Celebrity Estates: Freddie Mercury and Financial Planning With An LGBTQ+ Mindset (Ep.70)

Lead vocalist for Queen, Freddie Mercury kept quiet about his love life up until his death in 1991 due to complications from HIV. Since then, LGTBQ+ rights and recognition have led to a more tolerant society, with financial planning following suit. In this episode, David Lenok is joined by Tim Volk, Founder and Managing Director of T. Volk and Company, for a conversation on LGBTQ+ financial planning and creating a healthy environment for clients as a financial advisor. Tim discusses: Some of the best practices when advising LGBTQ+ clients; How can advisors provide support to client potentially still in the closet; Why communication is essential between family members; The diversity of culture between clients and LGBTQ+ groups and why advisors should understand the different dynamics; And more Connect With Tim Volk: Tim Volk T. Volk and Company Connect With David Lenok: [email protected]  WealthManagement.com LinkedIn: David Lenok LinkedIn: Informa About Our Guest: Tim Volk hails from an entrepreneurial family, is a unique professional with an exceptional network, great inter-personal skills, and a deep appreciation of the issues surrounding wealth. He is an experienced business executive and seasoned board member with a strong financial background with deep expertise in wealth management, real estate, mortgage banking and insurance. He is the Founder and Principal of T.Volk & Company, a boutique advisory firm that specializes in assisting closely-held businesses, family offices (single and multi-family) and family-controlled enterprises.