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Demonstrating the value of a family office is no small task. The pressing priorities of an office often leave little room to fully comprehend the impact of all moving parts. The 2019 FOX Family Office Study explored several key components of family office operations such as cost, governance structure, education and client experience. Join FOX’s Chi...

Many family offices are in a period of change. New family offices continue to emerge; established family offices are shifting strategies and service models. Macroeconomic factors and the perpetually pending market downturn loom over daily operations. In a volatile environment, management liability insurance, such as Professional Liability (E&...

One of – if not THE – most essential skills necessary in our profession is the ability to influence the outcome of our interactions with clients and colleagues. Ultimately, we need to be aware of the human element of business if we want to achieve our intended results. In this session, we explored how to navigate difficult conversations ...

More and more families are looking to ensure that their philosophy and values align with their goals in creating trusts. A results-oriented trust is one that has been particularly designed as a tool to encourage beneficiaries’ behaviors in their realms of work, charity and socially responsible choices. Often times beneficiaries feel guilty, embarra...

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...

Many ultra wealthy families experience a steady flow of incoming donation requests – from friends, other family members, colleagues, even strangers – and saying “no” can be difficult. But just because you can afford to say “yes” doesn’t mean you should.Defining your philanthropic mission and associated giving parameters (which includes saying “no” ...

Evidence suggests that good communication is a cornerstone of successful wealth transfer among families and those family meetings are a good platform for communication. Is there such a thing as “bad” communication or a “bad” family meeting? How does one undertake the good and avoid the bad? Join us for some best practices, important tips and lesson...

People make the difference and getting the right talent in place is crucial for any organization. Indeed, in a family office, there is no place to hide. In this session, we focused on both the art and science of effective selection and promotion decision-making. We considered the role, related culture, and family expectations to develop a success p...

It’s been a little over a year since the 2017 Tax Act brought a multitude of changes to the tax code. As families continue to learn about the impact of the new law on their future, advisors await further guidance from the treasury department while simultaneously evaluating the challenges and opportunities presented by the changes for their clients....

Successful transitions between generations is a key differentiator in families that out-perform the shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves proverb. Effective generation succession doesn’t happen by accident, nor is it accomplished through the efforts of a single generation.There are key principles and practices that boost families’ chances for effective succ...

Many people collect artwork for the joy it brings them, while others also focus on the investment angle of their collection. In both cases, collectors should ensure their insurance program and risk management advice aligns with their collecting goals, as well as their estate plans. In this session, we explored how to ensure your insurance policy mi...

Attracting and retaining talent is the top Human Capital challenge in family offices today. FOX Managing Director, David Toth and Ken Cameron and Bruce Benesh of Grant Thornton LLP joined us and share what your peers who completed the 2018 FOX Family Office Compensation & Benefits Survey are doing to attract and retain key talent.