65% of wealthy Americans rank peace of mind and 54% rank happiness as the top measurement of their wealth. (Photo by Ali Rza Akkir/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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While wealth is conventionally defined in financial terms, most high-net-worth Americans today associate money with “emotional wellbeing,” according to a report released Monday by Boston Private Wealth.

Among the 300 Americans surveyed with net investable assets between $1 million and $20 million (excluding their primary residences), 65% rank “peace of mind” and 54% rank “happiness” as the top measurement of their wealth, according to the wealth management firm, which is part of Boston Private Financial Holdings. Financial capital (savings, investment, etc.) ranks third.