{"id":14056,"date":"2025-05-02T17:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T00:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/?p=14056"},"modified":"2025-06-11T14:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:32:25","slug":"demystifying-the-family-office-expert-insights-on-structure-models-and-best-practices-with-ey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/feusa\/demystifying-the-family-office-expert-insights-on-structure-models-and-best-practices-with-ey\/","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying the Family Office: Expert Insights on Structure, Models, and Best Practices with EY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Your Voice Matters. Urge your representatives in Congress to extend and enhance the tax provisions of the TCJA. &#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/taxes\/take-action-help-family-owned-businesses-thrive-support-extension-of-tcja\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here.&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Call To Action Top&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#ff0019&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px||19px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;9695&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HV86G3RCPV0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#397389&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this insightful episode of the Family Enterprise USA podcast, host Pat Soldano welcomes Catherine Fankhouser and John Fitton, Family Office Advisory executives from Ernst &amp; Young. Together, they delve into the complex world of family offices, providing clarity for enterprising families considering establishing or utilizing one.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gain a comprehensive understanding of what a family office truly is \u2013 more than just wealth management, it&#8217;s a collection of essential services tailored to the unique needs of high-net-worth families. Catherine and John break down the three main models: the cost-effective embedded family office, the private and customizable single-family office, and the shared-service multi-family office.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the advantages and potential challenges of each model, including the common pitfalls of embedded offices and the key inflection points that might prompt a transition to a standalone structure. The experts also explore the crucial decisions around insourcing versus outsourcing family office functions and highlight the importance of effective coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a family business owner contemplating your first steps into the family office landscape or seeking to optimize your existing structure, this episode offers valuable insights into the key dimensions to consider \u2013 cost, risk management, privacy, and control \u2013 and provides guidance on determining the right approach based on your family&#8217;s specific circumstances and asset levels. 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