John was recently a guest on Designing a Legacy Podcast with Angelina Carleton. The episode explores the idea that the most meaningful legacy families can leave behind is not money itself, but the values, mindset, and emotional wisdom that accompany it. Angelina and John discuss how avoiding conversations about wealth and personal beliefs can create […]
And how advisors can encourage these difficult conversations. This piece by John Knowlton was originally published in Trusts & Estates on May 4, 2026. Read the original article here Your clients talk to you about money. But the conversation might end there. “Why don’t people talk about money with their kids?” I’ve been posing this question to all […]
Do you ever wonder whether your kids should know what you earn?And beyond that—does sharing that kind of information actually help or hurt? In this episode, host Randolph Love III and John Knowlton discuss a topic many families avoid: how to have honest, meaningful conversations with your children about finances, wealth, and the future you’re […]
This video explores Proverbs 11:24 through the wisdom of Solomon, highlighting the principle of sowing and reaping. It explains that generosity isn’t just about giving away resources, it’s about trusting that what is given with the right heart multiplies over time. Solomon contrasts two mindsets: one that gives freely and grows richer (in more than […]
“Most families lose their wealth not because of bad investing, but because they never built the structure needed to sustain generational wealth. In this episode of ChristianAlts, Matt Johns sits down with John Knowlton to explore why wealth rarely survives across generations—and why the real issue is often family governance, not portfolio construction. John brings […]
How regular, little conversations set the stage for multi-generational wealth. This piece by John Knowlton was originally published in Trusts & Estates on April 13, 2026. Read the original article here Family fortunes are hard to build, but they’re even harder to keep. We’ve all heard stories of wealth being squandered by the offspring of successful entrepreneurs. […]
John was featured on “Awakened Titans Podcast” with Lily Patrascu, where he shared his professional journey and the key mindset shifts that reshaped his path and performance. Throughout the conversation, John reflected on the “hard truths” behind building real, sustainable success and why many professionals plateau despite effort. He walked through pivotal moments in his […]
This piece was originally published in Trusts & Estates on March 11, 2026. Read the original article here “Money will only make you more of what you already are.” as T. Harv Eker observed. While wealth can empower a healthy family, it acts as a high-definition lens for those with strained relationships, magnifying existing tensions. Too often, parents […]
John Knowlton, February 18, 2026 This piece was originally published in Trusts & Estates on February 18, 2026. Read the original article here The first generation makes it, the second generation spends it and the third generation loses it. You’ve probably heard some version of the “Shirtsleeves” proverb. Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations is […]
In this episode, Georg Klausner sits down with John Knowlton to talk about something many families avoid-money. They discuss how open communication can strengthen relationships, why fairness in wealth isn’t always simple, and how shared decision-making can help families plan for lasting prosperity.
