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Family offices must assess ‘weak links’ for cyber protection

16 October, 2024
From Ohio school computers to nationwide hospital operations and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, cyberattacks are compromising vast areas of society. ...
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Family Office Deposits Leverage New Program to Fuel Transformational Change in Underserved Communities

7 October, 2024
Keywords: ACT, wealth management, FOX, underserved, small business, housing Imagine a small business in an underserved community that wants to grow but can’t ge...
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The State of SMA's

27 September, 2024
Where do SMA's stand in Q1 and Q2 2024? There is a common perception in the investment world that active managers have an advantage over passive managers during...
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Crafting a Lasting Legacy: The Importance of an Integrated ‘Family Owner’s Manual’

20 September, 2024
Today’s family office plays a far more complex role than merely overseeing financial stewardship. It has evolved into the family’s primary advisor, akin to the c...
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State of the industry: BerryDunn's business valuation quarterly report for 2Q 2024

11 September, 2024
As we look ahead to fall, here’s a glimpse of what summer was like:
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Seeing Around Corners

4 September, 2024

Our very own CEO, Peter Moustakerski, was recently featured in Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.'s podcast, Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders, episode 243: Seeing Around Corners.

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Love & Legacy Series - Part 2: The Synergy of Strong Networks and Personal Development

30 August, 2024
The Synergy of Strong Networks and Personal Development In Part 2 of our Love & Legacy series, we explore The Synergy of Strong Networks and Personal Develo...
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Love & Legacy Series - Part 1: The Delicate Art of Parental Guidance in Love

25 July, 2024
Love & Legacy  When managing multi-generational wealth, the intertwining of love and family legacy presents unique challenges and opportunities for parents ...
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2024 FOX Family Office & Wealth Advisor Forum Recap

19 July, 2024

Enjoy a recap of the 2024 Family Office & Wealth Advisor Forum by Erin Hulse, Founder of Deviate Consulting.

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Transforming Endowment Tracking and Reporting

10 July, 2024

By Peter Cunha, Director of Business Development

Imagine having the power to be agile enough to dive deep into your endowment portfolio with just a few clicks. Diving deep within an endowment portfolio presents challenges requiring careful management and sophisticated tools. The complexity of asset allocation demands expertise and regular rebalancing.

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Embracing Generative AI in Family Offices: A Thoughtful Approach

10 July, 2024
By Wendy McCoy, Chief Strategist As an early advocate for AI-enhanced solutions during my time at IBM, it's surprising to suggest that family offices carefully...
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Five reasons to be optimistic about AI: Perspectives from consulting and accounting

26 June, 2024

Everyone is talking about AI right now. With the technology accelerating so fast, companies and individuals are struggling to figure out the impacts: Will it be helpful for businesses? Will it be harmful for employees? Will it change the way we work? 

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Factors affecting the value of a Company

24 May, 2024

Read this if you are a business owner. 

Consider the value of the following two hypothetical companies. Anita owns A+ Manufacturing, a car parts manufacturer that employs 100 people. Roger owns a very similar company, D- Manufacturing, which also manufactures car parts and employs 100 people. 

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Unveiling the Considerations of a Luxury Yacht Holiday

22 May, 2024
Picture this: the sun-kissed waves gently lapping against the hull of your private yacht, the salty breeze whispering tales of undiscovered treasures. When seeki...
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2024 FOX Global Investment Forum – Day 2

16 May, 2024

One of the most distinctive features of family office capital is the personalized way each family looks at their investment objectives of risk, return and liquidity. This is particularly challenging in an era of rapid technological and informational change that requires balancing...

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Safeguarding Wealth and Wellbeing: The Crucial Role of a Chief Security Officer in Family Office Risk Management

25 April, 2024
In the world of family offices, security concerns often take a backseat to wealth management and asset protection. However, when a crisis strikes, the need for a...
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Fund Administration and the Modern Family Office

3 April, 2024

According to a survey of KKR’s network of family offices, 52% of their portfolios will be invested in alternatives in 2024. As the alternative asset category continues to grow in size and scale within our client’s portfolios, it is only natural that family offices will continue to hire directly from hedge funds, private equity and real estate.

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5 Love Languages in Family: Enhancing Bonds with Gary Chapman's Principles

29 March, 2024

In the realm of family dynamics, understanding and speaking the love language of loved ones can enhance bonds and relationships. Gary Chapman's principles of the 5 Love Languages provide valuable insights into how individuals express and receive love.  

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There's nothing cryptic about FASB's first crypto asset accounting standard

29 March, 2024

On December 13, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its much-anticipated Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets. This ASU is the first official guidance under US generally accepted accounting principles that addresses the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets. Prior to issuance of this ASU, crypto assets were to be accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets.

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Guard your wealth: Cybersecurity for family offices.

21 March, 2024
Get ahead of cyber risk. As phishing and ransomware attacks advance in efficiency and scale, the financial motivation that fuels cyberattackers is stronger than...
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Navigating the Waters of Sudden Wealth Increase: A Guide for Liquidity Events

15 March, 2024
At Accordant Global Partners (AGP), we serve some of the most prominent families, corporations and business leaders in the world. We are our clients outsourced C...
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Navigating Prenuptial Agreements: Guidance for Legacy Families

29 February, 2024

Navigating prenuptial agreements for wealthy families and individuals in the dating arena. Expert guidance on sensitive conversations with family and potential spouses is important planning. 

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Catch-up Contributions - Impacts of the SECURE 2.0 Act

21 February, 2024

In December 2022, Congress passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022, commonly referred to as the SECURE 2.0 Act. The SECURE 2.0 Act includes a multitude...

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From archaic information to AI automation: A blue ocean opportunity for family offices

20 February, 2024
There’s no limit to the number of hours a family office can spend mired in PDFs and spreadsheets tracking private investments. Information on private investment...
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Navigating Dating Apps: A Guide to Protecting your Privacy

14 February, 2024
With love in the air this Valentine’s Day, there’s no better time to be looking for a partner! The question remains however, where and how do you look and how do...