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Surname, First Name

Surname, First Name

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In most places today, people have both a given (or first) name and a family name, but the order of those names is culturally based. Some Asian countries like Japan,…
Raising Responsible Heirs

Raising Responsible Heirs

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This is the conundrum of wealth creator parents: they want to raise children to value the hard work that helped them create wealth, but at the same time pass them…
The Act of Family Philanthropy

The Act of Family Philanthropy

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Family philanthropy is the act of a collective rather than an individual. It is rooted in the values of a family, carrying forward its name and legacy, and engaging its…
Non-Family Member Roles

Non-Family Member Roles

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Most families have them, and all families need them. The trusted non-family members who have worked within the family enterprise for many years. In addition to their formal roles, they…

My Parent’s Advisor?

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Research indicates that more than 70% of heirs will fire or change wealth advisors after they inherit. Clearly this poses a huge risk to advisors, but it says a lot…
How much should we help

Q&A. How much should we help?

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Q. How much extra financial support should we give our children? A. This is one of the great balancing acts parents need to perform. Too much and kids might end…