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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...

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...

Like any other objective, acquiring art is a goal that needs careful planning. To help make the art collector's experience more enjoyable and less risky, this checklist was developed for collectors to use to ensure they're investing wisely. Hear more from AXA XL’s Farzina Coladon, Underwriting Manager of Art, who offers advice on how new a...

In this interview, attorney John Litchfield of Foley & Lardner’s Labor & Employment group discusses the key considerations family offices should keep in mind when it comes to domestic workers in the family office environment. Along with insights on household staff salary and wage treatments in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (F...

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...

Employing service providers in your home carries considerable risk. If not handled with extreme care, the process of hiring, termination, and managing day-to-day responsibilities can create liability—and even result in claims of discrimination and retaliation by the employee. This report provides a snapshot of an increasingly complex employment lan...

Taking on the role of a direct household employer can be complicated—even for households with a single employee. This guide includes best practices for navigating the complex environment of household employment and provides practical advice on how to avoid the legal, financial, and reputational consequences associated with non-compliant employment.

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.

While some wine and spirits enthusiasts take pride in making sure their collections are protected in case of damage, spoilage, or loss, a surprising number are uninsured or underinsured. If you don’t believe you need to protect your wine and spirits with insurance, there are four reasons to reconsider.

Whether you are collecting wine for the enjoyment of drinking or as an investment, it’s important to protect your wine. In this easy-to-reference guide, tips are provided in four key areas to help ensure your wine collection is protected.

Proper packing and shipping are the best ways to ensure the safety of valuable artwork. This practical guide will help the collector ask the appropriate questions of his or her art handler. In addition, it provides a better understanding of the minimum requirements for professional art packing, shipping, and handling.

While it is impossible to predict every catastrophe, thorough pre-event preparation and post-event response planning can help reduce the likelihood of loss and limit the severity of damage that can’t be avoided. This reference guide and sample planning forms based on decades of experience will help you proactively keep art and other valuables ...

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...

For family offices, providing the highest level of service to their family clients includes ensuring the staff in their homes are not only skilled and qualified, but also trustworthy and ethical. However, the vetting process at every level—from housekeepers to directors of residence—has become more challenging as more applicants misrepresent themse...