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Family offices and their affiliated businesses have gone through a number of transformative changes due to the disruptive nature of COVID-19. Many will qualify for COVID-19 liquidity programs. In this discussion, the RSM team focuses on the program specifics and family office considerations, including compensation options and lending provisions.

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employees may be entitled up to two weeks of paid sick leave and up to 12 weeks of expanded family and medical leave. In the event a child’s summer camp, summer enrichment program, or other summer activity closing for COVID-19 related reasons, will parents be entitled to paid lea...

The IRS is coming out of its silos. Between July 15 and September, the IRS will audit several hundred high-income individuals and one or more related entities, typically one or more pass-throughs. This action will require a coordinated and appropriate response by the taxpayer and his or her advisors and the advisors of the related partnerships...

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 recent wave of protests and civil unrest that has roiled the nation has, in some cases, led to dangerous conditions in major American cities. Damage to business offices, stores, and restaurants has been widespread. Unlike their recent experiences with COVID-19-related claims in which insurers issued blanket denials, business owners are likely t...

As anticipated at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant uptick in cyber fraud. Cyber criminals are opportunistic and taking advantage of companies at their most vulnerable. This is a result of unique risk factors that have been heightened with the rapid shift to remote working arrangements. In this webinar with accom...

In this episode, two executive search professionals talk about the state of the family office industry during a pandemic and best practices in family office human capital management. They share their insights on compensation structures and the challenges that come with long-term incentive options, career paths for executives in the family office sp...

As businesses navigate their way through the COVID-19 landscape that includes knowing how to handle complex legal and operational decisions, this roadmap provides details on effective dates and analysis of essential or critical businesses, as well as details the impact of emergency orders across numerous industries.

The family offices in the United States have gone through a number of transformative changes due to the disruptive nature of COVID-19. As they look to navigate these uncertain economic times, liquidity will be a critical component for survival. Relief lending programs provide an opportunity for families to reassess their respective offices and busi...

As social distancing measures abate—and ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus cases—organizations will need to de-risk the enterprise and adapt operations to a “new normal.” This will require a thorough evaluation of pandemic-driven IT and cybersecurity changes, some of which were rapidly put in place during the res...

Even the most well-run, retirement plans can be the target of an excessive fee claim, which can cost millions of dollars to defend and/or settle. Being prepared and taking the necessary steps—including obtaining fiduciary liability insurance—can help reduce the claims, mitigate the exposure, and protect against potentiall...

Effectively adapting to adjustments in economic culture and wealth is often difficult and requires families to balance past tradition with the need to move forward. Internationally-recognized family wealth psychologist Dr. James Grubman joins host Damien Martin to discuss the dilemmas, decisions, and challenges that come with wealth and share real-...

If there were any lingering doubts about the necessity of digital transformation to business longevity, the coronavirus has silenced them. With rare exception, operating digitally is the only way to stay in business through mandated shutdowns and restricted activity. It’s go digital, or go dark. With the right approach, businesses can come ou...

A credit freeze is a free mechanism that allows you to restrict access to your credit report. Although there are limits to a credit freeze, it will generally prevent thieves from opening new accounts in your name because most creditors require a credit report before extending you credit. Learn how to initiate a credit freeze and restrict access to ...