Chad Willardson, founder of Pacific Capital, highlights a growing trend among affluent investors he calls “lifestyle-aligned investing.” Instead of chasing traditional or speculative returns, wealthy individuals are increasingly directing capital into assets that reflect their personal values, interests, and desired lifestyles.
Willardson notes examples such as boutique resorts, co-investments in passion projects like sports teams or luxury retreats, and farmland with regenerative agriculture potential. These aren’t just alternative investments — they’re strategic, inflation-hedging assets that generate both financial and experiential returns.
His insight underscores a shift in wealth management philosophy: today’s millionaires aren’t just building portfolios — they’re designing lives that integrate purpose, enjoyment, and sustainable financial growth.
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