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Outlook 2008: Multifamily Offices
Best-in-Class Practices: Family Education
It is a universal cultural parable and, sad to say, one that often holds true: “From shirtsleeves to shirt-sleeves in three generations.”

Too many wealthy families become victims of the cycle. The first generation, through hard work and enterprise, achieves uncommon affluence. The second generation does its best to build upon the
success. But the third generation, living off past achievements, does little to contribute to the family’s forward progress. As a result, so much is squandered, both financially and emotionally, that any hope of creating an everlasting family legacy is long gone.

Quite obviously, the needs of ultra-affluent fami lies go far beyond mere money management and are often not the strong suit of traditional wealth advisors. The concerns are serious and complex: How to make collective decisions and solve disputes, how to foster
a younger generation to be successful, and, above all, how to create a model of family governance that guarantees an enduring legacy.

That’s one reason why families seek the services of a multifamily office that can provide a wide array of comprehensive services, including special attention to matters of family education and governance.

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The Family Wealth Alliance
www.FWAlliance.com


BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC
901 East St. Louis Street, Suite 1800
Springfield, MO 65801
www.bkd.com



Coppertree, Ltd.
312 Walnut Street, Suite 2275
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.coppertreeltd.com


Financial Management Partners
8001 Forsyth Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63105
www.fmpartners.com


 
GenSpring Family Offices
3801 PGA Blvd., Suite 555
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.genspring.com



Harris myCFO

111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
www.harrismycfo.com


Hawthorn
1600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.hawthorn.pnc.com



Lexington Family Office Services
444 Seabreeze Blvd, Suite 890
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
www.lexingtonfamilyoffice.com


 



Pitcairn

One Pitcairn Place, Suite 3000
Jenkintown, PA 19046
www.pitcairn.com



Threshold Group
3025 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
www.thresholdgroup.com



U.S. Trust

114 West 47h Street
New York, NY 10036
www.ustrust.com


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