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This webinar analyzed the meaning and understanding of “situs” as it relates to Private Family Trust Companies, and focused specifically on the concepts of trust company situs, trust situs, and tax situs. Many people, in and out of the trust industry, utilize the term “situs” without a clear understanding of its many meanings. The speak...

Inadequately checking the background of a prospective family office employee or performing an improper background check can be hazardous for a family office, resulting in claims of negligent hiring, reckless endangerment, and possible scrutiny from the EEOC, OFCCP, and the courts. However, prospective employees that claim an improper background che...

What do families tend to underestimate or overlook in the due diligence process? A single misstep in understanding the market the target business operates in, evaluating the sustainability of product line and customer level profitability, or assessing and motivating the management team, can wipe out a generation of wealth and reputation. Jason...

This webinar gave an overview of how family offices have been “chasing Yale” in pursuit of double digit portfolio returns. We shared asset allocation trends across family offices and highlight the significant ways that family offices differ from institutional investors. We discussed trends across the investment industry and how they may impact...

FOX’s annual estate planning review session for 2017 featured Tom Abendroth of Schiff Hardin and Susan Gell Meyers of Warner, Norcross & Judd. They led FOX participants through a thoughtful discussion of some of the most important topics and developments that were covered at the 51st Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Key legislati...

Many are nervous, curious, and even excited for the potential impact of the Trump administration on their portfolios and the economy. In this Hot Topic Webinar, Stephen Kolano of BNY Mellon Wealth Management led a discussion on some of the major events and highlights that set the stage for 2017, plus the key catalysts to watch for in the coming yea...

A critical element of Family Office Exchange’s work is to identify trends and issues that have immediate and future impact on families of wealth. In this session, originally presented at the 2016 Fall Forum, Alexandre Monnier explored the trends emerging in the family wealth industry and how these trends will impact families today and well into the...

Using private aircraft – anything from large intercontinental business jets down to single-engine piston aircraft – to meet the transportation needs of family office principals, employees, and guests can provide enormous benefits in time, security, and convenience. The ownership and operation of such aircraft, however, can be quite complicate...

Everyone agrees that a written investment plan is a good idea, yet according to recent FOX surveys only 40% of families utilize a written plan. Why are investment policy statements (IPS) avoided by so many families? What are the component parts of an effective IPS? What does a traditional IPS look like versus a modern iteration? &...

A Family Office is all about providing a tailored, bespoke experience to the family. How does a family office extend that into the digital world? Technology tools, when properly implemented, can provide the personalization needed to create a greater sensation of comfort and higher satisfaction for the family. The right offering can demonstrate...

Attracting and retaining talent is the #1 Human Capital challenge in family offices today. Please join FOX principal researcher and Managing Director, Jane Flanagan and Bruce Benesh, Partner-in-Charge, Human Capital Services, Grant Thornton LLP to find out what 151 of your peers who completed the 2016 FOX Family Office Compensation & Benefits S...

Single family offices are increasingly faced with the topic of succession whether triggered by an upcoming departure of a family office executive or a broader transition in generational family leadership. Successfully navigating these transitions requires an ability to step back, take a broader view, incorporate new perspectives while also asking t...