WILMINGTON, DE — The Estate Registry has been named a finalist in the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards for estate planning thought leadership, recognition that underscores growing attention within the wealth management industry on estate preparedness and the transfer of wealth across generations.
The company said it was selected in the Estate Planning Thought Leadership category for its educational content, industry commentary and efforts to promote proactive estate planning among consumers, financial professionals and estate planning practitioners.
The recognition comes as wealth managers place increasing emphasis on comprehensive planning services that extend beyond investment management to include estate administration, legacy preservation and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Known as the Wealthies, the annual awards recognize organizations and individuals whose work advances the wealth management profession. Now in its 12th year, the program honors firms developing new products, technologies and advisory practices intended to improve the daily work of financial advisors.
The Estate Registry said its initiatives have focused on helping families organize estate documentation, simplify asset discovery and better prepare for the administrative challenges that follow a death. The company provides end-of-life administrative services designed to assist families and advisors throughout the estate settlement process.
Howard Enders, chief operating officer of The Estate Registry, said the company’s work centers on helping families prepare for major life transitions rather than simply completing legal documents. “Estate planning is about far more than documents and legal processes. It’s about ensuring families are protected, wishes are honored, and legacies are preserved,” he said.
Finalists were selected by an independent panel of industry judges, with winners scheduled to be announced during the Wealth Management Industry Awards gala in New York City on Sept. 10.
David Armstrong, managing director of editorial and content strategies for the Wealth Management Group at Informa, said judges evaluated nominees on more than product development. “What stood out to our judges was not just product innovation, but the growing sophistication around how firms are helping advisors operate, communicate, personalize advice, and build sustainable businesses,” he said.
The Estate Registry said it intends to continue expanding its educational efforts surrounding estate preparedness and legacy planning as financial advisors increasingly incorporate estate planning discussions into broader wealth management strategies.
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