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The fundamental question – “Will the family live in the plan?” – that Jay Hughes, Mary Duke, and Stacy Allred are asking in their latest research and upcoming book offers a cautionary story for both families and their top advisors. Without the appropriate focus on the family’s qualitative capital, and most importantly, their human capital, the plan...

When a young inheritor announces that they have met “the one,” the wheels of the wealthadvising industry whir into motion, with families and advisors discussing prenups, onboarding, and whether to include the new partner in family wealth discussions. But amid all of this, there is a young couple in love. How do we nurture this new union and foster ...

FOX has identified the cultivation of Human Capital as a key element of multi-generational success for business-owning families and other Family Offices that are focused on continuity, succession, and continual growth of family assets. The Frisbie Group in Palm Beach was originally founded by three brothers investing in a single rental property in ...

Role definition and preparation is a common challenge for families looking to integrate rising family members into the enterprise. Solving this challenge leads to higher rising gen participation and increased in-law engagement within the family. Using competency-based assessments, families can predict the success of family members in specific roles...

Blockchain and digital assets are not going away and continue to intrigue. FOX’s Nate Hamilton shares what you should know about this rapidly expanding landscape. Nate Hamilton, Vice Chair, FOX

Michael Novogratz shared his journey of founding one of the largest investment firms in the Digital Asset space and his thoughts on emerging technology applications such as Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and the Metaverse. Michael Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Galaxy Digital Moderated by Nathan Hamilton, Vice Chair...

Welcome to the FOX Member Summit: Blockchain and Digital Assets Peter Moustakerski, CEO, FOX Nathan Hamilton, Vice Chair, FOX

This session provided an overview of the Blockchain and Digital Asset industry as well as the evolution of the space and how it got to where it is today. Key challenges related to the future growth of the industry were also shared. Bill Barhydt, CEO, Abra Moderated by Nathan Hamilton, Vice Chair, FOX

Stories that are passed down from generation to generation are a way to create a family legacy that will be remembered long after we are gone. These stories are precious in understanding who we are and where we came from. Too often, the people who hold the keys to family stories lose details to memory loss or pass away before their histories can be...

How do family businesses keep their founders' entrepreneurial spirit alive and continue to grow from decade to decade and generation to generation? Learning from an in-depth survey of 2,439 family business leaders across the world, this report uncovers the secret to the regenerative superpower of family businesses, beginning with the founders' entr...

Many institutional investors have shed their skepticism and are dipping their toes into the crypto market, adding exposure through crypto funds, futures, and other emerging investment options. However, the world of crypto investing is still relatively uncharted territory. It is important to understand what cryptocurrencies are before investing or a...

Sustainability is now a business imperative across the world, as much as it is a stewardship one, and those companies that fail to adapt may struggle to compete in a new, low-carbon environment. Fortunately, for many family businesses, the drive for sustainability is already a road well-traveled. Their experiences and the progress they’re making on...

Strategy is often thought of as an art form—an unstructured, intuitive exercise propelled by inspiration and brilliance. However, just like finance, operations, or marketing, strategy is a functional discipline with tools, frameworks, processes, best practices, and metrics. This checklist is end-to-end process for developing and executing a comp...

Family wealth preservation is not guaranteed simply by effectively managing a family’s wealth. The most successful multigenerational families all share five key attributes. FOX Foresight keeps you up to date on our latest thinking about matters affecting Enterprise Families. It gives you our forward look on what we're learning from our members a...

The concept of transferring ownership of a private business to a purpose trust was first popularized when the Patagonia transaction was announced—instead of “going public,” they were “going purpose” to allow the owner to monetize his stake in the business while at the same time ensure that the values of the business are preserved for future generat...