Our recent "Invest to advance" survey shows that among US high net worth (HNW) investors, Hispanic investors aren’t waiting to pass their wealth on to family. They want to invest in their family’s success now, helping their children and grandchildren achieve their life’s goals.
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More than 3 in 4 of HNW Hispanic investors believe that they have achieved the American dream. They have the ability to live their lives how they choose and they want to provide a better life for future generations. They’re prioritizing retirement planning and financial support for extended family.
What defines the American dream
![Pie charts showing how HNW Hispanic investors define the American dream: 51% include Having the ability to live my life how I choose](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col1/innergrid/xcol1/textimage/image.580.png/1695936016286.png)
Having the ability to live my life how I choose
![Pie charts showing how HNW Hispanic investors define the American dream: 49% include Providing my family with a better life than I had growing up](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col1/innergrid/xcol2/textimage_copy/image.580.png/1695936033365.png)
Providing my family with a better life than I had growing up
![Pie charts showing how HNW Hispanic investors define the American dream: 42% include Being able to retire comfortably](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col1/innergrid/xcol3/textimage_copy/image.580.png/1695936056915.png)
Being able to retire comfortably
Top financial needs
![Pie charts showing the top financial needs of HNW Hispanic investors: 82% say Retirement planning](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col2/innergrid_copy/xcol1/textimage_copy/image.580.png/1695935876166.png)
Retirement planning
![Pie charts showing the top financial needs of HNW Hispanic investors: 67% include Financial support for extended family](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col2/innergrid_copy/xcol2/textimage_copy/image.580.png/1695935894604.png)
Financial support for extended family
![Pie charts showing the top financial needs of HNW Hispanic investors: 62% include Buying a home](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1426275609/col2/innergrid_copy/xcol3/textimage_copy/image.580.png/1695935911494.png)
Buying a home
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Hispanic HNW investors want to help their loved ones build their lives and achieve milestones they will get to see. They also want to take advantage of the tax benefits of gifting to family members.
When do they plan to give inheritors money?
Giving while living
![Bar chart showing when Hispanic HNW investors expect to transfer investments to heirs: 56% say Giving while living](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_2051911634/col1/innergrid/xcol1/textimage_1956729467/image.580.png/1695936185414.png)
Giving after death
![Bar chart showing when Hispanic HNW investors expect to transfer investments to heirs: 44% say Giving after death](/us/en/wealth-management/who-we-serve/specialized-advice/multicultural-investors/invest-to-advance/hispanic-investors/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_2051911634/col1/innergrid/xcol1/textimage_1000704845/image.580.png/1695936198344.png)
Reasons for passing on wealth while living
- 0 %
To help teach heirs valuable money lessons
- 0 %
To see heirs enjoy the money
- 0 %
To help pay for heirs’ education
- 0 %
To help pursue a passion or business venture
- 0 %
To obtain the tax benefits of gifting to family members
I want to support what my son wants to pursue while I’m still alive, and then leave him something for after.
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See ways to give wealth to your family. Learn more about family gifting.
About two-thirds of Hispanic HNW investors are worried that their children will not properly manage money given to them. They want to find ways to teach their children about healthy financial habits.
Interest in proactive education is high
More financial education would help ensure my family members make the most of the support I provide
- 0 %
Agree
Top concerns about children and finances
- 0 %
agree
They will not understand how to properly manage their money
- 0 %
agree
They will squander the money left to them after I am gone
- 0 %
agree
I’d like to teach my kids about healthy financial habits, but I don’t know where to begin
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Melinda Hightower
Managing Director
Head, Multicultural Client Segment
Wealth Management USA