Direct investments are often the first point of entry into private investments (PI) for wealthy families. In building out their direct portfolios, many families invest exclusively in a particular region, industry, or business sector. Similarly, entrepreneurial families with highly cash-generative operating businesses—or those who have recently sold a business—may have portfolios that are narrower in […]
July 2024
For private investors, the diversification offered by private funds—across sectors, geographies, and investment stages—can be a powerful tool for enhancing investment performance. Elisabeth Lind, Managing Director in the Private Client Practice, discusses how a carefully constructed funds portfolio can complement an existing direct investments strategy while significantly expanding the opportunity set.
July 2024
Many families who have succeeded in building wealth or experienced a major liquidity event find themselves in uncharted territory. This includes families who are thinking through how to separate the management of their finances and investments from those of their company, as well as those who have recently sold a business. In some cases, a […]
June 2024
Today, private investors and wealthy families are facing uncertainties related to economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and private investment exit opportunities. Yet, these same market challenges are serving as tailwinds for certain asset classes, including private credit. In today’s environment, we believe private credit can deliver attractive returns, supported by a strong foundation in protected […]
May 2024
Unsteady markets can cause unexpected liquidity demands and impede, or even undo, hard-earned long-term portfolio growth. Stress testing your portfolio can help avoid the unexpected sale of assets and may enable you to take advantage of opportunities during market downturns. Adam Barber, Senior Investment Director in the Private Client Practice, explains how—and why—a portfolio stress […]
May 2024
Philanthropy and impact investing, while different, can be aligned and complementary in their intents. Understanding the nuances between the two can help families gain clarity about how to positively influence the world while maintaining their unique investment goals and engaging family members across generations. In this video, Nick Rees, Managing Director in the Private Client […]
March 2024
Creating portfolios that are customized to a family’s unique investment goals and risk tolerance requires ingenuity and flexible thinking. However, the execution of risk management should be more systematic. It depends on setting clear frameworks to monitor risks, consistently implementing those frameworks to ensure one’s understanding of the portfolio remains current, and regularly communicating the […]
October 2023
Since the early 1980s, we have been building custom portfolios to help private clients and family offices grow their wealth and continue their legacies. Drawing on deep experience and dedicated partnerships, we work with our clients to help meet their goals and preserve their private wealth. Today, our clients span the globe, with the practice […]
August 2023