21 Perspectives
Michael Sonnenfeldt (c), Founder and
Chairman,Richard Lavin (l), Co-Founder.
IGER 21 invites you to learn more about the TIGER 21 experience through the perspectives of our executives and our members:
"I think my membership is well worth it. It helped me change my thinking in 2000. We had a money manager in, who put up a bunch of charts that showed how extended the rally in equities was….It was striking, and the talk around the table reinforced it. Within several months, I had sold down my stocks substantially and bought bonds." -- CW, Group 1 Member
"My husband had very little interest in how our money was being handled. Being with the other members around the table has helped considerably" -- TIGER 21 Member
"I worked on Wall Street for 39 years. My full time job now is to manage what I have.’ -- Tommy Gallagher, CEO and Member
"In the fifty some years of my varied business experience I have never encountered a group of individuals who are so open, helpful and non-competitive. The reaching out extends beyond our meetings into everyday life." - DF, Group 2 Member
"There isn’t a major decision I would make without the support of the group, be it financial, marital, health or family. It’s the kind of therapy you can’t get on the couch." -- MK, Group 3 Member
"The primary focus of TIGER 21 is learning about the investment world and available opportunities. What we find though, is that investors walk in, but people sit down. Personal and emotional issues also play a major role in investment decisions. That’s why the assurance of confidentiality and trust is so important here." -- Richard Lavin, Co-Founder
"Most of our members are former entrepreneurs, who built successful businesses over a fairly extended period of time. All of a sudden, they sell their businesses, wake up and say, ‘My God, I have all this money to invest, and I have never been an investor. What do I do?" -- Michael Sonnenfeldt, Founder
"My Tiger membership is well worth the time and expense. In 2005, the first year I managed my own money with Tiger 21’s help, my portfolio was up eight percent, net of fees. My costs were less than half of what they were" -- RB, Group 2 Member
"When you sell a company and leave it behind, you leave your identity behind, too. After I sold my business I realized that I was too young to retire. I wanted to continue to surround myself with other successful people and to continue to learn. I recognized that TIGER 21 offered exceptional opportunities for its members. I was the first outsider to come into the management team." -- Michael Crawford, Managing Director
“We are always looking for the next person to add knowledge and generosity of spirit to our community.” -- Richard Lavin, Co-Founder
"TIGER 21 is not for everyone. People who belong here are those who are in the business of preserving, not creating their wealth, and they tend to be those who are wary of falling into the trap of relying too much on outsiders." -- Michael Sonnenfeldt, Founder
"I’m still reeling from my portfolio defense. It was the toughest presentation I’ve ever made, and as a CEO, I’ve made a lot." -- DS, Group 2 Member
"The core of the experience is what happens in the groups. The Groups create a level of accountability because of their success and discipline." -- Michael Sonnenfeldt, Founder
"You can feel so alone out there. It just feels great to connect with people who know what it's like." -- TIGER 21 Member
"TIGER 21 meetings create opportunities for members to make better decisions on investments. The whole dynamic of the room engenders trust. It's all about real issues." -- Richard Lavin, Co-Founder
"Our members become part of a community that defines their life. TIGER 21 has a confidential network of relationships and the social fabric is no less than extraordinary" -- Michael Sonnenfeldt, Founder