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The 2021 FOX Rising Gen Forum is an opportunity for family members in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, at all levels of experience to develop genuine connections with peers in similar situations and explore best practices in overcoming the challenges facing ultra-wealthy families. This virtual forum will unpack the nuances of family in...

Are you struggling to serve clients with complicated governance and education needs? FOX’s Chief Learning Officer, Mindy Earley, and FOX Family Learning and Leadership Consultant, Jeff Strese, will lead a conversation on how to successfully manage difficult client dynamics. Jeff Strese, Family Learning and Leadership Consultant, FOXModerated b...

Trusts are often used for tax efficient wealth transfer and liability protection. In exchange for these benefits, however, trusts create certain obligations. Rooted in ancient times, the rules governing trusts are not always intuitive. Understanding their genesis can help us better understand the roles and responsibilities they create and how ...

What does it mean to be an engaged and responsible beneficiary? We will explore the roles and responsibilities of a trustee, and learn from a father-daughter team about how they make the trustee-beneficiary relationship work. We will understand the roles each party plays and how to effectively approach trust-related communications.Robert Hammett, V...

A trustee of family trusts must understand the legal duties and deliver them with a keen appreciation of family dynamics. We will discuss the range of trustee and beneficiary responsibilities as well as practical tips for making the trustee-beneficiary relationship work effectively. Members will share their experiences as trustees.Katherine Dunlevi...

Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly around succession and generational transitions of power and control within families of wealth. Hear from one Gen 7 family on their recent generational succession, what prompted the transition, and how they navigated the practical and emotional challenges.Nate Imfeld, Attorney, Foley & Lardner, LLPTor...

The traditional nuclear family is no longer the presumption. With multiple demographic trends including samesex marriages, blended families, and cohabitation alongside different paths to parenthood, including adoption and assisted reproductive technologies, there are numerous estate planning challenges that ultra-...

As we age physically and mentally, our ability to care for ourselves and capacity to manage family affairs often diminishes – sometimes unexpectedly and rapidly. This presents significant problems that next generation family members and family office executives must manage under very stressful circumstances ...

Family members from all generations are hungry for clarity on how to navigate the financial and emotional complexities of wealth. In order to do this well, families need leaders—all kinds, from all generations. Come to this session to learn how one Chief Learning Officer within a multi-family office helps families develop leadership skills th...

“Culture eats strategy for lunch” is a well-known adage that describes how vital an effective culture is to any organization’s success. A family’s culture, not unlike an organization’s, is fluid and everchanging, shaped by shared values, beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors. This interactive learning experience will hel...

During our time together, we will discover how to bring meaning to our work, identify our own purpose priorities, and understand how to use our voice for change. This session provides an opportunity to bring together these essential building blocks to tell a powerful story about the impact we want to have on our families and the world. Being able t...

Engaging a coach can be an effective way to develop your leadership, engage your teams, and accelerate your career development. In this interactive session we will explore your understanding of coaching as a mindset, a skill set, and a resource for Rising Generation family members. Coaching can help you unlock your leadership potential, whether it ...

The Rising Generation has been called “The Generation of Impact,” as we operate not only with a value-centric mindset but are insistent upon contributing to and seeing change. But how do we influence family leadership to think differently, and give us a seat at the table? In this interactive discussion, we will hear stories from peers w...