Emeline Foster Awarded the 2026 Alliant Private Client Scholarship for Family Wealth and Enterprise Advising
By Alliant / June 09, 2026
Award recognizes emerging leaders through the Family Firm Institute Global Education Network
IRVINE, CA — Alliant Private Client, a division of Alliant Insurance Services, is pleased to announce Emeline Foster as the 2026 recipient of the Alliant Private Client Advanced Certificate Scholarship through the Family Firm Institute (FFI) Global Education Network (GEN).
The scholarship is awarded to emerging advisors and next-generation family enterprise professionals seeking to deepen their skillset through FFI's Advanced Certificate Program, a globally recognized leader in family enterprise education. Through this immersive program, participants gain specialized knowledge, practical frameworks, and a deeper understanding of the dynamics that shape family businesses and families of wealth. Each scholarship includes full tuition for the program, all required coursework, one year of FFI membership benefits and complimentary registration to the 2026 FFI Global Conference in New York City.
Alliant Private Client and its dedicated Family Enterprise Risk practice have a long history of working closely with family offices and family enterprise professionals, many of whom hold FFI certifications, to help families build integrated risk management strategies that protect their assets and long-term legacy.
“As affluent families face increasingly complex risks, from governance and succession planning to charitable giving, cybersecurity and the preservation of family enterprises across generations, the demand for highly trained advisors continues to grow,” said Linda Bourn, Senior Vice President and Family Enterprise Risk practice leader at Alliant Private Client. “We are pleased to invest in cultivating the next generation of advisors who serve affluent families and help strengthen the professional ecosystem that supports clients worldwide.”
Emeline Foster is the founder of a philanthropic advisory practice serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families and family offices. With a background in law and political science, she helps clients navigate the complexities of philanthropy, governance and wealth stewardship with clarity and purpose. Her work focuses on aligning values, decision-making and long-term impact while addressing the legal, strategic, operational and relational considerations that arise across generations.
“We are proud to support Emeline in the next phase of her professional development,” added Bourn. “Emeline’s thoughtful approach to helping families align resources, decision-making and purpose reflects the kind of leadership and innovation this scholarship was designed to encourage.”
Emeline will be formally recognized during an award ceremony to be held this fall.
“Many thanks to Alliant Private Client for generously contributing to the education of family enterprise advisors through the FFI GEN program,” said Jim Coutre, FFI GEN. “As a faculty member in the Advanced Certificate Program, I look forward to welcoming Emeline Foster to our courses as she pursues her educational goals.”
To learn more about the program, visit the FFI Global Education Network website at https://www.ffigen.org/pages/advanced-program