A family office is structured by default rather than by design. In most cases, it is set up to serve the immediate needs of the founder and a limited number of family members. As the family grows, mandates change. How do you ensure that the family office is equipped to handle these new demands? Do you outsource? Partner? Expand?Join us for an in-de...
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Leslie Voth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pitcairn comments on how to nurture the next generation of advisory and relationship talent within your office, and proactively manage transitions in the office.
Families with the means and flexibility to choose where they live, particularly those anticipating a liquidity event or a life change such as retirement may be looking for a more tax advantageous place to call home. Changing your tax residency has many potential positives, but it’s not as simple as filing a change of address with the U.S Postal Ser...
Before changing your residency to a new state for income tax purposes, consider the items outlined in this checklist. For additional insights, read more on how to successfully change your tax residency.
Finding the right single family office (SFO) talent takes time and preparation. With the right approach and a strong network of supporting expertise, it is possible to find the right leader who captures that rare trifecta of SFO talent needs: (1) technical acumen in investments, legal structures, and accounting; (2) strong interpersonal skills incl...
While it might seem like a great position to hold a concentrated position in a low-basis stock that has appreciated over time, it poses several challenges related to investment risk and taxes. Here are some charitable options for lowering your risk while doing the most good with your gains, whether that means giving to a worthy cause, gifting to a ...
Irrevocable trusts are a great way to minimize estate taxes and keep more of your wealth in the family, but they require you to permanently give up ownership and control of the assets you place in them. For people who are hesitant about the irrevocable aspect of the trust, there is the spousal lifetime access trusts, or SLAT, that can be an excelle...