In Paul Coelho’s book The Alchemist, he refers to it as “following your personal legend.” Destiny. Your life’s purpose. Life path. There are many ways to describe the innate passion that drives you to fulfill something greater in the world. For John H. Linnartz, he settles gently on a calling. But, perhaps even more importantly, that’s precisely what he does for the people he works with. He helps others to find meaning in their own lives for many years.

His business, Linnartz & Associates, is focused on two particular areas: strategic family philanthropy and preparing heirs for success. Finding clarity and confidence is the foundation of what he has built. Both present challenges that can border on the monumental – just ask any multi generational family. But, New Canaan, Conn.-based Linnartz makes clear that the rewards in watching families flourish through learning to communicate – while building a culture of learning and growing together – make rising to the challenge worthwhile. “Learning and growing together is one of the pillars of success for families,he emphasizes. He has assisted on highly-trusted projects, and presents to select private organizations on multi-generational communications and wealth.