The family office structure is maturing and moving toward the financial mainstream. Although many organizations have expanded their offerings to address a wide variety of wealth management and enhancement concerns for clients, investment results remain at the heart of the service proposition. It will be important for new firms and providers to understand and accommodate the current emphasis among wealthy families on finding an investment management process that will enable them to reach specific performance goals. The beauty of a dedicated and highly tailored business model, such as the family office, is the ability to adapt quickly to market conditions and changing demands to ensure significant fortunes are preserved, managed and enhanced as required.
