MY STORY

I’m a second-generation family member from a nine-figure real estate family, and I’ve seen firsthand the complexity and emotional weight that comes with passing wealth across generations. I grew up in a challenging family with big personalities. Together, my three siblings and I navigated an estate process that nearly broke us apart, and through it I learned both the fragility and the resilience of family relationships. 

I moved to Colorado to build a career on my own terms, learning the family business outside the family business. As a multifamily broker, I became one of the fastest-rising professionals in my firm’s history. Brokerage taught me how to value assets, work with different personalities, and manage expectations, but I knew real estate was only one part of the landscape wealthy families must navigate.

I immersed myself in finance, family business dynamics, investing, accounting, and trust law to prepare for the complexity my family required. Over time I grew into the role of family fiduciary, guiding significant real estate and private equity assets while helping my siblings stay aligned through difficult decisions. The fact that we remain close today is the outcome I am most proud of, and it shapes the way I now serve other families.

I’m right at home working on big, complex problems within the emotional architecture of family dynamics. Just as important, I work well with family members themselves, helping them stay connected while moving forward together.

Barton Thompson

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  • 10 Years’ experience as the “family fiduciary”, managing shared commercial real estate assets, private equity investments, and a second-generation family office.

  • 10 years as one of Colorado’s top commercial real estate advisors, providing personalized investment advice and leading the execution of large-scale transactions.

  • Second-Gen inside a nine-figure real estate family, navigating family dynamics and a generational transition firsthand.

  • Deep familiarity with the intergenerational dynamics and decision-making challenges that come with wealth.

  • Professional Networks & Resources

    • Tiger 21 Member

    • Independent Trustee Alliance Member

    • Purposeful Planning Institute Member

My Beliefs

  • Money is a form of energy. It can be as destructive as it is empowering; everything depends on how it’s used.

  • The biggest threats to family wealth are personal, not financial. Poor communication, legal conflict, and unhealthy decision-making erode fortunes more than market volatility ever could.

  • The best investment is in people. I believe in continuous self-improvement, and that helping family members grow leads to the most meaningful and sustainable returns.