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Benchmarking is critical to a multi-faceted investment strategy, not only to measure the impact of return characteristics, but also to determine the strategy’s effectiveness as compared to other family and industry leaders. During the First Quarter of 2015, Family Office Exchange collected data to better understand asset allocation and performance and to delve into areas such as alternative investments, the investment decision-making process, and the use of consultants.

While no one really knows what the future will bring, global research data can provide a perspective on what may become reality. Kirby Rosplock, Ph.D., author of The Complete Family Office Handbook, guided participants through statistical evidence indicating trends that may impact the family office of tomorrow. Kirby addressed the global demand for family office services as well as the increased need for expert, trusted advisory service that is cost effective, customizable and global as well as the perceived impact on the day to day functions of the family office of tomorrow.

Tom Abendroth and Jim Steffel joined us to review 2015 estate planning. They guided FOX participants through the most significant legislative, regulatory and case law developments that were covered earlier this month at the 49th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning.

It has often been said that one of the keys to success is surrounding yourself with smart, talented people who have your best interests in mind. But, how do you find those people and how do you determine if they are right for you? Building upon his global consulting experience in the area of wealth advisor searches, Charles Grace, Managing Director, Family Office Exchange led the FOX learning community on an in depth exploration of Wealth Advisor Selection.

When most people are asked why they work, the quick response is often, “For the money, of course!” While the natural inclination is to place emphasis on financial remuneration, the cash component of a compensation package can mean different things to different people as well as to the employer.

There is a great deal of focus on preparing the next generation, however often misguided on how to do this. In this webinar, attendees will learn:The important questions that must be answered first in order to effectively prepare the next or rising generationThe important distinction between developing Life IQ versus Financial IQThe principles and practices needed by both the "parent" and "next" generation in the preparation process

In this webinar, attendees will learn:What is a captive insurance company and why a client might form oneThe taxation and legal aspects of a captive -- including IRS safe harbors, revenue rulings and case law historyProfiles of clients that have structured captive insurance companiesPotential pitfalls of the captive insurance strategy and what to avoid

With increasing interest in “crowdfunding”, this webinar will separate fact from fiction in this emerging asset class.

Developing great family leaders is a process, not an event. Leadership success is often measured by knowledge, skills and abilities coming together at critical times. This webinar will explore the benefits of playing to one's strengths in leadership and talent development, pitfalls to avoid, and the keys to being an extraordinary family leader.

One of the most frequent “keep you awake at night” questions for wealth owners is how to raise responsible, motivated and independent next generation children? In this provocative webinar, Coventry Edwards-Pitt shares highlights from her recently released book “Raised Healthy, Wealthy and Wise”. Rather than focusing on the challenges of being wealthy, Coventry shares actual stories of families that have successfully raised children amid wealth and what works – and doesn’t work.