I sit down with the enormously engaging Matthew Fleming, a man of extraordinary accomplishments and heritage. He is a partner at multi-family office, Stonehage Fleming, a former professional All-England cricketer, a former officer in the British army and a member of the multi-generational enterprising Fleming family, whose scions include Ian Fleming of James Bond fame!

As a Partner and Head of Family Governance and Succession at Stonehage Fleming, a prominent London-based multi-family office serving global families of wealth, Matthew Fleming brings professional and personal insights to help clients craft meaningful legacies that transcend generations.

In this episode, Matthew delves into his upbringing within a storied family whose legacy extends from the founding of the investment bank Robert Fleming & Co. in 1873 to the cultural phenomenon of 007.

He shares candid reflections on the pivotal moments that shaped him, both as a young man and as a parent, and reveals how his unique background influenced his career in family governance.

Key Highlights:

Growing Up a Fleming: Matthew offers a glimpse into the unique challenges and privileges of being part of a family with such a storied legacy.

Career in Family Governance: Insights into how Matthew’s experiences prepared him for his role at Stonehage Fleming, where he guides families through the complexities of intergenerational wealth transfer.

Life Lessons from Cricket and the Military: Lessons in leadership, discipline, and teamwork that have served him both personally and professionally.

Legacy and Identity: A thoughtful discussion on the balance between honoring a family’s past and creating a future that reflects individual aspirations.

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Serious Coin creator and host, Kelly Willis Green is a professional money coach to affluent individuals who want to develop a healthier, more intentional relationship with their wealth. A Certified Money Coach since 2103, Kelly spent 25 years in wealth management as a marketing professional and came into affluence through marriage, bringing both a professional and personal perspective to her client work and her podcast conversations about wealth – its complexities, privileges, opportunities and challenges.

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Growing up Fleming: Legacy, Leadership and Life Lessons with Matthew Fleming