Finance has no shortage of quantitative benchmarks. Return rates, asset growth, client acquisition costs, and portfolio volatility are all tracked with precision. Justin Nelson, a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank with nearly 30 years in the industry, believes these measures are useful but ultimately incomplete. Connecting Financial Decisions to Human Lives Nelson heads…
Karl Studer: Building a Family Enterprise Designed to Last Generations The ambition to build something that outlasts you is one of the more demanding forms of entrepreneurship. It requires a different kind of discipline — the willingness to plant trees whose shade you may never sit under, to make decisions whose benefits accrue to people…
The growth of Energy Transfer under Kelcy Warren was not accidental. It was the product of well-timed acquisitions, disciplined capital allocation, and a willingness to move fast when competitors hesitated. Over more than two decades, Warren assembled a portfolio of midstream assets that now stretches across 44 states and includes close to 125,000 miles of…
Judd Zebersky closed nearly three decades at Jazwares on March 20, 2026, stepping down as CEO of the company he founded after leaving a career in law. David Neustein, who served as Chief Operating Officer for 14 years, assumed the CEO role on March 23, 2026, taking over a business with roughly 1,400 employees and…
When Kelcy Warren and Ray Davis started Energy Transfer in 1996, the company had roughly 200 miles of pipeline and ambitions that outpaced its balance sheet. Twenty-seven years later, Energy Transfer operates nearly 125,000 miles of pipeline, generates revenue approaching $90 billion annually, and moves product to 93 countries. The gap between those two snapshots…
Being featured in Atlanta Style and Design Magazine’s ‘Looming Large’ profile series is a form of industry recognition that reflects editorial judgement about which designers are doing work of genuine significance in the American market. Debby Gomulka’s inclusion in this series — described as celebrating a ‘designer’s renaissance’ — acknowledges a career that has entered…
Kelcy Warren stated in a Hart Energy interview that the idea of rapidly phasing out hydrocarbons does not align with current market realities or infrastructure limitations. As chairman of Energy Transfer, he highlighted consistent demand for midstream services as strong evidence of the sector’s durability and long-term relevance. Kelcy Warren emphasized that pipeline infrastructure remains…
In a recent Price of Business profile, Michael Gold Westport presented a comprehensive framework for achieving sustainable financial growth. Speaking from his Westport, Connecticut office, Gold outlined repeatable actions that prioritize process, discipline, and measurable outcomes over speculative strategies. Central to Michael Gold Westport methodology are automated contributions to retirement and investment accounts, scheduled portfolio…
Dr. Andrew Jacono, a Manhattan-based facial plastic surgeon, emphasizes a structural approach to facial rejuvenation that goes beyond simple skin tightening. In a recent Forbes interview, he described the deep-plane facelift as a method that releases retaining ligaments and repositions the midface as a single unit, producing longer-lasting elevation of the cheeks and a smoother…
In today’s fast-paced world, the home has become more important than ever as a sanctuary for relaxation and personal expression. Modern home decor isn’t just about filling spaces with beautiful objects—it’s about creating an environment that reflects your lifestyle and values while serving practical needs. The intersection of aesthetics and function is where true design…