Managing fiduciary responsibilities within a private trust company can sometimes feel like more of an art than a science. Developing effective and meaningful relationships with the beneficiaries, overseeing distributions and investment policy, understanding how and when decanting a trust is the best solution, while also being aware of the statutes under which the PTC should be operating all mandate experience and insight.
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2016 Wealth Advisor Forum Recap
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Family Office Exchange revealed their latest insights into the needs of the world's most financially successful families and their preferred ways of working with their advisors. The Forum occurred at a time of unprecedented change in this market.
Evaluating Private Equity Funds
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In light of volatility and low returns in the public equity markets, private equity remains a strategic and tactical part of most family office asset allocations. This session on due diligence of private equity funds will deepen participants’ understanding of the complex analysis that is needed to select fund managers with the greatest potential to effectively manage the capital entrusted to them.
QuickBooks and Excel are a common software pairing for family offices that seemingly has cost, flexibility and familiarity on its side. However, the disadvantages of this approach soon begin to outweigh the benefits. The fact that close to 90% of spreadsheets contain errors in at least 1% of all formula cells means considerable hidden risk. Plus, family office demands on QuickBooks tend to quickly exceed its functionality and the spreadsheet as de-facto reporting tool can only work for so long.
A Mid-Year Investment & Political Outlook
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With the U.S. election just months away, many are curious what the future holds for the economy and how new political leadership will impact their portfolios. Adding to the uncertainty is the fallout from Brexit and the looming changes that are sure to impact the European Union and beyond. In his mid-year economic forecast, FOX member and Atlantic Trust’s David Donabedian shared his projections on the critical drivers affecting investments and the ramifications expected from changes in the political landscape, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Breakout Session 2B: Estate Settlement Readiness
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We invest a lot of time and energy figuring out the best way to pass wealth from one generation to the next. But how can anyone truly prepare for the practical realities of settling a family member’s estate while grieving and managing the impact of this loss on the family? This session will outline some of the things you can be thinking about now to be prepared for a death in the family, including planning for a family funeral.
Technology Demonstrations
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Choose among multiple technology solution providers for 3 different showcase sessions. Technology providers will demonstrate the features and benefits of their technology with emphasis on how their products uniquely serve the needs of the family office.
Communicating Across Generations in the Workplace
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For the first time in modern history, four generations are represented in the workforce. Each group has its own distinct characteristics, values and attitudes toward work. These differences can lead to misunderstandings and increased conflict, posing challenges for human resources. In this webinar, we looked at how to tailor communication and training, provide constructive feedback, and find ways to celebrate the unique qualities each generation has to offer.
Technology Disruptors and the Internet of Things
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How will the Internet of Things (IoT) change the family office industry and how we serve our clients? This session will identify key triggers for change in terms of client engagement, delivery of services and advice, communications, integration, and access to a variety of products. The goal is a thought provoking discussion of how the world is changing, and how family offices must prepare to change over the next decade.
Family offices are looking for a secure way to interact with their families with increased flexibility, improved levels of communication and tight process integration across their business. What developments should you be aware of? Steven Draper will update us on the state of play in this area and focus on solutions and strategies that provide increased security and functionality.