Childfree Trust Wins Best Trust Category in the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards

Recognition highlights Childfree Trust's role in closing the estate planning gap for the nearly 50 million Americans without children

MOUNT JULIET, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Childfree Trust, the first nationwide fiduciary estate planning and next-of-kin solution designed specifically for Childfree and Permanently Childless adults, has been named the winner of the Trusts category in the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Award (the "Wealthies"). The recognition underscores Childfree Trust's role in closing a critical planning gap for the nearly 50 million Americans without children — most of whom lack a will, a designated decision-maker or any legal documentation for their future care.

Publicly launched in January 2026, Childfree Trust combines online legal document creation with 24/7 emergency response and access to a professional fiduciary partner, serving as members' medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, executor, and trustee when they have no one else to name. Since launch, the initiative has driven measurable increases in estate plans and fiduciary designations among Childfree households — momentum the company carried into its debut at CES 2026, where it validated market demand for what it calls a "Professional Next of Kin" solution.

"We're honored to receive this recognition from Wealth Management," said Dr. Jay Zigmont, Founder and CEO of Childfree Trust. "Nearly 80% of Childfree adults don't have a will, and 70% have no legal documents at all — this isn't a niche problem; it's a quarter of U.S. adults with no fiduciary infrastructure built for their lives. This award tells us the industry is starting to recognize that too, and it's a testament to the team that's been building the solution from day one."

Now in its 12th year, the Wealth Management Industry Awards recognize outstanding achievements by companies, organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. Winners are selected based on quantitative measures including scope, scale, adoption and feature set, along with qualitative measures such as innovation, creativity and user experience.

A record-breaking number of nominations were submitted in 2026, with over 1,392 entries received from 315 unique companies. "The growth of the Wealthies reflects both the expanding range of organizations serving advisors and the extraordinary amount of work being done to help advisors build stronger businesses and improve outcomes for their clients," said David Armstrong, Head of Editorial Operations, Wealth Management Group. "Our independent judges evaluate the usefulness, innovation, scope and impact of each initiative - not the company behind it. To be named a finalist, and especially a winner, is meaningful recognition in a year with a record field."

This is Childfree Trust's first industry award recognition since its January 2026 launch.

A complete list of the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards winners and finalists can be found at https://informaconnect.com/wealth-management-industry-awards/.

About Childfree Trust
Childfree Trust® is the first nationwide fiduciary estate planning and next-of-kin solution designed specifically for Childfree and Permanently Childless adults. The platform combines comprehensive online legal document creation with 24/7 emergency response and access to a professional fiduciary partner—ensuring members' wishes are protected in life and beyond. From naming medical and financial powers of attorney to creating detailed care and pet plans, the service provides peace of mind for those who value autonomy, security, and continuity.

Childfree Trust is part of the Childfree Enterprises ecosystem, alongside Childfree Wealth®, a fiduciary-only financial planning firm, and under parent company Childfree Insights™, a research and education hub advancing understanding of the Childfree experience. Together, these brands define a new model of Life and Legacy Stewardship™, helping Childfree people live intentionally and plan confidently for the future.

About Wealth Management
Wealth Management, an Informa business, provides everything wealth professionals need to know to stay knowledgeable about the industry, build stronger relationships, improve their practice, and grow their business. Wealth Management offers financial services organizations a broad array of marketing services designed to help them influence the industry’s leading audience of wealth management professionals.

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