Nagel & Associates were proud to host the 2025 29th Presidents’ Week Conference earlier this month at the Amrit Ocean Resort & Wellness Spa on Singer Island, Florida. Hosted and organized by Joel Nagel, the event brought together leaders and experts within the economic, business, offshore, and law sectors to provide insight into global strategies for asset protection and investment.
A List of Industry Leaders
Speakers included a long list of experts from across a spectrum of industries.
Cheryl Hines is an Emmy-nominated actress, director, producer, and comedian best known for her iconic role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Beyond her acclaimed film and television career, she is a committed advocate through Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), championing environmental health and sustainable food systems. She spoke about her forthcoming memoir, Unscripted, which chronicles her path from small-town Florida to Hollywood, her years with The Groundlings, collaborations with comedy legends, and the personal and political dimensions of her life with environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Brian Mast is the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 21st Congressional District and currently serves as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, he spent 12 years in service, earning honors including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Following his military career, he provided counterterrorism and explosives expertise to federal agencies. Since his election in 2016, Mast has been a leading voice on national security, foreign policy, and veterans’ issues, including opening the first congressional office inside a VA facility to better support those who served.
Other speakers included Matthew Piepenburg, Partner at VON GREYERZ AG and a Zurich-based authority in precious metals with a career spanning transactional law, hedge fund management, and global wealth strategy; Jamie Alleyne, Managing Partner of Blue Marble Citizens, Inc, whose family legacy helped establish Dominica’s renowned Citizenship by Investment Programme; Peter Zipper, Director at Georgetown Trust and President Emeritus of Caye International Bank, bringing more than 35 years of global banking experience across Belize, Canada, and Europe.
Continued Learnings for 2025
The event explored how individuals and families can adapt to rapidly evolving tax and estate-planning frameworks, with a particular focus on navigating the latest cross-border developments and staying both compliant and competitive. Speakers examined how to structure offshore assets and businesses for long-term efficiency, highlighting ways to align legal entities, trusts, and banking relationships across multiple jurisdictions.
Participants also engaged with practical solutions for second residency and citizenship, gaining insight into the mobility, protection, and access these options can provide. The program delved into building resilient portfolios capable of withstanding political, currency, and market shocks, while also emphasizing the growing importance of integrating wellness and purpose into legacy planning—a reminder that true wealth extends far beyond balance sheets.
Community with a Shared World View
Host Joel Nagel commented: “Over the years, Presidents’ Week has evolved into a community defined not by geography, but by a shared worldview. Attendees frequently describe the experience as equal parts education and reunion—a gathering of people who value independence, foresight, and the kind of quiet accomplishment that rarely seeks the spotlight.
Though the themes continue to evolve with the world around us, the outcome remains the same: attendees left with immediately actionable knowledge and clear frameworks designed to transform uncertainty into opportunity.”
During the Presidents’ Week Conference relationships built continue to shape projects, partnerships, and friendships long after the final session ends. In many ways, the event is an annual touchpoint for those navigating the complexities of global life, ensuring that the conversations begun here carry forward throughout the year – the event is less a conference and more a catalyst for action.
