Critical to a multi-faceted investment strategy is benchmarking, 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 2014, Family Office Exchange collected data to better understand asset allocation and performance ...
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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 bein...
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.
With increasing interest in “crowdfunding”, this webinar will separate fact from fiction in this emerging asset class. Attendees will learn:The status of the US and global crowdfunding marketNew technologies and innovation being created to take advantage of this new way to connect capital and opportunitiesThe status of SEC crowdfunding rules...
Your fellow FOX members have contributed these human capital tools and samples. Please note that these samples have been provided for illustrative purposes only, and may not represent the latest versions. If you have developed sample planning tools, templates, or practices that you think will be of interest to other families, please submit your ...
Running a family-owned business is no easy feat. Among the many challenges is determining the right salary and compensation structure for top executives. And the topic of pay is a sensitive one when it involves the founder, family members, and other stakeholders. In this report by BDO, learn more about the life-cycle of a family-owned company an...
Compensation and benefits costs are consistently the biggest line item in the family office budget, and turnover is costly in human and financial terms. Devoting the time and resources necessary to develop a competitive compensation and benefits structure and encourage the success of each employee is a worthwhile investment in the future of the fam...
The ultra-wealth advisory firms poised for greatest success recognize that this business is a developing business—distinct from investment, private banking, financial planning and trust—that requires its own set of operational practices. The lessons of these firms provide a road map for those seeking to build enduring wealth advisory enterprises. ...
For most of the period from the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 through the end of the COVID pandemic in 2022, the Federal Reserve held interest rates near zero. As post-pandemic inflation surged in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began a rapid rate-hike cycle that ended in July 2023 with the Federal Funds Rate at 5.25% - 5.50%. As noted in this In...
With a focus on women business owners and decision makers, a survey of nearly 900 men and women was conducted to learn and understand what might be different in men and women’s approaches to managing their personal and business wealth. This report by BMO explains what the study uncovered, revealing some valuable insights into the financial attitude...
The federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is not the only legislation that became effective in 2024, requiring the disclosure of beneficial owners. On December 22, 2023, the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) was signed into law, aimed at pursuing unlawful activity, including wage theft and money laundering. Patterned after the CTA, the NYLTA...
With an unprecedented $80 billion additional funding allocated for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), there will be an expected 3,700 new agents hired as part of ramping up audits of the largest and most complex partnership returns and other tax enforcement initiatives. There will also be more focus on high income individuals, foreign bank account...
Your fellow FOX members have contributed these philanthropic planning tools and samples. Please note that these samples have been provided for illustrative purposes only, and may not represent the latest versions at the organizations listed. If you have developed sample planning tools, templates, or practices that you think will be of interest t...
Safety risk assessments are becoming a preferred regulatory tool around the world. Online safety laws in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States will require a range of providers to evaluate the safety and user-generated content risks associated with their online services. While the specific assessment requirements vary across...
Family Businesses in the United States fuel the country’s economic engine. Research shows Family Businesses employ 59% of all US workers and generate 54% of GDP, (“2021 Contribution of Family Businesses to the US Economy”; Piper and Astrachan provided by FEUSA), yet they face challenges from Congress each day.Join Pat Soldano, Family Enterprise USA...