From the bestselling book

What Would theRockefellers Do?

The living companion to the bestselling book by Garrett Gunderson.

Start with the book, then use the field guides, illustrations, and method resources here to put the ideas into context for your family.

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The method · Family Legacy Rings

A field guide to your family’s enduring legacy.

The Rockefeller Method connects four disciplines. Their value comes from working as one system—governance, relationships, shared decisions, and structure reinforcing one another.

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01

Family Office

Bring the family's financial professionals into one coordinated system, with a shared view of decisions and responsibilities.

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02

Family Retreat

Create a recurring place to transfer stories, values, context, and decision-making—not simply assets.

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03

Family Constitution

Make expectations visible through a living document that guides how the family stewards resources together.

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04

Rockefeller Trust

Use an intentionally designed structure to support long-term ownership, protection, and multigenerational continuity.

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Book resources

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Go deeper with the practical tools and illustrations referenced in What Would the Rockefellers Do?

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Policy Design Guide

A practical guide to evaluating permanent life insurance policies and the tradeoffs that shape them.

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Book Illustrations

The visual companion to the book, gathered in one place for readers and audiobook listeners.

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Getting a Car With Your Bank

Follow the book’s automobile example and see how the financing mechanics work step by step.

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