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Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans
Coverage of Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans in the Nexus archive.
- How business ownership is once again becoming a family affair
A growing share of businesses among wealthy Americans is being inherited rather than purchased, reflecting a broader wealth transfer as $36 trillion to $124 trillion in assets shifts to younger generations. Bank of America’s 2026 Private Bank Study shows 23% of businesses will be inherited, up from 5% in 2022, with factors including private capital growth, tax policies, and wealth concentration driving the trend.