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In the world of Family Offices, anything is possible and the professionals hired to do the unthinkable have to be problem solvers, agile, and absolutely committed to the cause. Most importantly, they have to be the right Cultural Fit, which most Family Office professionals believe is more important than qualifications in the hiring process. With...

In an era marked by unprecedented wealth transfer and shifting societal dynamics, philanthropy is being called to actively adjust to a new reality. In the middle of all this, younger people are starting to have a bigger say in where philanthropic money goes. They care more about equity, inclusion, and transparency, as well as changing systems that ...

Being a fiduciary for your organization’s retirement plan doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. However, it does require careful oversight to mitigate risk and help participants meet their retirement goals. With the use of this checklist that should be reviewed on an annual basis, employers can better manage their retirement plan responsi...

The wealthy today are more optimistic about their financial opportunities—but they are also more worried about the risks they face, recognizing that their wealth could be lost in an instant in the face of threats like catastrophic weather events, cybercrime, theft, and liability settlements. To further gauge their concerns (and changing aspirations...

At the current rate of progress, a young woman starting her career today will be working for more than a quarter of a century before she can expect to work at a mid-market firm with gender parity in top roles. While understanding that gender diversity is a fuel for potential growth that brings benefits to the bottom line, many businesses often lack...

When companies gather and use behavioral insights to accelerate behavioral and cultural change, they can have a positive impact in their company’s vision, priorities, work environment, and more. By understanding what employees are doing—in addition to how they are feeling—companies can address the people and culture issues that can hold back transf...

Running a family-owned business is no easy feat. Among the many challenges is determining the right salary and compensation structure for top executives. And the topic of pay is a sensitive one when it involves the founder, family members, and other stakeholders. In this report by BDO, learn more about the life-cycle of a family-owned company an...

The new year brings unique opportunities for families and their offices, but it can also create new obstacles to navigate. FOX has identified three dominant themes that will drive disruption and opportunity for families of wealth, their family offices, and their professional advisors. We call them the “3Ts” – transitions, talent, and technology....

Family offices are getting more and more sophisticated, with complex structures and investment platforms similar to that of institutions. Attracting the talent to deliver and manage those models and platforms demands a compensation package that is competitive with other professional firms. Eric and Ken will discuss how the industry has changed and ...

A major trend with family enterprise organizations is designing ways to develop and retain early career professionals. The most effective emerging practice is to develop a strategy that blends the quantitative skills necessary to meet the financial, legal and technical needs of a family, along with the qualitative skills needed to navigate complexi...

As part of our commitment to help the community of those who serve Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW), we recently completed our annual Family Wealth Advisor Survey (FWAS). The 146 respondents to our most recent survey shared valuable insights into the health of their businesses, the challenges they are facing, and what they are doing to build and stre...

All Family Offices are unique; as are the families that they work for. However in the end, they all follow a similar process when trying to make a successful hire for any position within the team. By using this guide that includes an interview form by Agreus, you’ll see how asking the right questions during the interview process will result in a su...

The success of a private equity fund’s investment in a portfolio company largely hinges on the performance of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Initially chosen CFOs may be ideal for early goals, but market shifts might necessitate a change in CFO to adapt and succeed. Understanding the unique skills of different CFO archetypes is key for funds to...

The most popular forms of equity-based compensation are stock options and restricted stock. It is not uncommon for these vehicles to compose a substantial portion of an executive’s net worth. Accordingly, it is important that executives fully understand the income tax treatment of options and restricted stock in order to maximize the after-tax valu...

Hiring successfully for a Family Office is not an easy task, not when there are unique issues and challenges. However, from experience and conducting a full review into single Family Office recruitment covering the varied range of Family Office activities, this strategic guide with examples identifies the critical aspects of the hiring process—incl...