Today, Unchained revealed that its investment advisory branch, Sound Advisory, has joined forces with Gannett Trust Company to create a new entity: Gannett Wealth Advisors.
This merger represents a groundbreaking moment as it combines an SEC-registered investment advisor with a chartered bitcoin trust company for the first time. This collaboration aims to establish what they describe as a “comprehensive wealth management platform” tailored for digital assets, according to information shared with Bitcoin Magazine.
Gannett Wealth Advisors will function under the umbrella of Gannett Trust Company, which is publicly chartered in Wyoming. The focus will be on integrating financial planning, custody solutions, and inheritance services within one regulated framework.
In May of this year, Wyoming officially granted Gannett Trust Company its charter to assist individuals and businesses in managing and preserving their bitcoin holdings. The company’s mission is to prevent the loss of bitcoin by providing secure custody and inheritance options designed for long-term holders.
The Intersection of Bitcoin and Fiduciary Standards
This merger signifies a connection between Bitcoin-centric finance and traditional wealth management’s stringent regulatory environment.
Unchained has previously offered bitcoin custody through its collaborative model; however, incorporating an SEC-registered advisor adds fiduciary oversight along with comprehensive planning capabilities.
“For Unchained,” stated Joe Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained,” partnering with Gannett Trust and Gannett Wealth Advisors is crucial in demonstrating how Bitcoin-focused wealth management can adhere to conventional standards while respecting the asset’s unique characteristics.”
The newly formed platform addresses one persistent issue within Bitcoin: estate planning. Traditional firms often lack expertise in handling private keys or secure asset transfer models. In response,Gannet plans on delivering solutions combining regulated trust structures alongside self-sovereign principles inherent within Bitcoins themselves.”</P
“By merging advisory services together alongside trusted offerings we provide families businesses owners something never before available—a fully integrated approach allowing them plan manage protect legacies adhering fiduciary standards,” commented Joshua Preston CEO at GANETT TRUST COMPANY </P
A Shift In Global Wealth Distribution </H2
The introduction GANETT WEALTH ADVISORS comes pivotal juncture next decade approximately $80 trillion globally expected change hands according research cited UNCHAINED nearly 4 million bitcoins may already lost forever due inadequate preparation absence specific estate frameworks geared towards digital assets</P
<P Meanwhile U.S policy catching up investor demand August federal government issued executive order expanding 401(k) options include alternative investments such cryptocurrency real estate private equity further cementing role these modern-day commodities play future economic landscapes </ P
< P Situated WYOMING where charters established lead nation’s hub DIGITAL ASSET TRUST COMPANIES progressive legislation recognizes responsibilities state law providing foundation many competitors other jurisdictions still lacking
< p Officially launching during DIGITAL WEALTH FRONTIERS summit hosted October fifteenth BITCOIN PARK NASHVILLE live stream event brings together family offices advisors business leaders discuss strategies effectively managing generational resources incorporating BITCOIN diversified portfolios becoming increasingly accepted mainstream financial circles companies like want serve clientele demanding both security compliance without sacrificing fundamental tenets underpinning currency itself