Family Office News
Keep up with the latest family office news to learn how these wealth management firms are serving ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) investors.
Broker Benjamin Edwards Opens First Branch in St. Louis
By Janet LevauxBrokerage firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has opened its 11th U.S. branch and the first branch office in its hometown of St. Louis, the company announced Friday.
September 21, 2010
Housing Starts Rose a Surprisingly High 10.5% in AugustThe U.S. housing market got a much-needed boost on Tuesday as the government's report on August housing starts rose at the unexpectedly strong rate of 10.5%, its highest level in four months.
September 16, 2010
Risk Management for the WealthyWhat can be done to help wealthy families protect themselves from risks to "assets from lawsuits, natural disasters, identity theft, and other insurable exposures?"
September 16, 2010
Battle Rages Over Retained Asset AccountsThe practice of retained asset accounts (RAAs) has come under an attack as virulent as any the insurance industry may have faced in a very long time.
September 14, 2010
The Financial Gerontologist: A Little Known Veteran’s BenefitAs a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves, there is a special place in my heart for our wartime veterans. After all, the reason I have the freedom to write this blog posting, where I will
September 09, 2010
Relief Riders Nominated for U.N. Positive Peace AwardWith Relief Riders International, which was nominated Monday, September 6, for a 2010 U.N. NGO Positive Peace Award, participation and giving can be extremely personal.
September 01, 2010
The Fast Track: The Six Most Common Problems with EmployeesLet's hope it doesn't come to this--I love being self-employed--but if I ever have to break down and get a job, I'll be the best...
September 01, 2010
The Other SideIn last month's column, you may recall my bravado front regarding my upcoming cancer surgery. Hopefully, by the end of this article you'll realize that...