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The family-office industry: news, trends, careers, the directory, and the resource library.

The Industry

How the Family Office Industry Is Changing

The family office industry is changing rapidly, shaped by forces including earlier formation by entrepreneurs, advancing technology that compresses the cost of building infrastructure, growing appetite for… · 6 min read

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Careers in Family Offices

Family offices hire across a wide range of disciplines. Investment management, accounting, tax, legal, technology…

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Family Offices and Regulation

Most single family offices are structured specifically to fall outside the registration requirements that apply to…

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The T&E Inner Circle | What to Expect After Mid-term Elections

November 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM EST

WealthManagement.com · Nov 16 ↗

‘If nothing is done, it’s almost inevitable’: Ukraine’s Yuriy Ryzhenkov on why steelmaking is on the brink of collapse as Russian bombing intensifies

Amid the flames and destruction, CEO of Metinvest says that this period of the war is as tough as anything…

Fortune · 05:00 UTC ↗

TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years

Chew cautioned that AI's growing capabilities would require stronger safeguards, particularly as autonomous…

CNBC · 04:24 UTC ↗

Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on social media that "Ukraine supports the ceasefire…

CNBC · 04:21 UTC ↗

Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads

The ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing…

CNBC · 02:28 UTC ↗

Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices

Beijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their…

CNBC · 00:51 UTC ↗

Plenty is working against this market. Here's why I'm staying invested anyway

The fact is, I don't have a strong case for owning stocks at the moment.

CNBC · 00:23 UTC ↗

The movie about a Facebook whistleblower who leaked incriminating details disappoints, and ‘The Social Reckoning’ will likely lag ‘The Social Network’

“The Social Reckoning” earned an estimated $5.5 million from 2,606 North American theaters.

Fortune · Oct 11 ↗

Oil theft is on the rise in the heart of U.S. shale country—and it’s mostly carried out in targeted, organized heists

According to a Dallas Fed survey, 32% of executives who were impacted by oil theft said it had increased…

Fortune · Oct 11 ↗

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DirectoryAccounting Firms

8 organizations

DirectoryAssociations & Networks

6 organizations

DirectoryConsultants & Advisors

4 organizations

DirectoryCustodians & Platforms

5 organizations

DirectoryCybersecurity

3 organizations

DirectoryData & Research

4 organizations

DirectoryFamily Office Technology

6 organizations

DirectoryInsurance

5 organizations

DirectoryLaw Firms

6 organizations

DirectoryMulti-Family Offices

12 organizations

DirectoryPortfolio Reporting Software

6 organizations

DirectoryPrivate Banks

7 organizations

DirectoryRecruiting & Compensation

4 organizations

ResourcesAssociation

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ResourcesBook

9 entries

ResourcesCommunity

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ResourcesConference

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ResourcesEducation

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ResourcesNewsletter

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ResourcesPodcast

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ResourcesReport

4 entries

Family Offices

What Is a Family Office?Do You Need a Family Office?Single Family Office (SFO)Multi-Family Office (MFO)Micro Family OfficeWhat a Family Office CostsWhy Family Offices Exist

Build a Family Office

How to Build a Family Office From the Ground UpStep 3: The Organizational StructureStep 4: Internal vs. Outsourced (Build vs. Buy)The First 90 Days: Turning the Lights OnStep 1: Define the Family Office's PurposeStep 2: Inventory the Family's AssetsStep 5: Hire the Core Team

Investing

How Family Offices InvestDirect InvestingAsset Allocation for Family CapitalThe Investment Policy Statement (IPS)Liquidity, Concentration, and RiskPublic Markets: Equities and Fixed IncomeReal Estate in the Family Portfolio

Operations

Family Office AccountingFamily Office TechnologyFamily Office CybersecurityConsolidated Reporting: One True Net WorthBill Pay, AP, and Financial ControlsFamily Office Software, Category by CategoryBanking, Custody, and Treasury

Governance & Estate

Family GovernanceEstate Planning and Wealth TransferHow Family Offices Manage TaxPhilanthropy and the Family OfficeThe Family ConstitutionSuccession: The Office After the FounderPreparing the Next Generation

Industry

Careers in Family OfficesHow the Family Office Industry Is ChangingFamily Offices and Regulation

Roles & Staffing

Family Office Roles & Staffing, MappedFamily Office CEO / President / Managing DirectorChief Investment Officer (CIO)Portfolio Manager / Investment DirectorAsset Manager (Real Assets)Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Controller

Comparisons

Single vs. Multi-Family OfficeFamily Office vs. Wealth ManagerFamily Office vs. RIAFamily Office vs. Private BankFamily Office vs. Financial AdvisorFamily Office vs. Hedge FundFamily Office vs. Private Equity Firm