We are privileged to present our 2026 Summer Issue cover story, “The Architect of Calm: How David Booth Transformed Academic Finance Into a Trillion-Dollar Investment Empire.” Decades after his historic $300 million endowment to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, David Booth continues to prove that rigorous, empirical finance theory can scale into a powerhouse with over $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM). Our exclusive feature details how his philosophy of steady, evidence-based investing provides an indispensable blueprint for navigating today’s turbulent markets.
Summer in the Hamptons is a time for reflection, connection, and deep-dive exploration into the ideas reshaping our global economy. In this issue, we explore the intersections of generational wealth, rapid technological integration, and the visionary leaders pushing the boundaries of modern capital.
Finance, Family Offices, and the Future of Wealth Management
Beyond our cover story, our Investing section dives headfirst into timely structural shifts, analyzing how California’s ongoing wealth tax debate is actively reshaping the geography of capital, high-net-worth mobility, and state-level innovation. We also unmask the digital future of legacy planning in “The Inheritance a Machine Can Read,” alongside a definitive guide on the 10 core principles every family office must master to thrive in the modern era.
In Fashion and Fine Dining, we bring you an exclusive Scanlon Theodore style spread, a curated tasting tour of Cimento wines, and a look at the automated future of luxury mixology with Barsys.
Finally, as global travel rebounds with multi-generational travel itineraries, our Travel & Luxury Experience team previews the five most anticipated luxury hotel openings worldwide, alongside private sea excursions with Ikonic Yachts. We round out the issue with exclusive society coverage from the red carpets of the Parrish Art Museum Gala, the high-stakes financial panels of the Milken Institute Global Conference, and the Uncharted Conference right here in the Hamptons.
Whether you are managing a global enterprise or relaxing by the shore, we hope this issue inspires you to align your capital with true impact.
Enjoy the summer.
Candice Beaumont, Managing Editor
