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Join FOX for a lively discussion addressing the roles and obstacles of the rising generation, with author and innovator in financial education and well-being for families, Joline Godfrey, and FOX’s Director, Relationship Manager, Heather Abramson. We will highlight vexing obstacles the rising gen faces, the possibilities for claiming one’s roles an...

In April of 2023, FOX released the Rising Gen Research Brief, the findings from rising gen focus groups, and a survey, conducted in 2022. This session will dive into the data through the lens of our rising gen panelists. We will learn how they experience, work through, and address the rising gen challenges in their lives and families. By discussing...

Whether it’s a conversation about money, the role of the beneficiary, what it means to be wealthy, or clarifying values and purpose, families often delay important discussions with kids out of fear, or the rationale they are not ready. Like so many things in life, helping children develop readiness is how we prepare them for the future. With early ...

Join FOX for a moderated keynote with internationally recognized author and consultant, Dr. Jim Grubman. The session will explore an exciting trend and share examples of families that are taking a more positive approach to family leadership transitions, preparing the rising generation, and keeping the family engaged and cohesive. Jim Grubman, Fa...

Succession and Generational Transition is a key concern for over half of FOX’s family member leaders. Similarly, our rising gen research shows that 53% of the rising gen view leadership and skill development, as well as defining future roles in the family, as a challenge. Together, Sara Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Family Office Exchange, and Mindy...

Many families recognize the importance of preparing future family leaders for the responsibilities of wealth through education programs. It’s a process that needs to be cultivated over many years in a thoughtful and planned manner. However, far too often the next gen education programs fail to get off the ground or maintain momentum. Family members...

When starting with family philanthropy, a family can choose a donor-advised fund or establish a private foundation. Each option has different requirements and management issues, including start-up costs, privacy matters, control of grants and assets, and flexibility in impact investing. Serving as a general guidance for you and your experienced adv...

Educating children about money, wealth, and financial planning is a critical step in helping them build their futures. As a wealth creator and thoughtful investor, you want to be sure your children understand how to manage finances and make good, informed decisions when it comes to spending, saving, and investing. But talking to children about mone...

Without the usual financial pressures of family wealth, how do you teach your children about money, work, and personal responsibility? Because the stakes are high at this point in your family journey, this article by NEPC recommends starting with the family fundamentals and a sense of purpose for the wealth. It further outlines a reliable 1-2-3 str...

For many individuals, philanthropy is one of the more gratifying parts of estate planning. Adding in a multigenerational component—one that involves the family’s needs, interests, assets, and goals—can make it even more meaningful and compelling. With the focus on the family and through open channels of communication, philanthropy can be an excelle...

As no two families are alike, there is no one singular approach to family education—the cornerstone to a thriving, lasting legacy. The structure, topics, and educational methods all depend on the needs, wishes, and preferences of the family members. As you develop your rising generation education strategy, considerations should be made around the&n...

Whether knowledge is shared around the dinner table or in a boardroom, starting family member education early puts a family office in a strong position to strengthen the family’s legacy. While the education program would likely depend on family characteristics, there are three topics that should be part of the curriculum: basic financial literacy, ...

By recognizing there are various charitable giving vehicles—including donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trust, and CRUTs—that donors use to engage in philanthropy, there is also the recognition that there is no single method that is a universally perfect solution and that there are donors who may wish to utilize more than one structure. So ...

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 ...

In moving past the “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” adage, advisors in the family wealth space are emphasizing the importance of the family’s qualitative capitals that go beyond serving only the financial capital goals. This shift has elevated the family client experience and expectations. It’s part of the Wealth 3.0 movement tha...