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Building legacy, Protecting wealth, Creating impact

A strategic view of how family offices are structured and governed. Exploring investments, legal frameworks, operations, and jurisdictional choices shaping long-term wealth, control, and legacy.

Featuring insights from industry leaders

The key pillars of modern family offices in 2026

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Structuring and governing a family office

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What is a Family Office?
An overview of modern family offices, their role, and how they have evolved beyond investment management.

02

Origins and Evolution
Tracing the history of family offices and their transition into global private institutions.

03

Purpose, Types, and Functions
Understanding different structures from single to multi-family offices and their roles across wealth management.

04

Governance and Decision-Making
How families structure control, align interests, and build frameworks for long-term continuity.

Our guest editor

Rob Garrett
Family Office Chair at TIGER 21
Rob Garrett is our Guest Editor of ‘Where and Why to Start a Family Office in 2026’, with over 15 years of experience in governance and peer-led wealth management.

Our contributors

Bryan Henning
President at Eton Solutions
With over 25 years of experience, Bryan Henning leads technology platforms for family offices and wealth managers.
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James Ramsden
British Isles Commercial Director at Trident Trust
James Ramsden has spent over 20 years advising families on wealth structuring and succession planning.
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Nikki Koh
Group Chief Commercial Officer & Singapore CEO at Charles Monat Associates
Nikki Koh advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on legacy planning across Asia, drawing on over 25 years of experience.
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Ross Osborn
Family Council Member & Single Family Office Board Member
Ross Osborn specialises in governance and intergenerational wealth planning, with over 25 years of experience.
Adam Jones
Client Director at GAM Investments
Adam Jones focuses on investment strategy for family offices, bringing over 25 years of experience.
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Clare Pooley
Private Wealth Partner at Boodle Hatfield
Clare Pooley advises high-net-worth individuals and families on taxation, trusts and cross-border succession planning.
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