The 2021 FOX Rising Gen Forum is an opportunity for family members in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, at all levels of experience to develop genuine connections with peers in similar situations and explore best practices in overcoming the challenges facing ultra-wealthy families. This virtual forum will unpack the nuances of family investment committees, explain direct investing, go in-depth on family boards, and more, all while allowing attendees to forge meaningful relationships and bond over shared experiences.
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Navigating Challenging Family Dynamics
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Are you struggling to serve clients with complicated governance and education needs? FOX’s Chief Learning Officer, Mindy Earley, and FOX Family Learning and Leadership Consultant, Jeff Strese, will lead a conversation on how to successfully manage difficult client dynamics. Jeff Strese, Family Learning and Leadership Consultant, FOXModerated by Mindy Kalinowski Earley, CMP, CFBA, Chief Learning Officer, FOX Family Learning CenterTM, FOX
The Future of the Family and the Family Office
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We can’t explore the future of the family office without first exploring the future of the family in a post-pandemic world. The next decade will increase the complexity enterprise families face and offer family offices new opportunities and challenges. And, as those enterprises grow more complex, the family office becomes more important to every family member—forcing them to be more strategic, more integrated, and more professional.
Remember when the most difficult decision was selecting where to hold the family meeting? Welcome to the Family Meeting of 2021 where proper planning and expert facilitation matters more than ever. Live polling, hybrid gatherings, cocktail classes, visual notetaking, breakout groups, Zoom burnout, and the list goes on.
Have You Had "The Talk" with Your Kids? (No, not that one. The one about your estate plan.)
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Even if you are not yet ready to share the family's wealth numbers, communicating your intentions to the next generations promotes family harmony and is a best practice for successfully sustaining and transferring family wealth. It may also be time to schedule a family meeting for this purpose. There is no right way to conduct this meeting, but there are factors to consider when planning the meeting, including providing possible agenda items for a variety of ages and knowledge levels.
As families grow larger and more diffused—the epitome of an enterprise family—consensus seems ever more difficult to attain. In this Q&A, FOX’s Chief Learning Officer Mindy Kalinowski Earley and principal Jeff Strese of Jeff Strese Consulting Group discuss how families can reduce conflict by taking a consensus-building approach that can navigate family transitions and avoid choppy waters in times of uncertainty. Jeff also provides insights on how fostering innovation and new thinking is key to enterprise survival.
Independent directors can enhance a family business board in a variety of ways, including providing expertise in a range of subject matter areas, leadership development, and learning opportunities. They can also help owners expand diverse viewpoints, adapt to changing circumstances in the market, and help make decisions that are difficult for the family. If you’re ready to bring in outside experts to your board, there are three steps that can help you navigate the process.
“History never looks like history when you are living through it.” (John W. Gardner) ... Future histories of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic will draw heavily on the stories we preserve now. From social distancing to virtual classrooms to Zoom fatigue, every day tests our resilience and resourcefulness—much as World War II and the Great Depression tested our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Financial Well-Being in Extraordinary Times
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Despite the challenging environment of COVID-19 and social unrest, having a sound framework can empower you to make wise financial wealth decisions. Good financial health does not keep markets from going down or being volatile, but it does allow portfolios to weather those storms without suffering lasting harm. The key is maintaining proper perspective and focus through comprehensive planning and sound habits.
Wealth Planning Amid Divorce
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Getting divorced is not only a highly emotional, it can also be complicated and challenging. Depending on your life stage, your family situation, and your life priorities, there will be different financial considerations. Whether you are financially savvy or have little experience in handling your finances, you will benefit from working through your many options with an experienced advisor. Tania Slade, National Director for Wealth Planning at BMO, shares tips to help you make better decisions during the divorce process.