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Mountains of financial data a growing problem for family advisors
‘I’ve met families who have extensive investment portfolios … all managed in a three-ring binder’
4 min read


Running a family business? Healthy balance can be hard to find
The younger generation is much better at finding that balance upfront in their relationships than seasoned entrepreneurs who established bus
4 min read


Survey says: When should family office say ‘sayonara’ to a client?
“If there’s family conflict to the point that I do not see it being resolved, I will remove myself from that engagement.”Carolyn Cole
4 min read
Tempted to discuss estate planning over this holiday family get-together?
Inheritances given ‘with strings’ are popular, just don’t attach too many
3 min read


The right reasons – and a big wrong one – for starting a family office
When should an enterprising family seek help? When they’re overwhelmed by complexity, for one
4 min read


They thought they were set for life: How a fortune was frittered away
How a Canadian tech entrepreneur went from boom to almost bust in just a few years.
They thought they were set for life.
4 min read
Time to set fire to ‘shirtsleeves’ adage about family wealth, advisors say
Axiom predicting wealthy families are bound to go broke by third generation is flawed and even harmful
4 min read


What better expert in family offices than someone who custom-designs them?
Carolyn Cole’s experiences as trusted advisor, parent and service provider make her a go-to consultant in the industry.
6 min read
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