Kedge Martin

Spear's Review

Kedge Martin is founder and chief executive of KM Advisory, an agency that works with individuals and families to resolve the issues that can come with sudden wealth or family business and succession disputes.

‘The biggest problem entrepreneurs often have after selling their businesses is finding a renewed sense of purpose,’ she tells Spear’s. 

Her approach centres around assisting clients with navigating their emotions, setting boundaries and establishing clear goals. ‘It’s easy to be serenaded by the mating call of a wealth adviser or lawyer,’ she says. ‘But an independent mentor or coach can help you reflect and redefine your identity as the world around you changes, which it undoubtedly will when you suddenly have a lot more money.’

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