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While many family offices stay cognizant of continued volatility as investors, they also are continuing to search for the best investments in public and private markets. This report—based on 188 family office respondents from 32 countries—provides a comprehensive picture of how family offices view the world and the key factors driving their investment strategies. It also includes key findings around diversification, access to deal flow, and new talent acquisition.

After the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse marked another bank failure, it triggered questions regarding the various considerations and options for holding short-term funds. With this reference chart, see the comparisons that show the characteristics of demand deposits with government securities and various money market funds as cash management alternatives.

Based on “The Stanford PACS Guide to Effective Philanthropy” and “The Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction to Giving Effectively,” this Charitable Giving Guide provides donors with a comprehensive resource to help maximize the impact of their philanthropic giving. By selecting one or more sections that align with your most immediate needs, you can tailor your experience by the topics that interest you.

The widely anticipated SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 became law in December 2022 as part of the omnibus spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress. The legislation outlines a wide variety of updates to retirement plan rules for individuals and plan sponsors alike. Some of the changes take effect in 2023 while other changes will phase in over the next several years. This overview of the SECURE 2.0 Act and the accompanying webcast provide insights on how the Act may affect your retirement strategies moving forward.

Taking retirement account distributions prior to age 59-1/2 is often seen as an off-limits option for many account owners. However, using the IRC §72(t) payment exception can be a helpful tool in managing cash flow in early retirement years.

As a general counsel in the Family Office space, Nate Christensen speaks on the growth of direct investing by family offices, the competitive advantages and challenges for them, and advice for family office offices and those working with them. Nate also shares thoughts on how family offices are leveraging their own edge in direct investing. Hear more from Nate in this interview with Brian Lucareli, Director of Foley Private Client Services. Download the video transcript for a summary of the conversation.

For a variety of reasons, Americans tend to be reluctant to discuss the specifics of their wealth—especially with adult children. While there may be discomfort around talking about wealth, there are several good reasons and ways to have these critical conversations.

With cyberattacks increasing every year, it’s critical to be cyber ready. While implementing individual security tools is one element of building a ‘cyber dam,’ it is not enough to stop sophisticated attackers from breaking through it. Much like a dam, a single crack in your security plan can have devastating consequences. In this webinar, learn how to make sure your organization is cyber ready and protect your data by building a robust defense layer.

While there’s been progress in the number of women in senior positions, this year's research shows it is concerningly slow. At the current rate, it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. There’s a need for urgency and to be intentional in the ‘push for parity.’ In this report, we show the benefits and progress of women in senior leadership positions, as well as explore the trends and impact of different ways of working.

When considering that only 20% to 30% of businesses that go to market will actually sell, it’s important to know the factors that impact a business valuation. By applying a value acceleration process framework—one that focuses on increasing value by aligning business, personal, and financial goals—business owners can increase their business value, which will often increase the ease of selling the business, and vice versa.