What TIGER 21 does

TIGER 21 is an invitation-only peer advisory network serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) with $20MM or more in qualifying net worth. Founded in 1999 in New York City by Michael Sonnenfeldt, the organization operates 157 Groups across 54 cities in 9 countries, with 1,875+ active members collectively managing more than $200 billion in assets as of 2025. The core service is a confidential monthly peer Group of up to 15 members, supplemented by an annual Portfolio Defense session in which each member presents their full asset allocation, investment strategy, and legacy plans for candid peer review. The product surface includes standard Membership, Family Office Groups designed for single-family office principals, Global Groups for cross-border networking, Virtual Groups for remote participation, the quarterly Asset Allocation Report (published thought leadership aggregating anonymous member portfolio data), and an annual Global Exchange conference drawing 1,000+ attendees.

TIGER 21 operates as a for-profit LLC with no external funding, parent company, or public listing. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring $30,000 annual membership fees per member, with additional upside from higher-tier Family Office memberships, conference sponsorships, and ancillary publications. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and event-driven: prospective members must pass a qualification process including net worth verification and qualitative review, and growth is fueled almost entirely by Chair and member referrals rather than paid acquisition. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer — there are no resellers, intermediaries, or partner channels. The leadership team combines a founding Chairman (Michael Sonnenfeldt), a CEO (Timothy Daniels), a President/President Emeritus (Jonathan Kempner), and a CFO (Wendy Gartenberg), with Group-level operations supported by local Chairs across each market.

Name

TIGER 21

Legal name

Tiger 21, LLC

Website

https://tiger21.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TIGER 21 is an invitation-only peer advisory network for ultra-high-net-worth individuals ($20MM+ net worth), operating 157 Groups across 54 cities in 9 countries. Members pay $30,000 annually for confidential monthly peer discussions, Portfolio Defense sessions, and a global networking platform managing $200B+ in collective assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Wealth Advisory Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Peer advisory network
• Wealth management networking
• High-net-worth community
• Family office services
• Private wealth education

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: TIGER 21 generates revenue through annual membership fees. Members pay $30,000 annually to join the peer advisory network and access monthly Group meetings, annual conferences, portfolio defense sessions, and the collective intelligence of ultra-high-net-worth peers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TIGER 21 is an exclusive, invitation-only peer advisory network that charges ultra-high-net-worth individuals $30,000 in annual membership fees to participate in confidential monthly Group meetings of up to 15 similarly-situated peers, an annual Portfolio Defense review, and access to a global network spanning 54 cities. Members must demonstrate $20MM+ in qualifying net worth and commit to attending monthly meetings, sharing openly, and refraining from soliciting business within Groups.

Product overview

TIGER 21 is a premier membership-based peer advisory network for ultra-high-net-worth individuals ($20MM+ net worth), not a software platform. The core offering is the TIGER 21 Membership, which provides access to confidential monthly peer advisory groups (Groups of 10-15 members), the Portfolio Defense service, and access to an unparalleled global network of wealth creators. Specialized offerings include Family Office Groups for single-family office principals and Global Groups for international members. Complementary products include the quarterly Asset Allocation Report providing anonymous investment insights, and the TIGER 21 Podcast featuring wealth management discussions. The organization operates 157 groups across 54 cities worldwide with 1,875+ members and $200B+ in collective member assets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TIGER 21 Membership An exclusive, invitation-only annual membership ($30,000/year) for ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors, and executives with $20MM+ in qualifying net worth, providing access to confidential monthly peer Group meetings, annual Portfolio Defense reviews, and a global network of similarly-situated wealth creators.
• Family Office Groups Specialized peer advisory groups designed for single-family office principals and multi-family office leaders to discuss family office operations, succession planning, and multi-generational wealth management in a confidential, no-solicitation setting.
• Global Groups International peer advisory groups spanning multiple countries and regions that enable cross-border networking, knowledge sharing, and collective intelligence among ultra-high-net-worth wealth creators across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.
• Virtual Groups Remote peer advisory groups that enable ultra-high-net-worth members to participate in TIGER 21's confidential discussions, Portfolio Defense sessions, and networking regardless of their geographic location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members collectively manage over $200 billion in assets as of 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gibraltar Private Bank & TrustminorOthers · 1 January 2010TIGER 21 and Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust partnered for their first conference geared to female spouses of TIGER 21 members, hosting a 'Women, Wealth & Family' event at TIGER 21's Manhattan offices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Long Angle: Long Angle is a high-net-worth peer community operating in 45+ countries that directly competes with TIGER 21 for entrepreneur and investor members. TIGER 21 itself publishes a 'TIGER 21 vs. Long Angle' comparison, underscoring direct competitive overlap.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is one of the largest global peer networks of CEOs and presidents, providing peer learning forums and educational experiences. It serves an overlapping executive and entrepreneur segment as TIGER 21, although typically at a younger age and lower net worth threshold.
• Vistage: Vistage is the world's largest CEO peer advisory organization, organizing executives into peer groups for monthly facilitated meetings. Like TIGER 21, it relies on a membership model and peer-group structure, though typically targeting slightly lower-net-worth executives.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): EO is a global peer network for entrepreneurs whose members have built significant businesses. Its chapter-based learning forums, conferences, and peer-group structure mirror TIGER 21's Group model for an overlapping entrepreneur segment.

Emerging players

• Strategic Coach: Strategic Coach provides structured peer-group coaching programs for entrepreneurs and leaders, often working with individuals in the wealth-creation phase. While more coaching-oriented and smaller than TIGER 21, it serves a similar high-achiever segment.

Broad incumbents

• Family Office Exchange (FOX): FOX is a membership organization and conference provider serving single- and multi-family offices globally. It overlaps with TIGER 21's Family Office Groups offering and serves a closely related but institutionally oriented audience.
• J.P. Morgan Private Bank: J.P. Morgan Private Bank serves ultra-high-net-worth clients with banking, investment, and advisory services. It targets the same UHNW segment as TIGER 21, offering an alternative channel for client connection and peer engagement via internal events and client advisory.
• Wells Fargo Private Wealth Management: Wells Fargo's Private Wealth Management division serves UHNW clients with bespoke banking, investment, and trust services. It targets the same UHNW segment as TIGER 21 through a bank-based delivery model rather than a peer-group model.

Regional players

• BNP Paribas Wealth Management: BNP Paribas Wealth Management serves UHNW clients globally with strong European and Middle Eastern presence. It serves the same UHNW segment as TIGER 21 via a bank-led delivery model, particularly relevant to TIGER 21's European and Middle Eastern member base.

Others

• Dynasty Financial Partners: Dynasty is a platform for independent wealth management firms serving HNW and UHNW clients. While not a direct competitor in peer-group networking, it serves an overlapping client base and represents an alternative channel through which UHNW members access wealth services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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