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The ETF Correlation Bubble: A Powder Keg?

Jul 21, 2017
Based on financial news articles and television shows, everyone should be aware that money is being constantly withdrawn from active managers and plac...

An Integrated Approach to Successful Wealth Transfer

Jul 05, 2017
The adage “Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” became a well-known prophecy because it is, unfortunately, true. And it appears to be tr...

Why a Hacker May Be Lurking Near Your Bank Account

Jun 23, 2017
The ingenuity and success rate of hackers targeting banks and credit unions continues to shock and amaze. Don't expect the financial services industry...

Best Practices for Onboarding New Family Office Clients

Jun 19, 2017
When was the last time you felt “at home” in a completely new environment? What about this experience – the people you encountered or the service you ...

Insights into the Millennial Philanthropist Mindset

May 31, 2017
Trillions of dollars are beginning to shift within ultra-high net worth families to a new generation of heirs, according to a recent Accenture study. ...

On the Minds of Business-owning Families: Succession, Governance and Sustaining Wealth

May 24, 2017
51% of decisions in family businesses are made by senior generationsOver the last few years, business owners have inquired about ways to integrate the...

The 21st Century Challenge for Business-owning Families

May 19, 2017
How does one manage a vibrant, multi-dimensional family business with family members and stakeholders scattered across the country? That’s the 2...

Leadership: A Situation Well Framed is Half Solved

May 05, 2017
For the past several years, I have had the honor and pleasure of Co-Chairing the FOX Senior Management Council with Mariann Mihailidis at FOX. This co...

ESG: Keeping an eye on the governors

May 01, 2017
The acronym ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It refers to a mode of screening investments that considers environment, social and ...

Balancing Business and Philanthropic Goals may not be Either-Or

Apr 14, 2017
As an entrepreneur or small business owner first starting out, you may have the desire to make philanthropy a core principle of your business but feel...