Family Businesses Articles

[WEBCAST] How Parallel Governance Can Guide Generational Transition

Complex family and business dynamics can derail the generational transition of a family enterprise.   Addressing this risk demands clear boundaries between family, ownership, governance and management.   Parallel governance, or the establishment of separate...

Secure Top Talent: 2025 Family Office Hiring Trends Unveiled

The webcast discusses the evolving landscape of family offices, particularly regarding talent acquisition, outsourcing, and generational transitions, based on a 2025 talent predictions article.   Key Points:   Outsourcing the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Role:...

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ in New Webcast

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ for Smart Investment Strategies in New Policy and Taxation Group Webcast   Fenimore’s Christian Snyder and William Preston Detail Investment Philosophies with Host Pat Soldano, President of Policy and...

Engaging Next Generation Members in the Family Business and Family Enterprise

By Megan Helzner, Principal, CFAR As 76 million Baby Boomers prepare for retirement, there will be an enormous transfer of wealth to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. According to estimates by Merrill Lynch, what is commonly referred to as The Great Wealth Transfer means...