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FOX’s annual estate planning webcast will lead participants through a thoughtful discussion of some of the most important topics and developments that were addressed at the 58th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Key legislative, regulatory, and case law updates impacting ultra-high net worth families and their family offices will be c...

This discussion-based breakout will dive deep into the topic of real estate and the process of how to effectively manage it. Cortney Liddiard, Chief Executive Officer, Ball Ventures Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO, Allen Morris Company Moderated by Gaby Griffin, Market Leader, Business Owners and Family Office Executives, FOX

Join a panel of experts as they discuss increasing inflation and its impact on the investment landscape. Speakers will discuss how to protect your portfolio, increase real estate exposure, their suggestions on how to best access real estate, and which sub-asset classes can meet investing objectives. Jeff Shulman, Managing Director, CIBC Daryl S...

Real estate as an asset class requires constant attention to ever-changing variables. Implementing a defined, analytical, yet flexible asset management process within your family office’s direct investment function is critical to ensure your portfolio is positioned to meet intended goals.

Because of losses in catastrophe-prone areas and other hard market factors, insurance carriers have pulled back the amount of insurance they’ll offer. Despite the hard market, real estate owners and operators that have well-maintained properties and who are prepared for catastrophes will have an advantage. Overall, the formula for a better insuranc...

Losing a loved one can be very difficult. Yet, as an executor, spouse, or family member, you need to take steps to ensure that your loved one's financial affairs are properly settled as part of the family’s end-of-life planning. To help with the process, this step-by-step guide outlines the key tasks, including selecting an executor, considering th...

Inflation has started to take hold in key areas of the market which will have an impact on how real estate investors should view their current and prospective investments. Parsing through the inflation data, there are four causes of inflation that are pertinent to various stakeholders in real estate—from occupiers and users to developers and invest...

Outside of the core operating business, real estate remains the largest holding of family offices and continues to be the sector in which they remain the most comfortable investing and structuring deal-flow. The 2020s have already brought significant challenges from the prior decade, and individual real estate sectors seem poised to change alongsid...

The passing of a family member is always stressful and challenging. The family office plays a critical role in helping the family through the process, often coordinating everything from the smallest funeral details to the preparation of the IRS Form 706. During this webinar, Mandy Chardoul and Jessica Wiltjer will discuss the benefits of pre-planni...

The ultra-wealth business continues to perform well, but not without some growing pains. While advisors to families of wealth benefited from a strong rebound in the markets during 2020, for some firms costs are rising faster than revenue. Now that we are in the midst of a receding pandemic, what does this look back on 2020 tell us about how prepare...

The 2016-17 FOX Thought Leaders Council Report: Strengthening the Partnership Between Families and Advisors is a great resource for those who are seeking ways to construct sustainable partnerships and how to make them productive. Inside, you’ll find why partnerships are key to successful family/advisor relationships, what makes partnerships endurin...

We are pleased to announce that the 2016 FOX Value Price Study: The Critical Link in Ultra-Wealth Market is available for FOX members. Key Insights found in this study include: Advisors have lost at least some pricing power with prospects as fees quoted to prospective clients have dropped 17% since 2008 and 15% since 201...

Large transactions have increased as real estate megafunds place bets across real estate sectors and investors bet their capital on the operational knowledge of seasoned fund managers. But it’s not all about megafunds—middle market funds will also be taking advantages of opportunities in the marketplace where rates are normalizing and repricing is ...