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Family offices may take on a variety of roles in service to the family, so it is essential that there is a strategy that helps frame the office’s purpose and an overarching plan to help align and execute against diverse interests. The panel will cover three key areas during this session: 1) Share critical questions to ask and answer when designing ...

Once the family enterprise is clear on which values it aims to preserve, the next step is to integrate and execute those values in an intentional way. Enter: The B Corps. Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Join this session to learn how one family office achieved B Corp...

Sharing, documenting, and preserving family narratives are an important part of wealth planning and governance. This session explores how family histories can set a foundation for connection and continuity. Karen McNeill, PhD, Managing Director, Family History, Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank Moderated by Scott Winget, Enter...

A private family trust company (PTC) often serves as an excellent governance framework and corporate structure for a virtual family office (VFO) by providing integrated, holistic oversight of fiduciary, investment, tax, philanthropic, governance, and other activity. Learn more about how and why families choose to form a VFO around their PTC, the co...

Good intentions do not make for philanthropic success on their own. Blind spots cost philanthropists—and the causes they espouse—dearly. To make the most of their philanthropic dollars, donors practice due diligence. But when concepts of diversity and inclusion are added to basic due diligence, the result can create a philanthropy that is both resp...

Wealthy families have a significant positive socio-economic impact around the world, but lasting impact depends on those families prospering for generations. This is not guaranteed, however, and more intergenerational wealth transfers succeed if families adopt a modern Family Office model that suits their needs and goes beyond managing and gro...

Professional staff is an essential element of an effective family philanthropy effort; however, it can be a difficult construct to navigate. In this webcast by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, learn how to hire and prepare your staff for success in family philanthropy. Download the transcript and presentation deck for your refer...

Ever wonder if a multi-family office is right for you? In this podcast episode, Tolleson Wealth Management's President Richard Joyner answers that question. He also shares the trends he sees in the family office space.

One of the greatest concerns among wealthy parents is that the family’s great fortune might inadvertently lead to misfortune for their children. Raising responsible children in affluence is a life-long task requiring patience and persistence. Like learning to read, financial literacy is a process that is best started in early childhood. Teachable m...

At the current rate of progress, a young woman starting her career today will be working for more than a quarter of a century before she can expect to work at a mid-market firm with gender parity in top roles. While understanding that gender diversity is a fuel for potential growth that brings benefits to the bottom line, many businesses often lack...

Family capital delineations, exchange mechanisms, and family office sophistication are crucial as the UHNW family demands of their family offices rise. Peter and Amjed will walk through Trove’s insights from creating and managing over 100 unique family offices. Learn about various forms of family capital and how to facilitate seamless transfer mech...

Despite the leadership and great influence of the women who have shaped their family legacies, including the silent legacy of Louise Carnegie, their contributions have been missing or minimized in the family stories and historical records. With more women taking control of more wealth and the decisions around that wealth, their voices and positions...

COVID-19 tested the resilience, creativity and crisis management skills of organizations, governments, and families around the world. As you reflect on the impact of the pandemic on your family from a historical perspective with your own family history in mind, this guide offers tips on how to collect, preserve, and share the memories and lessons l...

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped many aspects of life in profound ways, including propelling families onto virtual platforms and social media to work, go to school, and stay connected. Future histories of this extraordinary period of change and resilience will draw heavily on the stories and values you preserve today and the days thereafter. This gui...

While the goals of most family offices remain constant, family office operating models are continually evolving. Learn how current trends and new technologies are giving families unprecedented flexibility when selecting the right family office structure.