Breakout Session 3: Understanding and Addressing the Wealth Gap: Engaging in Constructive Dialogue

The dynamics surrounding issues of wealth – including income inequality, economic mobility, and the tension between public and private personas – are often tricky to manage, especially in the current toxic sociopolitical climate. While there is no “right” answer, discussions with peers can be an important starting point for those grappling with these issues. Peter Karoff and Leslie Pine will reflect on recent discussions with families and others on what it means to be wealthy in our society today, including implications for the next generation. The session will engage participants in constructive dialogue about the wealth divide, public vs. private persona, and roles of philanthropy.