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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.

Welcome to the 2021 FOX Family Forum.Glen W. Johnson, President of Membership, FOXPeter Moustakerski, CEO, FOX Sara Hamilton, Founder and Board Chair, FOX

Jennifer Risher and her husband became extra-lucky beneficiaries of the dot-com boom. But sudden wealth had its challenges. Jennifer will shared her thought-provoking, personal story that explores the hidden impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world. At a time when money is still a taboo subject even among those closest to us, her memoir, We Need to Talk, is a catalyst for conversation that demystifies wealth and inspires us to connect.

The past two years have tested even the most resilient families who have been challenged with balancing domestic obligations with home schooling and managing companies virtually. In the best of times, family held enterprises often have complex dynamics due to the relationships between employees. Given the uncertainty in the world, it is unsurprising that the rate of anxiety, depression and substance use are at all-time highs. Family enterprises will thrive if they balance promoting financial sustainability with maintaining the mental health and wellness of their workforce.

This seminar is a deep dive into the topic of succession, including how to proactively plan for and manage family leadership transitions. Speakers will consider ways families can anticipate their needs before a succession crisis occurs. They’ll also cover how to open up communication with the rising generation and prepare them for their emerging responsibilities. They will look at leadership potential “markers,” as well as the competencies rapidly becoming essential for the future. They will also address the handoff itself – when to let go and how to successfully step up.

This seminar will begin with trends discovered from FOX’s biennial family office benchmarking survey and will be supported by family office case studies to bring several of the trends to life. The case studies will be used to illustrate a variety of best practices and strategies that were identified in the survey.

This session revealed and examined the skills needed to be an effective leader in the post-pandemic era.Greg McCann, Founder and Principal, McCann & AssociatesCourtney Pullen, M.A., President, The Pullen Consulting GroupModerated by Jill Shipley, Managing Director, Governance and Education Practice, Tiedemann Advisors

In the last year, workers around the globe have experienced remote work, not by choice, but by necessity. Not surprisingly, many have found it a positive experience and hope they can continue working remotely even after the pandemic is over. Others miss the office and can’t wait to get back. No one size fits all. Now that the pandemic is coming to an end, organizations have an important decision to make. Stick with remote working, return to the office or something in the middle.

Trust is the core value in family offices' work. It has been forged over decades and in some cases, generations. Trust has always been fragile, but in the digital space, even more so. How is trust redefined in a world where we will be conducting work mostly digitally? How do we choose technology that builds trust rather than destroys it? What are the five red flags we need to be aware of, and how does ethical AI address these concerns? These questions and more are addressed.

Don’t miss this annual Family Office Forum update. Income and estate tax changes are highly probable, and speculation abounds regarding potential regulatory developments, all of which could significantly impact family offices and individuals. Learn what to watch and what, if anything, you might consider doing to protect your family and clients.