Phoenix Trent is the CEO of Englebright Trent, a boutique advisory and strategic growth firm that serves a dual-mandate: advancing private sector corporate development and elevating philanthropic impact for mission-driven families, founders, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, and distinguished institutional partners—including private foundations, endowments, family offices, civic organizations, private equity firms, and investment holding companies. The firm maintains strategic partnerships with Deloitte and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to provide comprehensive, integrated solutions.

Named in honor of founder Phoenix Trent’s great-uncle, Steven Englebright—a longtime Suffolk County Legislator and former New York State Assemblyman—Englebright Trent reflects a family legacy of public service that anchors the firm's philosophy. This heritage is merged with a commitment to innovation, driving progress through a highly sophisticated, modern approach to corporate strategy, private enterprise growth, and high-value asset management. As a Royal, Phoenix approaches every objective with the gravity, discipline, and rigorous stewardship characteristic of his heritage.

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Through Englebright Trent, Phoenix provides high-level advisory on corporate development, facilitating strategic growth through precise capital deployment, M&A strategy, auction advisory, and market positioning that significantly enhances enterprise value. His expertise extends to the strategic oversight of his own property portfolios and specialized advisory for the Woods Point Fund, a private family office investment vehicle. Simultaneously, he advises on values-aligned philanthropic strategy, organizational narrative clarity, and long-term legacy planning.

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The firm’s work bridges the gap between private capital and institutional scale. Whether executing high-stakes corporate transactions, navigating complex commercial partnerships, managing specialized auction acquisitions and dispositions, or overseeing multi-asset property portfolios, Phoenix advances the strategic deployment of capital and the delivery of sustainable, long-term performance.

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In addition to his professional advisory work, Phoenix serves in strategic corporate development and advisory capacities for mission-driven initiatives, nonprofits, and civic organizations. His leadership reflects a long-standing commitment to public service and values-aligned impact, bridging the intersection of private sector growth and institutional advancement.

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Outside of his professional work, Phoenix has a deep appreciation for art and museums, jazz and chamber music, and enjoys riding, skiing, tennis, and fencing.

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