At The National, @PSAcard recognized my autographed 1952 Topps set as Best Baseball Set of the Year. I've collected autographs on cards since I was a kid. I never set out to build the whole '52 set. I'd accumulated a lot over the years, bought the Mantle a long time ago, added the other stars, and at some point thought, "I've come this far. Might as well go for the whole thing." That turned into a mission. Today I have 406 of the 407 signed. Mantle. Mays. Jackie Robinson. Campanella. Just about everyone. I'm still missing Benton. And yes, I was walking the floor at The National looking for him. That's the best part of collecting. Same feeling I had as a kid. There's always one more card to find. If anyone has a signed '52 Benton hiding somewhere, we should talk. 🤗 Video credit: @Tombstone_Rips, YouTube #TheHobby

I'm bullish on AI, but not at any price. I spoke with Andrew Cohen at InvestmentNews about the next wave of AI IPOs and why valuations matter. Opinions may change. Not investment advice. Please see important disclosures at destinyfamilyoffice.com/disc…. View article

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25 years ago this week, Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home run of the 2001 season at Pac Bell Park. He finished that year with a .863 slugging percentage, a record that still stands. And nobody has come within 10 home runs of 73 in a season since. I've always been fascinated by that accomplishment. But as a collector, there's another part of the story that interests me just as much. What happened to the ball? In 1999, Todd McFarlane paid more than $3 million for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball. When Bonds finished the 2001 season with 73, his final home run ball was expected to bring $1 million to $2 million at auction. It didn't work out that way. Two fans ended up in court fighting over who owned the ball. A judge eventually ordered it sold and the proceeds divided between them. McFarlane ended up winning the auction with a $450,000 bid. Think about that. Bonds finished with three more home runs than McGwire, yet his 73rd home run ball sold for a fraction of what McGwire's 70th brought. I've spent enough time collecting to know that what something is worth on paper and what someone is willing to pay for it can be two very different things. The record matters. But so does the history, the circumstances surrounding the piece, and how collectors view it. Sometimes the most interesting part of what you own isn't the record it represents. It's the story behind it.

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Million-dollar sports card prices used to be reserved for the likes of Mantle, Wagner, and Ruth. But last month, a Cooper Flagg card sold for over $8 million, becoming the fifth most expensive sports card ever sold. Not a Hall of Famer. Or even an All-Star. But a player that has completed one NBA season. What does that say about the current collecting environment and the chase for the best assets not just of today but of tomorrow? We explored it all in the most recent edition of The Significant Collector newsletter.  We explore key trends like these in the newsletter every month. Subscribe to receive it directly in your inbox. destinyfamilyoffice.com/the-…

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Really appreciate @sportscollector and @jimreeserCV telling the story behind this set. I’ve been chasing cards since I was 9 years old. Back in 1979, I was one card short of completing my first set. The card I needed was Mario Soto. Now, all these years later, I’m right back where I started. One card short. 406 down. Al Benton to go. That’s always been part of the fun for me. The hunt never gets old. And if anyone knows where a signed 1952 Topps Al Benton might be hiding, I’d love to hear from you. sportscollectorsdaily.com/on…

Real differentiation shows up in behavior, not slogans. Barry LaBov shared a good example in our latest conversation. During a difficult period, Harley-Davidson’s leaders visited dealerships, attended events, and rode alongside customers. Their competitors weren’t doing that. That kind of proximity matters. Stay close enough to the people you serve, and you’ll learn things no marketing campaign can teach you. Often, what makes a company different isn’t new. It’s something the business has been doing for years but never thought to name. My full conversation with Barry is available in Episode 30 of Significance of Wealth. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in reply below. #SignificanceOfWealth #Leadership The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Destiny Family Office, LLC or its affiliates. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Investment advisory services are offered through Destiny Family Office, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration with the SEC does not imply any level of skill, training, or favorable outcome. Additional information is available at destinyfamilyoffice.com/disc….

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I’ve been attending the National Sports Collectors Convention for as long as I can remember, and this year’s was among the busiest I’ve seen. It turns out that trend is not limited to sports collecting – collecting events across categories have been attracting massive record crowds in 2026. We explored the huge attendance numbers and what they say about the collecting community in the most recent edition of The Significant Collector newsletter.  Key trends like these are featured in the newsletter every month. Subscribe to receive it directly in your inbox. destinyfamilyoffice.com/tsc-…

I asked Daniel Kleinmann what is already public about how space is being used for defense. His answer is worth four minutes. I am a wealth manager, not a defense analyst. But infrastructure tends to get built well before most people notice it is being built. Daniel is co-founder and general partner at @balerionspace. Full conversation on Significance of Wealth podcast.

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AI, IPO activity, stretched valuations and investor enthusiasm are all starting to line up. The opportunity is real. So is the risk. The time to decide how much risk you can live with is before the market decides for you.