Ann Cooley

Ann Cooley is a dedicated advisor to ultra-high-net-worth families, specializing in navigating the sensitive complexities of wealth management, succession planning, and family disputes. As the CEO of Cooley Family Office and founder of Pacific Hawk Ltd., she has dedicated her life to helping prominent global families, such as the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, and Cadburys preserve family harmony and wealth across generations. With her unique multidisciplinary background, Ann integrates her expertise as a Certified Financial Planner(CFP®), Juris Doctorate (Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong), accredited Family Mediator (HKIAC), and Collaborative Practitioner (HKCPG). Her compassionate, integrity-driven approach emphasizes discreet, non-litigious solutions tailored specifically to each family’s needs and dynamics. Ann’s deep cross-cultural fluency in Chinese and English, combined with her extensive experience across New York, London, Europe, and Greater China, positions her uniquely to address the global and multi-generational challenges faced by affluent families. Having established Pacific Hawk in Hong Kong in 1997, she was an early advocate for Asia's emergence as a global financial center, building deep expertise in cross-border estate planning and probate matters. Inspired by the belief that true wealth extends beyond financial assets, Ann’s mission is to empower families to resolve conflicts, strengthen relationships, and build enduring legacies rooted in trust, harmony, and emotional well-being.