With the economy on the mend, many Americans are looking at the future with more optimism than they did prior to the recession. According to Mintel’srecently published Wealth Management—January 2011 report, more than eight in 10 high net worth households (defined as households with at least $500K in investable assets excluding real estate) say they are optimistic about their own financial situation over the next five years. Almost as many (76%) say they are optimistic for a shorter 12 mont...