private island owner. Entrepreneur, scientist and inventor Dr. Nicholas Perricone led a health and wellness panel which had the CEO of Nanoleq - a wearable smart t shirts that can monitor your health via software, the CEO of ChromaDex that makes the TRU NIAGEN® dietary supplement that promotes healthy aging and combats daily stress on your body, and the CEO of Strategic Vaccines which came out with a new vaccine that can work against multiple strains of coronavirus. Stimulating panel discussions on timely topics included Seeking Alternatives to Alpha moderated by Rosemary Sagar at Kingdon Foundation; Cannabis Research and Growth in a Post-COVID Era with the leadership at Flora Growth Corp, including Luis Merchan, President & CEO, Jason Warnok, CRO, and Dr Annabelle Manola-Morgan, Scientific Advisor and Entrepreneur; Optimizing Health and Solving the CV-19 Dilemma with Dr. Varinder Singh, Chair of Interventional Cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital; a brilliant Blockchain Panel featuring Hossein Azari, CEO of cmorq and Bryan Bodner, Director of BlockFi; and exploring multiple trends in regenerative real estate, including land conservation, eco living opportunities and white-glove custom travel in Families - Living and Travel with Sue Nickason, Principal at Dart Family Office, Jeffrey Menaged, Founder & CEO of Chief Executive Air; Kate George, Founder & CEO of Omnifique; and Britnie Turner, Entrepreneur and Founder of Aerial Group. Philanthropic trends were beautifully represented with influencers and essential topics

such as In-Kind Philanthropy for a Circular Economy with Steve Feldman, Founder & CEO of Renovation Angel and Susan Vanech, Principal of Susan Vanech Properties; and Personal Stories - Fighting Human Trafficking moderated by Yale Fishman, CEO, Hamptons Luxury Estates and featuring Attorney General Sean D Reyes (Utah) with a moving story of his personal journey and professional passion with this bold mission to eradicate human trafficking. Kicking off the cocktail party was pop singer Carolina, who blasted out hit songs while guests mingled over poolside cocktails by Mirabeau dry Rose Gin and Cuestion Tequila, and sipped on the award winning Mirabeau

Pure Provence Rose and Sparkling Rose. The beautiful setting was accented with gorgeous floral displays from Designs by Mark Masone. The celebration lasted until the late evening as guests enjoyed a delicious summer BBQ from upscale Kosher meat purveyor, Prairie Street Prime, along with an array of delectable hors d’oeuvres from the East End’s most sought after caterer, Elegant Affairs and staffing by Hamptons Employment Agency. This beautiful summer celebration brought family office members together who embraced and exchanged stories of their experiences with the global pandemic and vision for a thriving 2022 and beyond.

EVENTS

THE 2021 HAMPTONS CLASSIC GRAND PRIX Closes out the Summer Season By Hillary Latos

One of the highlights of the Hampton’s Labor Day Weekend Celebrations is the annual Hampton Classic Grand Prix. After a year hiatus, riders and Hamptonites were eager to return to the jumping ring to watch the week long competition which culminates in the prestigious Grand Prix competition on Sunday which is as much of a ‘see and be seen’ social gathering as it is a sporting event. Seven of 23 riders returned to jump off for the blue on Sunday in the $300,000 LONGINES Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by Land Rover, and it was Israel’s Daniel Bluman who soared to victory with a blistering time of 34.750 seconds. Bluman, two-time Olympic veteran and 2017 Hampton Classic Grand Prix champion, piloted Blue Star Investments’ Gemma W, a 10-yearold Dutch Warmblood mare, around the ring after five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward took the lead, finishing in a time of 36.790 seconds. Bluman had the advantage of watching Ward’s round. Ward has won the Hampton Classic Grand Prix a record seven times, and this year he brought his 2021 Olympic partner, Contagious, to compete. After his second-place finish in the Grand Prix, Ward won the $30,000 LONGINES Rider Challenge with a total of 538 points. Bluman placed second with 350 points. Schuyler Riley (USA) rounded out the top three in both the Hampton Classic Grand Prix and the LONGINES Rider Challenge, collecting a total of 325 points. After finishing second with Katherine Gallagher’s Robin de Ponthual in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier, she piloted the 16-yearold Selle Français gelding to a fault-free time of 37.420 seconds. A different competition, the Hampton Cottages & Gardens Table Décor Awards, took place in the VIP Tent during Sunday’s final class. LoveShackFancy, Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s lifestyle and travel-inspired clothing brand, took blue-ribbon honors for having the best-decorated table.

REAL ESTATE

A CONTINUUM Of Luxury Living

Iconic oceanfront residences in Miami Beach embarks on its first redevelopment and innovative contactless living technology for a post COVID era.

Perched on the southernmost tip of Miami Beach, the Continuum has become the best in class in oceanfront living in the United States. For more than two decades, the world’s most affluent and discerning residents of South Florida have revered the iconic beachfront community as the preeminent choice of primary and seasonal home within the historic South of Fifth neighborhood. Considered an original pioneer in contemporary resort-style living, the Continuum remains one of the most desirable and highly sought-after properties for homeowners nationwide and across the globe. Renowned internationally for its world-class oceanfront residences and unmatched quality in service and amenities, Continuum offers a luxury lifestyle that brings unparalleled serenity. 72

For the first time in the property’s history, the Continuum embarks on a new redevelopment to its grounds, bringing a contemporary transformation to the heart of South of Fifth. Partnering with the acclaimed ArquitectonicaGEO, one of the nation’s leading architectural design teams, the property will see a rejuvenation to the exterior grounds, as part of an unprecedented beautification of the landscape—establishing new life and vitality to the vicinity and surrounding neighborhood. “We’re very excited to start our exciting journey to establish a new and improved aesthetic,” says Rishi Idnani, Managing Director of the Continuum. “For almost two decades, the Continuum has become the crown jewel in contemporary oceanfront living, and the property is recognized on an international scale for its leadership in architectural excellence. We are pleased to be working with one of today’s most celebrated landscape architects for the outdoor renovation and transformation of our grounds that will ultimately mark a new chapter for the Continuum and the South of Fifth district.”

The design ethos and architectural theme adopted by ArquitectonicaGEO for the exterior renovation of the Continuum was presented as “Infinite Wellbeing,” in-line with the resort-style philosophy of the property. The new outdoor redevelopment is now underway and is expected to be completed this year.

local guidelines, while minimizing the risk of exposure to Covid-19. To heighten the level of “contactless living” throughout the development, the latest facial recognition technology has been introduced, allowing residents to enjoy the benefits of personal authentication as they move around the property.

The Continuum is situated on 12 acres of perfectly manicured oceanfront property, with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, representing the largest parcel of beachfront real estate in Miami Beach. The Continuum is internationally renowned for its world class amenities that include The Patio, a private gourmet ItalianMediterranean restaurant, Sporting Club and Spa with fully equipped gym, lap pool, treatment rooms, fitness studios and rooftop workout deck, two lagoon pools, tennis pavilion, oceanfront Beach Club, as well as the nation’s most advanced facial recognition system by one of today’s leading providers.

iDentyTech Solutions has been the security technology provider for Continuum since 2016 and has been at the forefront with implementing the most advanced security protocols and training for its public safety personnel. The Continuum is integrating iDentyTech's Facial Recognition platform, using AXIS cameras, enabling residents to take advantage of iDentyTech’s in-motion facial recognition software capabilities. The cameras are installed at entry points to the property and for elevator control, allowing residents to be immediately authenticated and then taken directly to their floor without needing to push a button or specify which floor their apartment is located. Upon entering the building, a facial recognition terminal is also able to determine whether an individual is wearing a face mask, upon which it will automatically “authenticate” the resident.

The Continuum has quickly has become known as the industry’s gold standard in implementing state-of-the-art technologies for the health, safety and security of its residents. With the help of today’s most advanced security company, the property has successfully phased its reopening of amenities and common areas seamlessly for homeowners, strictly adhering to state and

The Continuum is South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront condominium residencies, located on the southern-most tip of Miami Beach. Originally developed

by The Continuum Company, the property includes two towers: the South Tower, which opened in 2000, comprising of 42 floors, and the North Tower, which opened in 2007, comprising of 37 floors. With a Grand Lobby designed by Mirtha Arayan of MAS Interior Design, featuring works of art by artist in residence, Rudolf Budja, the North Tower offers 217 units comprising of between 1 and 5 bedroom floor plans, ranging from 2,450 square foot up to 9,369 square foot in size. The South Tower offers 318 units comprising of between 1 and 6 bedroom floor plans, ranging from 1,533 square foot up to 4,004 square foot in size. Residencies feature private and semi-private elevator entries, together with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and downtown Miami skyline. For further information, visit www.ContinuumSB.com 73

REAL ESTATE

Investing In

ULTRA-LUXURY REAL ESTATE IReal estate has always been a pillar in building an investment portfolio, with the unique benefit of being a tangible investment that you can physically enjoy - a value above and beyond any stock.

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By removing the fractures in the traditional brokerage caused by internal competition amongst independent agents, Bespoke can use our data-driven insight to ensure the Bespoke client is the industry's most informed client. Most notably, our approach allows us to use data to power our marketing and sales through The Bespoke Method—our proprietary practice for successfully pairing UHNWIs with the world's finest offerings - with unprecedented results. With South Florida's $10M+ market's tremendous growth since 2020, with nearly 300 $10M+ trades in 2021 YTD alone, it has never been more prudent to understand the market's detailed intricacies. As the President of our South Florida headquarters, I would be grateful for the opportunity to share the value of our experience and insight with you. Sincerely Harlan Goldberg, President Bespoke Real Estate, South Florida 119 Washington Ave, Suite 500 Miami Beach, FL 33139-7228 T. 305.800.9030

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Impact Wealth Fall 2021 Issue

Articles inside

Hurricanes Cannot Stop Billionaires from Joining the elite Exclusive 1640 Society Family Office Wealth Forum

Investing In Ultra-Luxury Real Estate

The 2021 Hamptons Classic Grand Prix Closes out the Summer Season

Antonius Caviar

Impact Wealth Fetes Its Summer Issue with Flora Growth the Eve Before the 1640 Society Wealth Forum

kevin o’LeAry Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS Built For The Track

How to Attract & Retain Household Staff in Today’s Competitive Market

An Ode to the World’s First luxury Vodka

MARk MASONE Celebrity Florist Extraordinaire

ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN A Status Symbol Like No Other