Brian B. Su
Demystify Asia-Pacific business, policy, and geopolitics with Brian B. Su, a trusted authority on U.S.–Asia trade, cross-border investment, regulatory strategy, and international risk management. With over three decades of experience advising global investors, family offices, and institutional stakeholders, Brian turns complex geopolitical and compliance challenges into clear, actionable insight.
Brian is the Founder and CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., a cross-border advisory firm based in Illinois specializing in geopolitical risk, regulatory intelligence, and strategic communications. He is also the Founder of the America First Asia Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that helps Asian investors and executives better understand U.S. politics, policies, and their implications for global business and capital movement.
He serves as Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee at High Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO), where he advises on governance, investor relations, and global strategy. His career spans from the early EB-5 capital programs to emerging sectors such as real asset tokenization (RWA), artificial intelligence, Web3, and clean energy.
A U.S. citizen since 1998 and resident for over 36 years, Brian brings deep cross-cultural fluency and on-the-ground experience across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and North America. He equips boards, wealth managers, and government agencies with the tools to navigate political uncertainty, protect capital, and capture strategic growth.
Brian has delivered high-impact presentations at family office summits, trade forums, investment conferences, and executive workshops across the United States, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Japan, and China. Known for his clarity, cultural insight, and real-time intelligence, he helps decision-makers lead with confidence in an evolving world.
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(Based in Illinois, USA)
Speaker Themes
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Geopolitical Risk and Strategic Investment Planning
How global investors and wealth managers can assess and respond to rising political uncertainty across the U.S., China, and emerging markets. This session provides frameworks for evaluating capital risk, market entry, and asset protection in an era of shifting alliances and rising nationalism.
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Global Mobility and Wealth Protection Strategies for Asian Families
Focusing on how high-net-worth Asian families can enhance global mobility and protect their wealth through strategic planning. Key topics include second residency and citizenship options, asset protection structures such as trusts and SPVs, cross-border tax optimization, and jurisdictional considerations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Singapore. The presentation provides practical insights for families seeking long-term security, international flexibility, and seamless intergenerational wealth transfer.
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The U.S.–China Power Rivalry and Its Global Investment Implications
A deep dive into the economic, legal, and political consequences of long-term U.S.–China decoupling. Includes analysis of policy movements in Washington and Beijing, as well as investment redirection trends in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Designing Digital Asset Allocation Strategies for Family Offices
Exploring how family offices can safely and effectively participate in the digital asset space through structured allocation strategies. The presentation will provide practical frameworks tailored to global families seeking to future-proof their portfolios through secure and compliant digital transformation.
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Tokenization and the Rise of Real World Asset (RWA) Investment Models
Exploring how blockchain and digital asset technologies are reshaping private capital markets, infrastructure financing, and investor expectations. A strategic overview for family offices, funds, and developers seeking compliant, tech-forward models.
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Navigating Compliance Risk in a New Global Order
What family offices, project sponsors, and international investors need to know about forced labor laws, anti-espionage rules, cross-border data restrictions, and ESG mandates. This briefing highlights key regulatory threats and outlines proactive strategies for global actors.
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AI, Web3, and the Future of Cross-Border Wealth Strategy
A look into how artificial intelligence and decentralized technology are transforming investment management, cross-border transactions, and next-generation family wealth strategies. Tailored for executives exploring innovation with strong risk governance.
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Greater China in Transition: Risk Mapping for Strategic Investors
Guidance on navigating the changing political and economic landscape in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Includes tools for assessing exit risk, evaluating new controls under national security law, and planning for operational resilience.
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Global Hotspots and Crisis Preparedness for Private Capital
Scenario-based planning for geopolitical flashpoints, including the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, Middle East, and Ukraine. Designed to help private investors and asset managers stress-test assumptions and strengthen resilience planning.
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The Evolving Face of Global Wealth: Asian Millennials and Digital Finance
How the next generation of wealth in Asia is embracing tokenization, ESG mandates, and fintech platforms. What traditional firms must do to remain competitive and credible with digital-native clients across borders.
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China’s Political-Economic Evolution and the Future of Capital Engagement
From reform era to surveillance state, what China's economic and ideological shifts mean for foreign participation, private enterprise, and long-term capital positioning.
To request a private strategy briefing, executive keynote, or custom workshop, contact Artisan Business Group. Let Brian Su equip your leadership team with the insights and foresight needed to lead through complexity.
Engage with Brian B. Su: A Voice that Resonates Across Borders
Whether you’re a family office, wealth firm, investor forum, university, or policy group, Brian B. Su turns global volatility into strategic insight. With decades of U.S.–Asia advisory experience, he unpacks geopolitical risk, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends from China to the Americas. Need a tailored perspective? Every talk is customized to your audience. Contact us to add global clarity and value to your next event.