Private Family Office · Est. 2025

Building wealth
across generations.

The Howell Legacy Group is a private, multi-generational family office operating under a Delaware Statutory Trust. We steward a diversified portfolio of operating companies, real-estate holdings, intellectual property, and charitable initiatives on behalf of the Howell family.

Structure
Delaware Statutory Trust
Horizon
Multi-Generational
Governance
Institutional-Grade
I · About

A private family office.

The Group

The Howell Legacy Group is the apex entity of a private family office structured as a Delaware Statutory Trust. The Trust and its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries steward the Howell family's assets across diversified sectors, with the long-term mandate of preserving and compounding capital for present and future generations.

We operate with institutional discipline: separation of operating entities, professional custody relationships, documented governance, and annual board review. What is a family office on the cover is, under the hood, a formal enterprise.

II · Approach

Diversified across sectors.

Pillar I

Healthcare Services

Operating interests in home-healthcare services, delivering care to seniors and vulnerable populations in the communities we operate in.

Pillar II

Real Estate

Long-hold residential and land positions across Virginia and Florida. Real estate anchors the portfolio with tangible, multi-decade assets.

Pillar III

Intellectual Property

A growing portfolio of patents in construction, agriculture, and energy technology, held and licensed through dedicated subsidiary entities.

Pillar IV

Music & Publishing

BMI-registered music publishing and original music production, with catalog administration spanning performance, mechanical, sync, and digital royalties.

Pillar V

Technology

Technology and innovation subsidiaries backing the family's patent portfolio and building the tools the family office runs on.

Pillar VI

Charitable Giving

Three affiliated 501(c)(3) foundations focused on adoption and youth development, vision care, and environmental conservation.

III · Framework

Institutional cascade.

I
Trust

The Howell Legacy Group

The Trust is established to: (a) preserve, protect, and grow family wealth across multiple generations; (b) provide for the health, education, maintenance, and support of Trust beneficiaries; (c) maintain and operate family business enterprises through subsidiary entities; (d) support charitable endeavors aligned with family values; and (e) establish a lasting family legacy spanning one hundred fifty years.

II
Corporate Trustee

Howell Holdings LLC

The company is organised to serve as the Corporate Trustee for The Howell Legacy Group Trust (a Delaware Statutory Trust), and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organised under the Delaware LLC Act. In furtherance of those ends, the listed purposes include: (a) administering Trust affairs and managing Trust assets; (b) holding, managing, and disposing of membership interests in subsidiary entities; (c) providing governance and oversight for portfolio companies; (d) entering into contracts and agreements necessary for Trust administration; and (e) engaging in such other activities as may be necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

III
Operational Holding Company

AITCH Holdings LLC

The Company is formed to: (a) serve as an intermediate holding company within the Howell Legacy Trust Group four-tier structure, maintaining proper separation between fiduciary duties at the trust level and operational management at the enterprise level; (b) hold, manage, and coordinate the operations of AITCH Enterprises LLC and any other subsidiary entities formed or acquired by the Company; (c) provide strategic oversight, portfolio management, and coordination services to subsidiary entities; (d) acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of ownership interests in other entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and other business organizations; (e) engage in investment activities, including acquiring, holding, and disposing of securities, real estate interests, intellectual property rights, and other assets; (f) provide management, administrative, financial, and consulting services to Affiliates; (g) borrow money, guarantee obligations, and grant security interests in Company assets; and (h) engage in any other lawful business, purpose, or activity permitted by the Act.

IV
Primary Operating Company

AITCH Enterprises LLC

The Company is organised to serve as the primary operational holding company within The Howell Legacy Group structure, coordinating and managing subsidiary entities across multiple business divisions including intellectual property, technology, real estate, and investments, occupying Tier 4 in the organisational hierarchy directly beneath AITCH Holdings LLC (Tier 3) and above the operating subsidiaries (Tier 5). It is also organised to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organised under the Act, including: (a) holding, managing, and coordinating subsidiary operating entities; (b) strategic business development and planning; (c) asset acquisition, management, and disposition; (d) investment portfolio oversight; and (e) engaging in such other activities as may be necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

V
Operating Businesses

The Operating Businesses

The work happens here. Real estate (AITCH Land Group), technology and patents (AITCH Technologies), software platforms (AITCH Platforms), music rights (AITCH IP Holdings), and management services (52nd Street Capital Group). See Entities below.

IV · Leadership

Family principals.

JH
John Shelton Howell III
Founder, CEO & Managing Trustee

Chairman of The Howell Legacy Group and managing member across the operating subsidiaries. Directs strategic vision and enterprise governance.

MH
Margaret Howell
Chief Operating Officer

Leads day-to-day operations across the family office and administration of the operating subsidiaries.

NG
Next Generation
Leaders-in-Training

The Howell children are actively engaged in the family's governance, learning real-estate, operations, and investment disciplines in preparation for future leadership.

V · Entities

Holdings & operations.

Holding Companies where the family’s equity sits
Trust

The Howell Legacy Group

The Trust is established to: (a) preserve, protect, and grow family wealth across multiple generations; (b) provide for the health, education, maintenance, and support of Trust beneficiaries; (c) maintain and operate family business enterprises through subsidiary entities; (d) support charitable endeavors aligned with family values; and (e) establish a lasting family legacy spanning one hundred fifty years.

Corporate Trustee

Howell Holdings LLC

The company is organised to serve as the Corporate Trustee for The Howell Legacy Group Trust (a Delaware Statutory Trust), and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organised under the Delaware LLC Act. In furtherance of those ends, the listed purposes include: (a) administering Trust affairs and managing Trust assets; (b) holding, managing, and disposing of membership interests in subsidiary entities; (c) providing governance and oversight for portfolio companies; (d) entering into contracts and agreements necessary for Trust administration; and (e) engaging in such other activities as may be necessary or incidental to the foregoing. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Howell Legacy Group.

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Operational Holding Company

AITCH Holdings LLC

The Company is formed to: (a) serve as an intermediate holding company within the Howell Legacy Trust Group four-tier structure, maintaining proper separation between fiduciary duties at the trust level and operational management at the enterprise level; (b) hold, manage, and coordinate the operations of AITCH Enterprises LLC and any other subsidiary entities formed or acquired by the Company; (c) provide strategic oversight, portfolio management, and coordination services to subsidiary entities; (d) acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of ownership interests in other entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and other business organizations; (e) engage in investment activities, including acquiring, holding, and disposing of securities, real estate interests, intellectual property rights, and other assets; (f) provide management, administrative, financial, and consulting services to Affiliates; (g) borrow money, guarantee obligations, and grant security interests in Company assets; and (h) engage in any other lawful business, purpose, or activity permitted by the Act. A wholly owned subsidiary of Howell Holdings LLC.

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Music Rights Sub-Holding

AITCH IP Holdings LLC

The Company is formed for the following purposes: music copyright and publishing rights management; intellectual property portfolio development and licensing; music catalog acquisition and monetization; performance rights administration; strategic IP investment and development; charitable music and IP licensing programs; technology transfer and commercialization; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Enterprises LLC.

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Operating Companies active commercial entities · the businesses and their subsidiaries
Management Services Operating

52nd Street Capital Group LLC

The Company is organised as a management consulting firm for the following purposes: (a) providing management consulting services for affiliated entities; (b) Solo 401(k) retirement plan sponsorship and administration; (c) financial planning and wealth preservation advisory; (d) strategic planning, budgeting, and operational oversight; (e) payroll administration (W-2 processing) for employees; and (f) any other lawful business permitted under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Enterprises LLC.

Primary Operating Company

AITCH Enterprises LLC

The Company is organised to serve as the primary operational holding company within The Howell Legacy Group structure, coordinating and managing subsidiary entities across multiple business divisions including intellectual property, technology, real estate, and investments, occupying Tier 4 in the organisational hierarchy directly beneath AITCH Holdings LLC (Tier 3) and above the operating subsidiaries (Tier 5). It is also organised to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organised under the Act, including: (a) holding, managing, and coordinating subsidiary operating entities; (b) strategic business development and planning; (c) asset acquisition, management, and disposition; (d) investment portfolio oversight; and (e) engaging in such other activities as may be necessary or incidental to the foregoing. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Holdings LLC.

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Real Estate Operating

AITCH Land Group LLC

The Company is organised to: (a) acquire, hold, own, develop, manage, lease, and dispose of real property; (b) develop family estate properties for residential, recreational, and agricultural use; (c) engage in sustainable land use, conservation planning, and environmental stewardship; (d) form, own, and manage subsidiary entities for specific property holdings; (e) hold and manage conservation easements and environmentally sensitive lands; (f) engage in agricultural programming, including timber, livestock, and crops; and (g) conduct any other lawful business permitted under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Enterprises LLC.

Technology Operating — Patent Portfolio

AITCH Technologies LLC

The Company is formed for the following purposes: patent portfolio management and licensing; technology innovation and development; intellectual property commercialization; research and development coordination; strategic technology investments; technology development supporting charitable research initiatives; open-source and social impact technology development; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Enterprises LLC.

Operating Company — Healthcare

H&L Venture Group LLC

The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including but not limited to generating profit. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Holdings LLC.

Music Operating

360 World Music LLC

The Company is formed for the following purposes: music publishing catalog management and administration; copyright acquisition, development, and licensing; performance rights coordination and collection; synchronization licensing and placement services; digital distribution and streaming coordination; charitable music and educational programming; artist development and music production oversight; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH IP Holdings LLC.

Retirement Plan

52nd Street Capital Retirement Trust

The Trust is established exclusively for the benefit of Plan participants and beneficiaries in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). A wholly owned subsidiary of 52nd Street Capital Group LLC.

Patent Sub-LLC

Agriflow Systems LLC

The company is formed for the following purposes: patent ownership, maintenance, and management; patent licensing and royalty generation; technology commercialization and development; intellectual property protection and enforcement; patent portfolio strategic management; research and development coordination; technology transfer and licensing negotiations; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Technologies LLC.

Technology Platform Operating Subsidiary

AITCH Platforms LLC

The Company is organised to: (a) develop, host, maintain, license, and operate enterprise software platforms for the benefit of entities within The Howell Legacy Group Trust structure and, as authorised, for external clients; (b) provide software-as-a-service (SaaS) access to its platform applications under licensing arrangements; (c) provide data-as-a-service (DaaS) offerings, including data feeds, analytics outputs, and reporting derived from its platform operations; (d) provide custom platform development and integration services; (e) develop and operate artificial-intelligence agents and provide related advisory and consulting services within a defined drafting, research, and analysis function and not as a substitute for licensed professional services; (f) acquire, hold, license, and dispose of technology assets and intellectual property in furtherance of the foregoing; (g) engage in any and all activities necessary, convenient, or incidental to the foregoing; and (h) engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organised under the Delaware LLC Act. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Technologies LLC.

Patent Sub-LLC

Biotile Systems LLC

The Company is formed for the following purposes: building material technology patent ownership and management; patent prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement; technology licensing and commercialization; research and development coordination for building materials; charitable licensing of sustainable building technology; innovation in eco-friendly construction materials; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Technologies LLC.

Property Subsidiary

Haleyberry Ave Property LLC

The exclusive purpose of the Company is to acquire, own, hold, manage, develop, lease, finance, refinance, and otherwise deal with real property (specifically including the property located at 1017 SW Haleyberry Avenue, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34953), and to engage in any and all activities necessary, convenient, or incidental thereto. The Company is further restricted to holding no assets other than that property and personal property directly incidental to its ownership and operation, functioning as a single-asset, bankruptcy-remote entity. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Land Group LLC.

Patent Sub-LLC

Urbanray Systems LLC

The company is formed for the following purposes: patent ownership, maintenance, and management; patent licensing and royalty generation; technology commercialization and development; intellectual property protection and enforcement; patent portfolio strategic management; research and development coordination; technology transfer and licensing negotiations; and any lawful business purpose under Delaware law. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Technologies LLC.

Property Management Subsidiary

Welannee Boulevard Family Estate LLC

The Company is organised exclusively to: (1) hold, develop, and manage the 42-acre Welannee Family Compound located in Okaloosa County, Florida; (2) conduct sustainable residential estate development including a primary family residence, solar infrastructure, and agricultural and conservation programming; (3) hold and manage the Welannee property subject to the Conservation Easement on the 9.35-acre wetland parcel; (4) maintain the Florida DR-482 Agricultural Classification (Timberland) for applicable tax benefits; (5) administer estate infrastructure including well, septic, solar farm, and site improvements; (6) hold any subsidiary entities or instruments required for estate development and operations; and (7) carry on any other lawful purpose under Florida law consistent with the foregoing estate development mandate. A wholly owned subsidiary of AITCH Land Group LLC.

Music Operating

Global Music Group L.L.C.

The Company is organised exclusively as a music production company for the following purposes: original music production and composition; music recording and studio production services; music production services provided to third parties; digital content creation and streaming platform distribution; charitable music production and social impact initiatives supporting the charitable missions of affiliated 501(c)(3) foundations within The Howell Legacy Group structure; music technology development and innovation supporting production operations; and any other lawful business purpose under applicable state law that is consistent with the Company's role as a music production company. A wholly owned subsidiary of 360 World Music LLC.

VI · Values

Principles that hold.

01

Equal Treatment

All family members, biological and adopted, are treated with equal respect and equal opportunity.

02

Structured Development

Systematic training and education prepare the next generation for meaningful leadership responsibility.

03

Institutional Excellence

Family-office best practices in governance, operations, and reporting — applied with professional rigor.

04

Sustainable Growth

Long-term wealth preservation through diversification, prudent risk management, and patient capital.

05

Strategic Partnerships

Premier banking, custody, and advisory relationships chosen for durability and alignment of interests.

06

Innovation & Tradition

Embracing new technology and business models while honoring family tradition and founding principles.

VII · News

2026 Recognition.

Four awards · Two ClearView programs · One governance architecture

The Howell Legacy Group — Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 Winner, Healthcare Services
Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 · Healthcare Services
John Shelton Howell III — Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner, Leading Individual in Wealth For Good
Wealth For Good Awards 2026 · Leading Individual
Today's Child Foundation — Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner, Initiative or Program
Wealth For Good Awards 2026 · Initiative or Program
AITCH Technologies — Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner, Innovative Technology Solution
Wealth For Good Awards 2026 · Innovative Technology Solution

The Howell Legacy Group has been recognized in four categories across two of the wealth management industry’s most prestigious annual programs administered by ClearView Financial Media in 2026.

At the Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 (announced 30 April 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan), the firm received the Healthcare Services award for the integrated work of H&L Venture Group’s BrightStar Care franchise. The judging panel cited the franchise’s delivery of skilled nursing, personal support, and specialized dementia services in the East Richmond, Virginia community, noting that the integration of family office planning with healthcare operations “combines operational excellence, quality outcomes, and meaningful service for families across generations.”

At the WealthBriefing Wealth For Good Awards 2026 (announced 11 June 2026 at Druces LLP in the City of London), The Howell Legacy Group received recognition in three Americas categories simultaneously: Leading Individual in Wealth For Good (John Shelton Howell III), Initiative or Program (Today’s Child Foundation), and Innovative Technology Solution (AITCH Technologies LLC). Three categories in a single regional cycle is an unusual outcome at the WFG Awards.

The judges’ citation for the Leading Individual award characterized the work as “embedding philanthropy, conservation, and public accountability into the core structure of his family enterprise.”

The Howell Legacy Group feature in the 2026 Family Wealth Report Acclaim, page 117
Published feature · Family Wealth Report Acclaim 2026, page 117 — read the full feature on Issuu

The Family Wealth Report Acclaim feature, published 22 June 2026, profiles The Howell Legacy Group’s governance architecture, leadership development model, and approach to integrating commercial operations with charitable governance. The full feature appears on page 117.

Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 Winner — Healthcare Services WealthBriefing Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner — Leading Individual in Wealth For Good WealthBriefing Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner — Initiative or Program (Today's Child Foundation) WealthBriefing Wealth For Good Awards 2026 Winner — Innovative Technology Solution (AITCH Technologies)
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Family members and authorized advisors can access the private family portal for operational reports, governance documents, and financial detail.

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