The Mack Podcast

Luxury, Liquidity & Legacy: Rethinking Collectibles as Assets

In this Mack Podcast panel discussion, Brian Adams is joined by Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, Rich Vinhais of Wax Collect, private jeweler Asher Hoffman, and Molly Gron of Freeman’s Auction House to explore the role of watches and collectibles within family office portfolios. Together, they unpack the shift from hobbyist collecting to institutional-level acquisition strategies, touching on provenance, authentication, liquidity, estate planning, insurance, generational wealth transfer, and the growing influence of storytelling in alternative assets. The conversation also examines the realities behind gray market pricing, collector psychology, long-term holding strategies, and why relationships, expertise, and patience remain critical advantages in the world of passion assets. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Ultimate Resumes and BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors. Founded by Liz Handlin, Ultimate Resumes helps professionals transform their resumes into powerful career marketing tools. Through an in-depth consultation process and strategic storytelling, they help clients clearly articulate the value they bring to potential employers, boards, and leadership teams. Learn more at ultimateresumes.com. Banyan works with family business owners to navigate complex decisions around succession, ownership, and long-term strategy—helping families clarify their options, align as a group, and move forward with confidence. Learn more at banyan.global.

Designing Family Offices That Endure Beyond the Founder

In this episode of The Mack Podcast, Stephan Roche joins Brian C. Adams for a conversation on what it really takes to build a family office designed to last beyond the founder. They discuss the difference between founder-dependent and founder-designed family offices, why purpose and governance matter early on, and how families can create structures that support long-term continuity rather than short-term convenience. Brian and Stephan also explore the growing complexity of the family office landscape, including talent challenges, next-generation engagement, independent governance, private investing trends, and the increasing role of emotional intelligence in leadership. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Ultimate Resumes. Founded by Liz Handlin, Ultimate Resumes helps professionals transform their resumes into powerful career marketing tools. Through an in-depth consultation process and strategic storytelling, they help clients clearly articulate the value they bring to potential employers, boards, and leadership teams. Learn more at ultimateresumes.com.

The Art of Watch Collecting: Craftsmanship, Community & Capital

In this panel episode of The Mack Podcast, the conversation explores the growing role of watches and collectibles within the family office and ultra-high-net-worth landscape. Guests Jordan Freeman, Aaron Levine, and Vasu Kulkarni discuss how collecting has evolved from a personal passion into a legitimate alternative asset class shaped by scarcity, craftsmanship, community, and cultural relevance. The discussion covers the rise of independent watchmakers, the psychology behind collecting, authentication and insurance considerations, liquidity and lending against collectibles, and how relationships and access now matter more than capital alone. The group also examines the parallels between watches, art, and other tangible assets, along with why many collectors view rare timepieces as both wearable art and long-term stores of value. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Ultimate Resumes. Founded by Liz Handlin, Ultimate Resumes helps professionals transform their resumes into powerful career marketing tools. Through an in-depth consultation process and strategic storytelling, they help clients clearly articulate the value they bring to potential employers, boards, and leadership teams. Learn more at ultimateresumes.com.

Jewelry, Provenance & Portable Wealth: Inside the Luxury Investment Market

In this episode of The Mack Podcast, we explore the intersection of high jewelry, emotional legacy, and alternative investing. Brian Adams is joined by Melissa Dusenberry, founder of All The Brilliants, and Paris-based high jewelry designer Édéenne for a conversation on how family offices and collectors are increasingly viewing exceptional jewelry and rare gemstones through both a personal and investment lens. The discussion covers everything from provenance, trust, and responsible sourcing to emerging trends in rare colored stones, antique jewelry, and collectible designer pieces. The guests also share insight into how emotional connection, family history, craftsmanship, and scarcity influence long-term value in the luxury market — and why jewelry remains one of the few asset classes that can be both deeply personal and portable wealth. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by FOTechHub. Learn more about FOTechHub's DemoDay (2nd Edition), taking place on May 19, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/fotechhub-demoday-2nd-edition?utm_source=MK&utm_campaign=MK

The Nuclear Investment Landscape: AI, Energy Demand & Infrastructure

As energy demand accelerates and AI-driven infrastructure reshapes the power landscape, nuclear energy is once again moving to the center of the conversation. In this panel episode of The Mack Podcast, Brian Adams is joined by Ross Matzkin-Bridger, Pete Mathias, and Brian Danielewicz to explore the nuclear investment landscape and what it means for family offices and long-term investors. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by FOTechHub. Learn more about FOTechHub's DemoDay (2nd Edition), taking place on May 19, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/fotechhub-demoday-2nd-edition?utm_source=MK&utm_campaign=MK