PATHSTONE EVENT
Futurepath Summit
Opportunity for skill-building and meaningful conversations around the opportunities and complexities of inherited family legacy, expectations, and financial wealth.
June 11th-12th, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
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About
Your Preferred Life
In families, one of the most important developmental tasks is defining what a meaningful life looks like on your own terms – in the context of your family’s shared dreams. We will explore how individuals can thoughtfully articulate a vision for their preferred life - grounded in values, purpose, and personal agency rather than external expectations.
Together, we will consider questions such as:
What does a life well-lived mean to you?
How do your values and aspirations shape the decisions you make?
Where might greater intentionality help you align your resources and opportunities with the life you want to build?
Your Family Systems
Every family functions as a system, with established dynamics, roles, expectations, and patterns that shape how family members relate to one another and participate in the broader family enterprise. We will examine how family systems influence identity, decision-making, and leadership across generations.
We will explore:
How has your family system shaped your sense of role and responsibility?
Where do family expectations support or challenge your individual development?
What roles can you play within the system to co-author the family’s direction while maintaining authenticity and personal agency?
The World Around You
For many, a life of purpose extends beyond stewardship of family assets and includes being intentional about how we show up in our communities and what we are doing to shape a world we want. We will explore the impact you hope to have in the world and how to continually align your influence with your values, interests, and resources.
We will discuss:
What issues or opportunities call for your attention and engagement?
How do you define meaningful contribution and responsible stewardship?
In what ways can your influence be deployed thoughtfully and effectively beyond the family system?
Agenda
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | Registration Closed
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Dinner: A setting to get to know each other, share a bit about ourselves and families, and reflect a bit on how we want our life to evolve and feel.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 12
8:30 AM
Breakfast and opening: The role our narratives and stories play in shaping who we become. How our strengths—and understanding them—shape how much of our potential we claim. The role our families and legacies play.
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A session on my story: The building of my story about my future. Deepening a sense of purpose and why I’m here
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A session on strengths and superpowers: Exploring, finding, claiming my strengths and talents to build my life.
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A session on family—wealth, legacy, and culture: The role I play in my family. The role my family plays in my life.
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Action session: Intentional, powerful next steps.
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What to Expect
- A warm, authentic environment where you can come as you are — no pretense, no pressure.
- A safe space designed to foster meaningful conversations about wealth, purpose, and influence.
- Practical tools to help clarify your perspectives and set thoughtful goals.
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