Also known as a family trust company, a private trust company (PTC) is an entity that allows families to unbundle fiduciary services in furtherance of family and financial goals. In this overview and primer, learn more about the elements of the PTC structure, board roles and responsibilities, and when it makes sense to form a PTC.
The concept of impact isn’t new, and in recent years has been discussed considerably from an investment and philanthropic perspective. But at FOX we believe “impact” can have a broader meaning, based on how each unique family defines it. While that can vary widely, the families themselves are similar in their ability to think strategically, embrace risk-taking, and align their vision and values.
Any owner at any age can gain ownership-related perspective and skills contributing to greater family harmony and business success. With two other authors, Gaia Marchisio, executive director at Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University, has written a book providing enterprising families and their advisors examples and practical advice to promote knowledge, skills, and capabilities -- incorporating a broad range of topics spanning personal and interpersonal, leadership and wealth, business, ownership, and financial.
Enterprise families are unique because they share ownership and stewardship of more than just family businesses. In addition to co-owning operating companies, they are the guardians of family legacy, family trusts, shared philanthropy, and joint properties. As leadership moves from founders to siblings to cousins and family priorities change, the decision-making structures must evolve to stay relevant.
Family wealth encompasses more than the financial capital of the family. From a multi-generational and family sustainability perspective, it’s about thinking beyond the private wealth and incorporating a holistic approach that prepares the human capital, enhances the intellectual capital, and builds the appropriate governance framework. This shift in thinking and practice will foster clearer communication among family members, stronger family cohesiveness, and well-prepared heirs who are better positioned to govern the family enterprise.
In this episode, two industry experts share their thoughts and practical guidance on directors and officers insurance (D&O), covering the fundamentals of the protections that A-B-C D&O insurance coverage provides and the three topics that D&O insurers are focused on right now: event-driven litigation such as cyber breaches; board diversity, and shareholder activism around ESG. They also explain how you can be better equipped to negotiate your insurance coverage, especially during the renewal process.
Rob Wolcott, Co-Founder and Chairman of The World Innovation Network (TWIN), will explain the ‘great unwinding’ of 2021 and how organizations can harness the powerful yet chaotic energy that will be unleashed on the world as society opens back up. Now more than ever, organizations need to identify what objectives they’ll prioritize during this unprecedented period, which changes born of the pandemic they will retain, what re-opening will mean for their stakeholders, and understand who needs help and how they can contribute in relevant ways that align with their values.
Succession will happen—it’s a matter of when, not if—so families should approach it with strategic forethought, flexibility, and responsiveness to ensure a smooth, successful transition. Through three different scenarios that encompass most transitions, learn how the decision-making process succession varies in significant ways across those scenarios. There are many aspects to robust succession planning, which, when done well, can help align decision-making and strengthen family unity.
Family wealth preservation is not guaranteed simply by effectively managing a family’s wealth. The most successful multigenerational families all share five key attributes. FOX Foresight keeps you up to date on our latest thinking about matters affecting Enterprise Families. It gives you our forward look on what we're learning from our members and subject matter experts. Please share it broadly with your family, your office, and your advisors
Without the usual financial pressures of family wealth, how do you teach your children about money, work, and personal responsibility? Because the stakes are high at this point in your family journey, this article by NEPC recommends starting with the family fundamentals and a sense of purpose for the wealth. It further outlines a reliable 1-2-3 structure you can rely on to help put your heirs and their wellbeing on the right path.