High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Bahamas
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Corvalier Trust Company Limited
Corvalier is an independent, partner-led fiduciary services firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families globally. With trust licenses in The Bahamas, Wyoming, and Switzerland, and an international presence spanning Miami and London, the firm advises internationally connected families on how to structure, govern and protect complex wealth across generations.
The team works closely with clients and their trusted advisors to design personalized wealth strategies, drawing on deep expertise in trusts, private trust companies, corporate entities and foundations.
Whether designing tailored succession plans, bespoke governance frameworks, or intricate cross-border structures, Corvalier takes the time to understand the people and ambition behind the wealth, creating solutions built around each family’s evolving needs. Corvalier is particularly experienced in supporting entrepreneurial families with international lives and multijurisdictional footprints.
What distinguishes Corvalier is the way it works. Clients deal directly with senior partners who bring vast experience across fiduciary services, trust law, governance and family enterprise advisory. The founding partners and wider Corvalier team provide sharp insights and clear judgement to decisions that may shape a family’s future for generations. The firm helps families see around corners, giving them the confidence to act ahead of change rather than in response to it.
Corvalier. Seeing further ahead, because family matters.
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Corvalier Trust Company, previously known as Clairmont, was founded in 2014 and has grown its operations for high net worth clients over the last decade. It offers international clients wealth management, corporate and family governance and fiduciary services.
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The principals of Corvalier are extremely hands-on with their client. They take the time to understand their clients' needs and, as a result, have very strong relationships with their clients. This allows them to anticipate their clients' needs and approach clients with solutions before the clients come to them.
The team at Corvalier Trust Company provides excellent client service that is responsive and technical. The key partners bring a wealth of experience to the table on family complex structures.
Corvalier Trust Company is able to handle all matters. Its clients are the ultra high net worth individuals of the world, and there is no matter that the Corvalier team have not encountered.
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James Hoar is one of the founding partners of Corvalier Trust Company, with extensive experience advising ultra high net worth families particularly on cross-border trust matters, including private trust companies.
My main contact and go-to for a problem is James Hoar.
James Stewart is one of the founding partners of Corvalier Trust Company who advises ultra high net worth individuals and families across various jurisdictions, particularly Latin America.
Jimmy is a gentleman and someone who speaks several languages. He is a fantastic trustee, and his clients are lucky to have him. He is always one step ahead.
James Stewart is really good at what he does. His ability to connect with and build relationships with clients is unparalleled. He uses this strength to formulate creative solutions for his clients that are tailored to their needs.
John Jephson is a founding partner at Corvalier Trust Company who is experienced in international planning.
I have worked alongside John Jephson on a number of matters we have had for a mutual client, and he has always impressed me with his anticipation of the client's needs.
Miles Evans is the CEO and founding partner of Corvalier Trust Company, who advises ultra high net worth families on their wealth structures and cross-border trusts.
I would go to Miles Evans for anything specific to Corvalier Trust Company in terms of compliance and risk.
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