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According to FOX research, changing client behavior impacts what services need to be provided, how to develop talent and even the way firms articulate their value in the marketplace. In this webinar, we examined the shift in behavior which can already be seen in the increase in direct investing and more subtly in how families are seeking advice and planning. Most every firm is engaged in a process to better articulate or re-articulate the value they provide.

For families engaging in strategic planning, the proverbial questions remain the same… What does the rising generation need to know? How do we deliver that? What should we expect from them? Intentional families consider these questions for years. Others, due to unexpected life events, are rushed to get the rising gen members up to speed and ready to serve. This webinar covered the basic components of a family learning program, including what important topics should be addressed at what life stage milestones.

Demonstrating the value of a family office is no small task. The pressing priorities of an office often leave little room to fully comprehend the impact of all moving parts. The 2019 FOX Family Office Study explored several key components of family office operations such as cost, governance structure, education and client experience. Join FOX’s Chief Operating Officer, Glen Johnson, who shared the perspective of 135 family office executives on the elements driving success in a family office. He also shed light on best practices to assess and demonstrate the value of a family office.

The mere word “prenup” strikes fear and anxiety into the hearts of most who hear it. When we realize we have to broach this topic, our thoughts immediately jump to the worst-case scenario - a broken engagement. Or we envision suffering through months of arguments and negotiations to please a family that doesn’t seem to trust our judgment or future spouse. However, Prenuptial Agreements get a bad rap since their real purpose is to avoid future disputes rather than to create present conflict.

Many family offices are in a period of change. New family offices continue to emerge; established family offices are shifting strategies and service models. Macroeconomic factors and the perpetually pending market downturn loom over daily operations. In a volatile environment, management liability insurance, such as Professional Liability (E&O), Directors and Officers Liability (D&O), Crime, and Cyber Liability have more value in perpetuating family legacy than in years past.In this webinar, we explored:

One of – if not THE – most essential skills necessary in our profession is the ability to influence the outcome of our interactions with clients and colleagues. Ultimately, we need to be aware of the human element of business if we want to achieve our intended results. In this session, we explored how to navigate difficult conversations – whether giving feedback, making an important request, or giving bad news to a client – by focusing on the emotional variables at play.Learning Objectives:

The software selection process can be overwhelming and time-consuming. What are the options, what functionality do they offer, and how much do they cost? This webinar will help you navigate the different stages of software selection, how to take a real and impartial look at your options, and set the right expectations about the future landscape of life with the “perfect” software solution.

How far can markets go from here? In this mid-summer webinar, Deepak Puri, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer for Deutsche Bank Wealth Management in the Americas, looked at how market gains can coexist with an outlook of slowing economic expansion and easing earnings growth, and whether the promise of continued accommodative monetary policy can remain credible.We also examined:

As families and business grow and become more complex, family governance structures are created to ensure the success of the family enterprise and the preservation of the family and its legacy. But, how do you ensure the success of your governance plan? From practical aspects like running effective meetings to keeping the family engaged while they pursue their lives and dreams elsewhere, this webinar explored the essential components of effective governance, such as: