Owners of a Family Business

A majority of members of FOX own an operating business—either the enterprise that created the family wealth or one created by subsequent generations.

FOX helps families deal with the complexity of managing family wealth in addition to running an operating business. Some of these challenges include

  • Working with family members not involved in the business day to day
  • How to separate the family’s liquid wealth from the business for optimal management, safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance
  • Preparing for a potential liquidity event—a multifaceted issue requiring insightful, long-range planning
  • Planning succession to the next generation
  • How to leverage the expertise of other FOX families for commercial ties, investment partnership, or sharing of experience.

To support members with operating businesses, FOX created the FOX Business Owners Council, a closely-matched peer group that meets formally twice a year to address their common challenges and interests. FOX also has a number of studies that address the needs of this group.

Family business topics frequently appear in our webinars and at FOX Fourms. Check the Knowledge Center and upcoming events for topics of interest.